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Desk run-through · mathematicsFoundation Maths · T4 W31–32 · Run Through

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29 September 2026 · authored draft, no children observed. I followed the teacher scripts, learner routes, exact material list, checks and public key as if preparing and running selected days. This is a paper/asset simulation, not evidence of classroom learning, disability access, curriculum approval or lesson timing with a real group.

Role and pass What I actually did Finding / change / remaining limit
Teacher, Day 151 and Day 154 Gathered broad paper pieces and loose numerals from P151/P154, read each six-step script, checked 3+4+5+7+4+2 = 25 minutes, and traced the point when totals can be said. The setup distinguishes a truly empty pocket from an unknown hidden set. Day 154 must keep both square sets identical except spacing; the teacher sheet says to pre-count 14 and 18 and reveal only after the first child count. Preparation and class transitions may take more than 25 minutes; local teachers can extend the block.
Learner, Day 152 and Day 157 Followed each A, B and C option with cards, drawn marks and adult-directed movement, checking that the route still asks for number order or named parts and whole. All three routes can show the same target without requiring speech or precise pencil control. Day 157's 5+2 and 3+4 each give 7; an adult must not silently make the child's choices. A real child's route preference and access needs were not tested.
Teacher and learner, fresh Check A Recreated an A collection of 12 identical broad cards and B of 19; paired once and found seven unmatched B cards. Kept those quantities on the teacher-held card and out of the child prompt. Checked 11, 12, 13 and zero on an unlabelled track. Child copy now leaves the set totals undisclosed. The public answer key and teacher print remain reachable by URL, so this is a fresh formative case only if a child has not already seen them. A teacher should collect the first child-controlled response before feedback or use a new local parallel case.
Teacher and learner, Day 159 and fresh Check B Reset between the two practice stories and again between the separate new checks. Traced 6+2=8 and 8−3=5 for practice, then 6+3=9 and 8−5=3 for check; identified START, action, END in each. The check values are distinct from Day 159 and the twenty worked swaps. The card explicitly requires a reset; otherwise an incorrect combined set would make the check invalid.
Time-poor supporter Took the paper-only home option for Day 156 and drew 4 starting boxes and 3 arriving boxes, then asked for an action and counted end. It needs no internet, purchase, photograph or family information. The adult should read the action faithfully and let the child decide/move; the pack does not verify home use.
Potential funder / rights reviewer Followed the ACARA workbook URL and exact row/crosswalk trail, inspected the source ledger and separated ACARA's short quoted descriptions from original SubjectNest scenarios/assets. The pack names four exact Foundation number descriptions and their partial opportunities. It does not claim an approved state syllabus, complete term/year, observed child progress, reviewed translation, First Nations content or accessibility certification.

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An Australian Foundation/Prep educator must review the local sequence, actual group duration, supervision and individual adjustments. Test the aids with the children and assistive technology that will use them; commission professional Braille or language work as needed. Collect authentic child responses privately and revise the next case from that evidence. Keep those real records out of this public repository.