Activities & Freebies for Improving Number Sense

Strong number sense is important so learners can flexibly and fluently work with numbers. There are various areas and skills included in number sense including. Researchers don't really agree on a clear definition of number sense. Check out Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students from the Center on Instruction (starting on page 4) to read about some characteristics & concepts of number sense.

The article highlights magnitude comparison, strategic counting, retrieval of basic arithmetic facts, word problems, and numeral recognition. Check out activity ideas for those skills:

Numeral recognition:

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Magnitude comparison:

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Strategic counting:

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Word problems:

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Retrieval of basic arithmetic facts:

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