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Mathematics · Pre-K

Zero, More and Fewer

An empty nest has zero eggs. Children learn that zero means none, compare groups up to ten by pairing and by counting, and find one more and one fewer by moving along a number path from 0 to 10.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 30 minutes
  • Zero, more and fewer check: 5 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, count and place on a number line
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What learners will discover

  • Explain that zero means none, and use 0 for an empty group.
  • Compare two groups of up to ten by pairing or counting, and say which has more, which has fewer, or that they are the same.
  • Find one more and one fewer than a number up to ten, using objects or a number path.

Lessons

  1. Zero means none 5 steps2 practiceabout 9 min
  2. More, fewer or the same 5 steps3 practiceabout 10 min
  3. One more, one fewer 7 steps3 practiceabout 11 min
  4. Zero, more and fewer check 5 questions at the end

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Games to practice with

  • Number-Line HopHelp the frog hop to the right number — from counting to negative fractions.
  • Paint by AnswersSolve each space, dip your brush and watch a picture come to life.
  • Shape PicnicSet up Olly's picnic by putting every shape on its matching outline.

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