Counting
Count how many
Count original object groups within a chosen 1–20 range and answer on a blank line, writing guide, or number choice.
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Compare groups to numbers
Count several original picture groups and circle the one whose quantity matches a selected target number from 1 to 20.
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Read the target number. Count each group and circle the group with exactly that many objects.
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Identify which object group has exactly the quantity named by a target numeral.
Worked example
The target is 8. The groups have 7, 8, and 10 dots. Which group matches?
The group with 8 dots.
Only the middle group ends on eight when every dot is counted once.
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- Choose Single large task for a four-part page with one target numeral and three picture groups; Practice keeps five shorter tasks.
- Ask whether each distractor has too few or too many after counting.
- Keep objects separated enough that touching each one is practical.
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