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Early learning · Grades K–2

Counting, groups and number stories

A spoken count should match one item at a time.

Make a worksheet

Understand the idea

Count each item once

A spoken count should match one item at a time.

The last count gives the total

Reordering the same group does not change how many there are.

Explain the story

Adding joins groups; subtracting can describe taking away.

Worked examples

A tray has 2 red counters and 5 blue counters. How many counters are there altogether?

2 + 5 = 7.

7

Six blocks are in a tower. Two are removed. How many remain?

6 − 2 = 4.

4

Try it yourself

  1. Which number comes immediately after 8 when counting upward by ones?

    1. 6
    2. 7
    3. 10
    4. 9

  2. Three pairs of socks contain how many individual socks?

  3. Which group has more items: 5 buttons or 3 buttons?

    1. both equal
    2. 3 buttons
    3. 5 buttons
    4. neither can be counted

  4. Five counters are spread farther apart. Why are there still five counters?

Answers and marking notes

Answers and marking notes
  1. 9

    The next counting number is 9.

  2. 6

    Each pair has two socks; 2 + 2 + 2 = 6.

  3. 5 buttons

    5 is greater than 3.

  4. No counters were added or removed; only their positions changed.

    Accept a recount or conservation explanation.

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