MATHEMATICS

Kamis, 26 April 2012

Decomposing numbers in kindergarten

CCSSI K.OA.3 states, ``Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 and 5 = 4 + 1).''

Although it falls under the general heading of addition and subtraction, the mathematical concept that this exercise is supposed to teach kindergartners is mystifying.  By ``pairs'', does it really mean ``groups''?  Is it an introduction to odd and even numbers?  Commutative property?  Transitivity? Algebra?  Combinatorics?  Or to impress on the kindergartner that both 4 + 1 and 2 + 3 equal 5?

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