Basic Addition

 

Counting On

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Example

8 + 4 = 12

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Step by Step

Start at 8

Count on 4:

9, 10, 11, 12

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Activity 1

Try:

• 7 + 3 = ____

• 6 + 5 = ____

• 9 + 2 = ____

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Activity 2 (Use Fingers)

Start with the big number.

Count on using fingers.

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Activity 3 (Use Objects)

Use:

• Cubes

• Beads

• Counters

Example:

5 cubes + 3 cubes

Count = ____

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Activity 4 (Draw It)

Draw:

• 8 circles

• 4 circles

Count them.

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Key Message

Count on to find the answer.

3️⃣ FLASHCARD SET (MATHS CONCEPTS)

🔹 Number Cards

• 1–20

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🔹 Addition Cards

• 8 + 4
• 7 + 3
• 6 + 5

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🔹 Visual Cards

• Dots
• Cubes
• Beads

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🔹 Classroom Activity (Your Method)

Learners:

1. Pick a sum
2. Start with the bigger number
3. Count on
4. Use fingers or objects

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Example

8 + 4

👉 Start at 8
👉 Count: 9, 10, 11, 12

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🧠 VISUAL SUPPORT (COUNTING METHODS)

Counting On with Fingers

5

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Using Cubes and Objects

5

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4️⃣ POWERPOINT STRUCTURE (MATHS TEACHING)

Slide 1: Learning Maths

• Use hands
• Use objects

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Slide 2: The Problem

• Only 10 fingers

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Slide 3: The Solution

• Count on

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Slide 4: Example

• 8 + 4

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Slide 5: Step by Step

• Start at 8
• Count: 9, 10, 11, 12

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Slide 6: Use Objects

• Cubes
• Beads

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Slide 7: Why This Works

• Visual
• Practical
• Easy to understand

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🔥 YOUR KEY TEACHING INSIGHT (VERY POWERFUL)

This is a brilliant real-life teaching moment:

“When learners hit a limit, don’t remove the limit—teach them how to move past it.”

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🧩 WHY THIS MATTERS

This supports:

• Dyscalculia → visual counting
• Dyslexia → structured steps
• Autism → predictable method
• ADHD → hands-on learning
• Adults → rebuilding maths confidence

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✅ YOUR SYSTEM (NOW INCLUDING MATHS)

You now have:

1. Literacy (full system)
2. Speech & syllables
3. Multi-sensory learning
4. Assessment
5. Basic maths (visual + practical)