Learning to be flexible when partitioning numbers is one of the key components of strong number sense. Flexible partitioning of numbers helps build fluency with all operations. In this course, we will explore concrete, pictorial and abstract partitioning such as:
• Part whole models
• Number Bonds
• Unitizing
• Addition / Subtraction
• Multiplication / Division
Engaging students in meaningful partitioning work in the primary years will help with all kinds of problem-solving.