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KUM O N ST U DI E S
Levels C-F WORK PRESENTATION
In Levels C-F, some new content is introduced
with example problems. Learning from examples
and guided problems will develop a student’s self-
learning ability in preparation for studying the
higher levels. We can use the worksheets to guide students
on proper work presentation. Students’ work
presentation can have a great effect on their learning.
Students should use the text on the worksheets as an
example for their digit size and write answers neatly
in appropriately sized numbers. Students should also
use the worksheets for their digit alignment, which
is very important in Level B onward. As students
progress through the worksheets, it is important that
they continue to learn from the worksheets.
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As early as Level 5A, we can begin to develop and
train students on proper work presentation. These
skills should be developed and strengthened up to
Level F. By developing the necessary skills in each
level, as students progress to subsequent levels we
can focus on new concepts and new basic skills.
On C 161a, there are two examples given, along
with a hint that students can study. Students have
studied division in C 111-160. The hint assures
them that they already know the answer to
this problem. The only thing that changed is the
structure of the problem (C 161-200).
Students can use their previously learned
division, the two examples and the hint as a
guide to complete this worksheet.
In Level E, new content is introduced with many
different example problems and guided exercises.
Students must pay particularly close attention to
all of the example problems and hints and study
them when completing the worksheets.
For example, if we wait to address digit size in
Level D, we will have to address digit size, digit
alignment and possibly new concepts at the same
time. Students who have reached Level D without
writing numbers in appropriate size will have
difficulty with digit alignment if their numbers are
too large. To avoid this case, we should develop each
basic skill as early as possible.
5A-4A
Write Within
Guide lines and Boxes
Gradually students will develop the habit using
all the elements on the worksheets to solve
problems on their own, and further develop their
self-learning ability.
3A-A
Number Size Matches
Font on Worksheets
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