This conceptual paper will discuss the content of pre-number skills for preschool children aged five to six years in Malaysia. Pre-number skills in Malaysia include matching objects, comparing quantities of objects, performing seriation, recognizing and constructing patterns, and understanding the concept of conservation. The content of pre-number skills from several international bodies and researchers will also be discussed. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the key components of pre-number skills, including matching objects, comparing quantities of objects, performing seriation, recognizing and constructing patterns, and understanding the concept of conservation. The study shows that each of these components plays an important role in children's early mathematical development and supports broader cognitive skills. The main contribution of this article is to enhance knowledge about pre-number skills in understanding their content in preschool education. The implications of this study indicate that a deep understanding of pre-number skills needs to be incorporated into early childhood curricula. Knowledge of the content in forming these pre-number skills will help educators and parents plan and apply appropriate and challenging mathematical activities to build pre-number skills in children.
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