Mathematics - Primary 1 - Introducing zero (0) as a number

Introducing zero (0) as a number

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Term: 1st Term

Week: 4

Class: Primary 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 4 periods
Date:
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Introducing Zero (0) as a Number

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Pupils should be able to:

  1. Recognize and read zero (0) as a number.
  2. Understand that zero means “nothing.”
  3. Write the number zero.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Demonstration
  • Question and answer
  • Storytelling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Flashcards
  • Empty cups/containers
  • Counters or bottle caps
  • Number chart

PERIOD 1 and 2:
PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 – INTRODUCTION

Shows a container with objects and another empty one. Asks: “What is in this?”

STEP 2 - EXPLANATION

Introduces the word “Zero” and explains it means “nothing.”

STEP 3 - INTERACTIVE SESSION

Asks pupils to show empty hands and say “zero.”

STEP 4 - NOTE TAKING

Writes number 0 on the board. Pupils copy.

EVALUATION:

  1. What number means nothing?
  2. Write zero in your book.
  3. Circle zero on the number line.

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

PERIOD 3 and 4:

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 – INTRODUCTION

Revises counting with and without objects.

STEP 2 - EXPLANATION

Uses different objects to demonstrate having “zero” of something.

STEP 3 - DEMONSTRATION

Pupils act out zero by showing empty hands or bowls.

STEP 4 - NOTE TAKING

Pupils trace and write zero.

EVALUATION:

  1. Show me zero fingers.
  2. Write number 0.
  3. What does zero mean?

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils sort and identify empty containers.
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively.