Why it helps: Narrowing down: using each clue to rule pictures out until only one is left.

Why it helps: Numbers and counting: adding by counting on from the number you already have.

Why it helps: Asking good questions: finding the answer by ruling several out at once, not guessing one by one.

Why it helps: Size: comparing big and small by eye, like choosing the bigger slice of apple.

Why it helps: Number sense: which is more, and counting to check, like whose plate has more grapes.

Why it helps: Shapes and space: picturing a shape turned around, like fitting a jigsaw piece.

Why it helps: Narrowing down: using each clue to rule pictures out until only one is left.

Why it helps: Shapes and space: picturing a shape turned around, like fitting a jigsaw piece.