JENECONKMaths Universe

Number Recognition

Ages 4–7

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Number Recognition

A written symbol such as 7 is called a numeral. Recognising numerals means matching each written symbol to the amount or position it represents.

Your goals

  • ✓You can recognise and write numbers.
  • ✓You can use digit, number correctly.
  • ✓You can match each written number to the correct amount.

Words to know

digit:
One of the symbols 0 to 9 used to write numbers.
number:
An amount or position shown using one or more digits.

Examples

  • 1The numeral 5 can match a group of five objects: ●●●●●.
  • 2The numeral 8 comes after 7 and before 9 when you count.

Check these

  • • Do not confuse a digit with the amount it represents.
  • • Keep every number, symbol, label, and unit in its correct place.
  • • Show enough working to check how you reached your answer.

Helpful habits

  • • Read the whole question before choosing what to do.
  • • Show one clear step at a time and check each step.
  • • If you are stuck, draw a model, try smaller numbers, or revisit the example.

Now try your own

Create your own number recognition example, solve it, and explain how you checked it.

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