1. Lee (2012)

2. Preschool Numeracy Indicators

3. Bishops 6

Number

1. Focus on counting, number recognition, operations

2. Related to reasoning and comparing

2. Counting

Measurement

1. Quantifying length, weight, time, and volume

2. Related to sorting and comparing

3. Measuring

Shape

1. Understanding geometric properties and relationships.

2. Visualising (shapes and patterns)

3. Designing (shapes involved in design), Locating (spatial awareness).

Pattern

1. Identifying regularities and sequences.

2. Patterning

3. Playing (recognising and creating patterns in play)

Classification

1. Grouping objects based on properties.

2. Sorting (directly related), Comparing

3. Sorting (directly related), Playing (organizing items in play).

Problem-solving

1. Solving practical problems using mathematical concepts.

2. Reasoning, Generalising, Wondering (linked to problem-solving)

3. Explaining (solving and justifying reasoning).

Generalising

1. Creating broad principles from specific examples.

2. Generalising (directly related)

3. Explaining (can involve generalising principles from specific cases).