Milestoneunknown· 3y–6y

Compares magnitude of two numbers

Which number is greater: 3 or 5? 8 or 6? 4 or 7? Child identifies larger number.

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Normative evidence

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This milestone3y–6yMELQO4y–6y012243648607284months
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet compares magnitude of two numbers

  • No observable behavior matching this item
Emerging

Beginning to show compares magnitude of two numbers with direct support

  • Requires prompting or physical assistance
Developing

Demonstrates compares magnitude of two numbers inconsistently

  • Performs with mild support
  • Inconsistent across contexts
Secure

Consistently demonstrates across contexts

  • Reliably demonstrates without prompting
Reflexive

Masters item; demonstrates generalization

  • Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations

Activities for this (1)

Thinking2.8y–6.2y

Counting and Puzzles

Parent observes seven early mathematics milestones from MELQO at 36-72mo: verbal counting range, recognising written numerals, mental addition, giving a specified number on request, comparing two numbers, completing a five-piece puzzle, and understanding spatial prepositions (on, under, in front of, next to).

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