Mathematics - Primary 1 - Ordering and Writing of Numbers 1-5 and 5-1

Ordering and Writing of Numbers 1-5 and 5-1

Term: 1st Term

Week: 3

Class: Primary 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 4 periods
Date:
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Ordering and Writing of Numbers 1-5 and 5-1

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Pupils should be able to:

  1. Order numbers from 1 to 5.
  2. Order numbers in reverse from 5 to 1.
  3. Write the numbers in both ascending and descending order.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Guided practice
  • Songs and rhymes
  • Visual demonstration
  • Pair work

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Flashcards
  • Number line
  • Worksheets
  • Chalkboard

PERIOD 1 and 2:
PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 - INTRODUCTION

Sings a counting rhyme from 1 to 5.

STEP 2 - EXPLANATION

Explains ascending (1-5) and descending (5-1) order.

STEP 3 - INTERACTIVE SESSION

Arranges number flashcards in order with pupils.

STEP 4 - NOTE TAKING

Writes ordered numbers on board. Pupils copy.

EVALUATION:

  1. What number comes after 2?
  2. Arrange 1, 3, 2, 5, 4 in correct order.
  3. Write 5 to 1 in your book.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively.

PERIOD 3 and 4:

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 - INTRODUCTION

Reviews counting from 5 to 1.

STEP 2 - EXPLANATION

Demonstrates backward counting using flashcards.

STEP 3 - DEMONSTRATION

Pupils take turns arranging cards 5 to 1.

STEP 4 - NOTE TAKING

Pupils copy both orders from the board.

EVALUATION:

  1. Write 1-5 and 5-1.
  2. Arrange numbers in correct order.
  3. Count backward from 5.

CLASS ACTIVITY: Arrange flashcards in pairs.
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively