Mth 48 M Math Readiness

Merit Academy’s pre-kindergarten math readiness course is designed to provide the students with hands-on learning to build a strong foundation in math. Looking at relationships between numbers and patterns in number sequences at an early age helps the students to enjoy the world of mathematics. Students use an abacus, blocks, Unifex Cubes, and Cuisenaire Rods to learn addition and subtraction concepts. Games are played to reinforce recognition of numerals. They use blocks to count and group by twos, fives and tens. Exercises with manipulatives help the students to see these relationships between objects. The pre-kindergartners play computer math games, which help build their understanding of numerals, patterns, grouping, and counting skills. The pre-kindergartners learn how to tell time by the hour by using clocks. They also learn the names and values of coins by playing money games.