1. PGCE Session 2

2. Ten Frames What numbers are illustrated? What does the particular arrangement of the counters prompt you to think about the numbers? What can you say about each number's relationship to ten?

3. What has this ten frame now been extended to?

4. Mathematical Graphics Carruthers, E. and Worthington, M. (2005) ‘Making Sense of Mathematical Graphics: The development of understanding abstract symbolism’, European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 13 (1) 57-79

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6. Numbers and Patterns: laying foundations in mathematics It is vital to lay secure foundations in early mathematics. Children should engage with numbers and see how to use them in their everyday environment for labelling, quantifying and calculating. The materials in this document have a strong focus on Number, particularly counting, and the children's developing understanding of the patterns that underpin early work within this aspect of mathematics.These materials are intended to help practitioners and teachers introduce young children to a broad experience of counting. Using them will help provide children with the skills they need to support further learning and enquiry, giving them the confidence to ‘have a go’ and to develop their understanding and skills.They comprise ideas and guidance on how to plan, prepare for and support children in their early stages of learning mathematics and on how to assess children’s learning to inform next steps in planning. http://publications.education.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=productdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId=DCSF-01011-2009