Math Themed Page Borders | PPT

THEME/TITLE OF ITEM: MATH THEMED PAGE BORDERS
Math themed page boarders refer to dualistic multi-coloured printable backdrop page
borders featuring numerical and mathematical symbols. Math page boarders are themed to suit
the leaners needs and are great for encouraging and inspiring children during independent math
learning activities. Math themed page boarders are versatile so it is upon the teacher to choose
the type of activity.
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How the resource is used in early math development
Current studies on early math development are of the idea that young children are very
capable of generalization and abstraction of key mathematical ideas. The use of math-based page

boarders aids children in the development of an innate awareness of patterns and structural
associations that have been found to be vital in learning mathematics.
Benefits and limitations of the resource
Benefits
According to Krieg, 2011, Math page borders are very versatile meaning, an individual
can be able to do virtually anything with them. This characteristic enables the teacher to be able
to make a choice on which activity to undertake, a fact which is underpinned by the Early Years
Learning Framework (EYLF) in its description of the principles, practices and outcomes that
sustain and augment young learners’ learning.
Limitations
There is no way to gauge the effectiveness of math-based page boarders as an early
childhood math learning tool.
Reflections linked to knowledge, practice and engagement
It is awkward to contemplate on good mathematics pedagogy for kids learning within the
Australian Early Years Learning Framework without recognizing that early mathematical
learning occurs in the perspective of kids’ play (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and
Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2014). There is need for teachers to comprehend how the
process of learning mathematics in the early years is stimulated by young children’s engagement
in fun games, and how best they can support that learning perhaps, by aiding children to
maximize their learning potential through the use of items such as math based page borders
which help children to represent and reflect on their experiences.
THEME/TITLE OF ITEM: Board Games
Board games refer to table-top games that encompass counters or fragments that are to
be positioned on a pre-marked surface or panel according to a specific modus operandi. Most
games that are used by teachers to teach children are majorly based on elements of strategy
rather than chance.

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How the resource is used in early math development
Board games go a long way in helping children to develop their skills and understanding
on various math concepts. Whenever a child plays a number-based board game that involves the
movement of a game perfunctory alongside a rising structure of numerically aligned spaces
while at the same time, speaking the numerals out loud as he or she moves along, he or she can
acquire a vital intellect of the number line while at the same time developing an intuitive for the
value that different numbers represent. This is line with the ACARA 2014, which requires
leaners to have ability to connect numbers.