What is 1:1 Correspondence?Many young children may be able to recite the number sequence accurately for example 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8...however it is learning and maintaing 1:1 correspondence when counting a set of objects that may cause difficulties and confusion. This means that a child should be able to match one object to one (corresponding) number or object. For example counting your finger and toes by touching each of them. Each object counted must be given one and only one number and name. The following you tube clip will also explain this concept.
Why is this concept important for our children to learn? Numeracy forms an integral part of children's everyday experiences and is an essential skill for all children to develop from very early stages of development. Children will and are capable of accessing many different mathematical ideas that are current and relevant to their lives as well as being critical to their future mathematical learning (Beecher, 2015). One to one correspondence is a foundational mathematical skill and being able to understand that different number names for each object that are used is a major milestone in Early childhood development, however this can take a considerable amount of time to master. It is for this reason that children need to be provided and motivated with plenty of opportunities to practice and develop this skill. What is the difference between maths and numeracy? Numeracy is closely related to maths. The following statement gives a clear message with how it all works. " Without a solid grounding in mathematical concepts and procedures, there can be no numeracy. However knowledge of mathematical concepts and procedures alone is not enough to guarantee numeracy" (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development). Numeracy includes essential skills such as solving problems, understanding and explaining the solutions, making decisions based on logical thinking and reasoning and interpreting data, charts and diagrams. The numeracy outcomes are the areas of the mathematics curriculum which are necessary in understanding other aspects of learning. These are essential to access and interpret the world around us as it allows us to identify possibilities, weigh up different options and decided what is the most appropriate option. Numeracy can be made relevant to all children at different ages and stages. Real life experiences are a fantastic way to provide many opportunities for learning. Mathematics however is a group of related sciences including algebra, geometry, and calculus. It is concerned with the study of number, quantity, shape and their interrelationships by using a specialised notation. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mathematics). There are both mathematics and numeracy outcomes within the curriculum, therefore taking on a play based approach will enhance and motivate the child to learn both these outcomes as they will be fully engaged. |
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work" - Thomas Edison
This above quote from Thomas Edison is so important for all our learners and children to understand that making mistakes are fundamental to learning. Top 10 Tips for at home! The following are my top ten tips for encouraging children at home with their numeracy 1:1 correspondence development. 1 Use index card and write the number to one side. Place the matching amount of stickers next to this and then use counters, buttons, pom poms any type of counter where children need to cover the sticker and count them out. 2 Count your fingers and toes by touching each of them. 3 Count out the animals in an animal book by pointing at each one. 4 Count the trees and cars you pass during a walk. 5 Working through a recipe together and asking your child to pass you two eggs. 6 Shopping is a great way to learn 1:1 correspondence as you can involve your child/ren with passing you 3 green apples, 5 brown onions. etc. 7 Use pegs to clip on a small washing line, or on an ice-cream container. 8 Use egg cartons numbered from 1 through to 12 and provide buttons or counters where the child need to place the correct number that corresponds with the egg carton. 9 Sand fun could be another great activity where you could ask your child/ren to pass you three buckets of sand or make two sandcastles. 10 You could use cereal or m&m and provide an ice cube tray that is numbered 1 through to 14 and similar to the egg carton the child uses the correct number that corresponds in the ice tray. Ideas are endless and pinterest has a great source of simple ideas that can be used at home. |
Some great examples that can be used to help with numeracy development.
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The following link will take you to two examples of concrete learning experiences that will assist in developing children's knowledge and understandings with 1:1 correspondence in numeracy. These examples show what this concept may look like in an Early Childhood Setting.
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- Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (2015). Programming and planning in early childhood settings (6th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Cengage Learning Australia.
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (2009) Numeracy in practice: teaching, learning and using mathematics. Retrieved from https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/puplic/publ/research/nws/numeracy_in_practice_paper_no_18.pdf
- Teach in Scotland. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.teachinscotland.org/doihavewhatittakes/knowledgeandskills/devlopyourskills/numeracy/about/about.as