Number puzzles with pieces that show different representations of numbers (e.g., numerals, dots, pictures, word forms).Introduction to Number Puzzles:
Introduce students to the concept of number puzzles that have different representations on each piece (e.g., a puzzle piece showing the numeral ‘5’ matches with a piece showing five dots).
Exploring Puzzle Pieces:
Distribute puzzle pieces to students and let them explore the different representations on each piece.
Discuss with students the various ways numbers can be represented (numerals, dots, objects, words).
Completing the Puzzles:
Instruct students to complete the number puzzles by matching pieces with the same numerical value but different representations.
For example, a puzzle might have one piece showing the numeral ‘5’, another piece showing five dots, another showing a picture of five apples, and another showing the word ‘five’.
Increasing Complexity:
Once students are comfortable with simple number puzzles, introduce puzzles with more complex or higher numbers to challenge their understanding.
Discussion and Reflection:
Facilitate a discussion where students share the different representations they matched in their puzzles.
Reflect on how understanding multiple representations of numbers helps in building a strong number sense.