pre-mathskills

noun

UK /ˌpriːˈmæθ.skɪlz/

US /ˌpriːˈmæθ.skɪlz/

Early counting and shape skills that help you get ready for math.

In preschool, we practice pre-mathskills like counting blocks and sorting colors.

SYNONYMS

early math skills basic number skills foundational math skills pre-numeracy skills

RELATED WORDS

counting sorting patterns shapes number sense

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The basic ideas about size and amount learned before formal math lessons.

Comparing big and small toys builds pre-mathskills.

3. Activities that prepare young children to understand numbers and patterns.

The teacher uses songs and games to teach pre-mathskills.

4. The early stage of learning to recognize and use numbers.

Matching pairs is one of the first pre-mathskills children learn.