Mathematics - Primary 1 - Practical work on data collection using materials

Practical work on data collection using materials

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 10

Class: Primary 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes (4 periods)
Date:
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Practical Work on Data Collection Using Materials

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  • Collect and organize data using everyday materials (matchsticks, small sticks, rubber bands, thread).
  • Group data in tens and units.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Explanation, demonstration, and hands-on activities.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Matchsticks, small sticks, rubber bands, thread, tally charts.

 

PERIOD 1 and 2:

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1: INTRODUCTION

- Introduce the concept of grouping in tens and units using everyday materials.

- Pupils listen and discuss the concept of grouping materials in tens and units.

STEP 2: EXPLANATION

- Explain how to group objects in tens and units and how it helps us organize information.

- Pupils listen attentively to the explanation.

STEP 3: DEMONSTRATION

- Demonstrate how to group matchsticks, small sticks, rubber bands, and thread in tens.

- Pupils observe the demonstration and ask questions about grouping objects.

STEP 4: PRACTICE SESSION

- Ask pupils to group their materials in tens and units and record the results on a chart.

- Pupils group their materials and record the results in tens and units.

 

EVALUATION:

  1. How many matchsticks are in one group?
  2. How many groups of ten can you make with 30 rubber bands?

CLASSWORK:

  • Pupils group their materials in tens and units and record their findings.

CONCLUSION:

Teacher praises pupils for their participation and encourages them to use everyday materials to practice grouping at home.