ABSTRACT
Many people when they think of early mathematics will think about simple calculation, for example 3 + 5 = 8, but before children learn to calculate they need to have a good understanding of number. This is therefore the fi rst of two chapters about number, which addresses the underlying concept of number and how children learn to count. Chapter 3 will then look at how children use number and counting to solve problems and develop an understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
