EMA1501 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 13 June 2025

EMA1501 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 13 June 2025 Question 1 1.1 Differentiation Between Mathematical Concepts and Mathematical Skills Mathematical concepts refer to the underlying ideas or principles that form the basis of mathematical understanding (Clements & Sarama, 2014). For example, the concept of addition involves understanding that combining two quantities results in a larger total. On the other hand, mathematical skills are the practical abilities developed to apply these concepts (Ginsburg, Lee & Boyd, 2008). An example of a skill is counting objects accurately, which requires the child to physically enumerate items rather than just understanding the idea of quantity. 1.2 Definitions and Examples 1.2.1 Number sense refers to a child's intuitive understanding of numbers, their relationships, and the ability to perform mental calculations (Gersten & Chard, 1999). For example, recognizing that *5 is greater than 3* or estimating the number of sweets in a jar demonstrates number sense. 1.2.2 Patterns involve recognizing, creating, and predicting