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This section focuses on supporting children’s understanding of number composition, namely that one number can be made up from (composed from) two or more smaller numbers.
This section focuses on supporting children’s understanding of number composition, namely that one number can be made up from (composed from) two or more smaller numbers.
What is Composition?
In this video, early years maths expert Sue Gifford explains how children begin to learn that numbers are made up (composed) of smaller number through play and exploration. There are also some useful ideas on how practitioners can support children’s understanding of composition.
Video Length: 12 minutes
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