Counting Methods Unit Plan

Counting Principles

Achievement Indicators


4.1 Represent and solve counting problems, using a graphic organizer.

4.2 Generalize, using inductive reasoning, the fundamental counting principle.
4.3 Identify and explain assumptions made in solving a counting problem.
4.4 Solve a contextual counting problem, using the fundamental counting principle, and explain the reasoning.

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Additional Resources to Support this Lesson

  • Absolute Value Workbook: Lesson 1: Fundamental Counting Principle --  Page 63
  • John Tanton on Counting Principles  -- Click here

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Videos:

1.  Counting Principles -- (Youtube)

2.  Visualizing the Fundamental Counting Principle

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