Our program is heavily based on enhancing students’ number sense (understanding deeply that numbers can be represented in different ways) as this is one of the most important developments in the early years for the acquisition of numeracy skills. It is seen as one of the biggest predictors of mathematical proficiency in primary school. We also use Number Talks in order for students to further learn about number sense and think with flexibility about numbers and widen their understanding that there is more than one way of gaining an answer.
Number talks are very valuable in enhancing students’ mathematical thinking.

Here are the six areas we explicitly focus on:

Number Sense: This is a key concept in our program. Children will encounter building deep number sense that is the most important skill for the understanding of numeracy skills.
Effective Counting: Children will develop counting skills, counting forwards and backwards up to 20 and understanding one-to-one correspondence.
Calculation: Children will grasp procedural knowledge with direct instruction for calculation techniques.
Number Facts: Children will experience an understanding of simple facts with the inclusion of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, which allows children to recall number facts without workings, because it becomes a known fact!
Maths Vocabulary: Every numeracy session incorporates invaluable knowledge incorporating mathematical terminology. Children will be familiar with the vocabulary when they hear the concepts in their primary school years.
Measurement, Data Collection, Patterning and Sorting: Children will explore measurement concepts, such as length, weight, and capacity, through hands-on activities. Collecting and representing data, creating patterns and sorting attributes of known objects are incorporated into the program.