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representing a count of no objects); and e) Count to answer "how many?". Students also
learn to use a place value chart, hundreds chart, Five Frame, and Ten Frame while
completing the Kindergarten curriculum.
We use activities and games throughout the curriculum in order to make the
learning fun and meaningful. After becoming familiar with the Hundreds chart, students
use the chart to play "Guess My Special Number". Here is how the game is played within
the curriculum:
Listen carefully to my clues so that you can guess my special number. Do you
remember what a clue is? It is information that gives you a hint about my special
number.
Here we go. My special number is on the bottom row, and it is one more than 98.
What is my number?
That's right! My special number is 99.
Let's try another. My special number is ten more than 60.
You got it! My special number is 70.
Let's try another. My special number is ten less than 83.
My special number is 73.
Listen carefully because this time I will be sharing two clues about my next
special number. My number is a two-digit number. It is one more than 87. Do you
know what my special number is?
Excellent work, math detective! My number is 88.
Let's try two more. My special number is a two-digit number, and it is ten more
than 55. What is my special number?
Way to go! My number is 65.
My special number is in the last column on the right and is one more than 59.
What is my special number?
Yes, my special number is 60. Now it is your turn to give me clues so that I can
figure out your special number.
We are currently beta-testing the Pre-Kindergarten and the Kindergarten
curriculum. Based on information we receive; additional edits will continue to be made.
The first grade curriculum is currently under development. Teachers and parents are
welcome to share activities and games they have used when teaching the Nemeth code
with their students/children. If you would like additional information or would like to share
your ideas, please visit http://accessibility.pearson.com/nemeth/.
