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What sort of math things would you expect to see from a child who just turned five and is applying to DYS? She is stronger in language and I have tons of materials in verbal areas, but am not sure what to show for math. What would be considered unusual enough for a child who is entering kindergaten to do in math? We don't work on all that much. She tells time and has told time for years, does simple fractions, has been skip counting since three, adds and subtracts and does a little mulitplication. As I said, she is not a math genius, so I have not been sure what to present...

Would she be able to verbally tell a story or give her ideas on using numbers creatively? Maybe a number pattern she has recognized or how to do simple fractions and then you could capture that on video? I'm guessing that being able to do simple fractions will be approx. 2-3 years ahead of age. And if she could describe her thoughts clearly, that would be a strong representation in itself.

Do you have to submit materials showing strength in math? Does she enjoy science for e.g.?

Thanks. She loves science and is very strong in science and so I have plenty of material. I also have reading, writing, and art submissions, but thought I should round things out with math...

I know what you mean. Mine isn't ahead in art so I left that out and beefed up what I could with math and science. Sounds like you have some good stuff already. All the best!

I think what you have sounds fine. Every kid has weaker and stronger areas, and even if her "weaker" area is math, she's still ahead of the game there.