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counting and Rational Counting
This is the first
lesson on Elementary Mathematics. We learnt about theorist such as Vygotsky who
believes that children learn in a social situation. Children learn better by
communicating and sharing ideas from their peers. Jerome Brunner believes in
the use of visuals (concrete – pictorial – abstract) , CPA approach. Number
concepts that we learnt is nominal number, rational counting and rote counting.
This is something
different from the other modules that I have attended. My mind got refreshed
when I was reminded that bus numbers and i/c numbers are nominal numbers and
also talked about enrichment and acceleration. Usually, I will just accelerate
to a higher level activity. This module tells me that I can use a single
concept such as counting and to go on to a higher level thinking. Eg. counting
single objects to compositional pictures (enrichment).
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