Abstract:
Numbers are greatly used in our daily life. We need numbers to calculate or to count things around as in school, the street ,the restaurant or in the market. We don’t need to use calculators in most cases. We use our mind , instead . This study aims to activate the role of the mind in counting ( Arithmetic) and get the right answer in a short time ,through
1. Discovering the numerical abilities skills representation in math curriculum for grade four.
2. Measuring the achievement for these skills.
3. Determine the relationship between math, intelligence.
4. Construct a plan for the numerical abilities in first Palestinian math curriculum.
The selection guide category consists of a research done on the 4 the basic grads " in 4 classes: two males, two females". The study materials are: N number tests and a test of picture in relation with the number digit. The results of applying the category group were compared with school records. The hypothesis of the study was tested too. Results confirm the positive relationship between math, intelligence and psychology. on the other hand ,they show that the females are superior to males.
The analysis of the content also implies the acceptance of the unbiased hypothesis that confirms the relevance of the topic "Numbers” in mathematics in the grad 4.
The study recommends the distribution of the topic throughout the curriculum of math in Palestine in accordance with results shown by this study and with those shown by universal measures. It also recommends to shirt emphasis from the written form of the numbers to the mental one due to its positive role and effect in developing the pupil’s mental ability and competence for a distinguished performance. It also recommends applying this study in other provinces in Palestine as well as including other topics in mathematics and other subjects.