Mathematics - Primary 1 - Identification and Reading of Numbers 6–9 and 9–6

Identification and Reading of Numbers 6–9 and 9–6

Term: 1st Term

Week: 5

Class: Primary 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 4 periods
Date:
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Identification and Reading of Numbers 6–9 and 9–6

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Pupils should be able to:

  1. Identify numbers 6 to 9.
  2. Count objects from 6 to 9 and vice versa.
  3. Write and read numbers 6 to 9.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Counting songs
  • Guided practice
  • Group work

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Counters (stones, blocks)
  • Number flashcards (6–9)
  • Number chart

PERIOD 1 and 2:
PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 - INTRODUCTION

Uses a song to introduce numbers 6–9.

STEP 2 - EXPLANATION

Explains how to count objects from 6 to 9.

STEP 3 - INTERACTIVE SESSION

Groups pupils to count objects in sets of 6–9.

STEP 4 - NOTE TAKING

Writes numbers on the board for copying.

EVALUATION:

  1. Count 8 pencils.
  2. Write numbers 6 to 9.
  3. What comes before 9?

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

PERIOD 3 and 4:

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 - INTRODUCTION

Displays number flashcards (9 to 6).

STEP 2 - EXPLANATION

Explains descending order from 9 to 6.

STEP 3 - DEMONSTRATION

Uses concrete objects to demonstrate backward counting.

STEP 4 - NOTE TAKING

Pupils copy 9–6 from the board.

EVALUATION:

  1. Count backward from 9 to 6.
  2. What number comes before 7?
  3. Write numbers from 9 to 6.

CLASS ACTIVITY: Match flashcards with object sets.
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively.