Missing Numbers vs Phonics with Fitzroy Readers

Missing Numbers introduces problem solving skills to young students. Problem solving can and should be introduced at this early stage, so that young students can begin to demonstrate mathematical 'talk', through discussion of different ways to solve problems and metacognition. Missing Numbers focuses on problems involving addition and subtraction. Initially students solve problems through counting all the objects visible or through partitioning or segregation and counting all the objects given. Missing Numbers encourages students to use more sophisticated strategies such as counting backward and counting on. Missing Numbers scaffolds students through the use of seen and unseen (hidden) objects, allowing students to 'check' their answer by 'peeking' at the hidden objects and the ability to move objects to allow ease of counting. Missing Numbers is broken into four different types of activities: = How Many = How many altogether e.g. 5+6=? = Show Me = Move the objects to show partitioning in subtraction e.g. 5-2=? = Addition = There are 6 altogether. How many are (hiding) in my hand? e.g. ?+3=6 = Subtraction = There are 4 altogether. How many are in the box? 4-?=1.

The Fitzroy Readers offer a tried and tested phonics literacy program for primary age students. Graded sets of story books systematically introduce new sounds (such as ay and sh) as well as sight words (such as you and one). This intuitive app is simple enough for young students to navigate independently. When you subscribe to a set of ten Fitzroy Readers, the stories are displayed on the screen along with extra phonics features; students have the option to read the stories themselves, or read along with the clear narration. When narrated, each word is underlined as it is spoken to show the connection between how words are spelt and how they are said. When a student is stuck on a word, they can click on it to hear it phonically decoded while each sound is highlighted. This way, students quickly become familiar with spelling conventions as well as exceptions. Word elements are highlighted in different colours to indicate letter sounds, digraphs, silent letters and sight words. Monthly or annual subscriptions available for each set of ten Fitzroy Readers. For more information on the Fitzroy Readers App, visit https://www.fitzroyreaders.com/pages/fitzroy-readers-app Fitzroy Readers offer an extensive range of literacy products that can be used as a complete F-6 literacy resource. For more information about other Fitzroy Readers products, visit www.fitzroyreaders.com Terms of Use: https://www.fitzroyreaders.com/pages/licensed-application-end-user-license-agreement