Hands-On Math: Subitizing Course

Help students move beyond finger counting toward confident, efficient mathematical thinking!

Frustrated when students rely on counting one-by-one to solve even the simplest problems? The key is helping them see numbers instead of just counting them. Subitizing, the ability to instantly recognize quantities, builds the foundation for mental math, place value, and flexible problem-solving strategies.

In this short, focused micro course, you’ll explore how subitizing cards can transform early math instruction. Through engaging examples and practical routines, you’ll learn how to help students recognize number patterns visually, develop part-whole relationships, and build fluency that lasts.

Course Objectives

• Understand why subitizing is foundational for early math development.
• Facilitate subitizing routines that promote flexible number thinking.
• Use effective questioning strategies to extend student reasoning.

Target Audience:

• Math Teachers and Coaches

Format:

• Self-paced eLearning course with interactive knowledge checks and real-world scenarios.
• The estimated time to take the course is 20 minutes.
• Downloadable lesson plans on how to support student understanding of number patterns and decompositions with subitizing cards geared to Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students, and can be adjusted to meet the needs of your students.
• A completion certificate is available after completing the course.