Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 1
Measurement: time (days, weeks) and money (coins) – Week 6 focus
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Measurement: time (days, weeks) and money (coins) – Week 6 focus
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Subject: Mathematics
Class: Grade 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 6
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This week, Grade 1 learners will explore the concepts of time (days and weeks) and money (coins). Understanding time helps us organize our day, know when to go to school, and plan fun activities. Understanding money helps us buy things at the shop, save up for toys, and understand the value of things. In South Africa, where daily life involves scheduling, shopping, and budgeting, these skills are essential for young learners to develop independence and confidence. These concepts build a foundation for future mathematical and life skills.
Time: Days and Weeks What is a Day? A day is the time it takes for the Earth to spin once. We use days to organize our activities.
Think about what you do each day: wake up, eat breakfast, go to school, play, eat dinner, and go to sleep. Each of those happens on a day!
Days of the Week: There are seven days in a week.
They are always in the same order: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Let's say them together: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday! What is a Week? A week is a group of seven days. We use weeks to plan bigger events, like holidays or school projects.
Relating Days and Weeks: One week is the same as seven days. So, if someone says, "See you in a week," that means they'll see you in seven days.
Example: If today is Monday, what day will it be in 3 days? Start at Monday.
Count forward 3 days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Answer: It will be Thursday.
Money: South African Coins What is Money? Money is what we use to buy things. In South Africa, our money is called Rands (R) and cents (c).
South African Coins: We use coins every day. Let's learn about the coins we use in South Africa: 10c (Ten Cents): The smallest coin. 20c (Twenty Cents): Bigger than the 10c coin. 50c (Fifty Cents): Bigger than the 20c coin.
R1 (One Rand): This is 100 cents. It's bigger than the 50c coin and is silver in colour.
R2 (Two Rand): Worth twice as much as R
1. It has a silver centre and a gold-coloured ring around it.
R5 (Five Rand): Worth five times as much as R
1. It is larger and thicker than the other coins and is silver and gold in colour.
Counting Coins: When we count coins, we add up how much they are worth. If you have two 10c coins, you have 10c + 10c = 20c.
Example 1: You have three 20c coins. How much money do you have in total? We add 20c + 20c + 20c = 60c Answer: You have 60c.
Example 2: You have one R2 coin and one R1 coin. How much money do you have in total? We add R2 + R1 = R3 Answer: You have R
3. Guided Practice (With Solutions)
Question 1: What day comes after Wednesday?
Solution: Think about the order of the days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...
Answer: Thursday
Commentary: This tests the learner's knowledge of the sequence of days.
Question 2: How many days are there in one week?
Solution: Recall that a week is a group of seven days.
Answer: 7 days
Commentary: This tests the learner's understanding of the definition of a week.
Question 3: You have two 10c coins. How much money do you have?
Solution: Add the value of each coin: 10c + 10c = 20c Answer: 20c
Commentary: This introduces simple coin addition.
Question 4: Sipho has one 50c coin. He wants to buy a sweet that costs 30c. Does he have enough money?
Solution: Compare the amount Sipho has (50c) to the cost of the sweet (30c). Is 50c more than 30c? Yes!
Answer: Yes, he has enough money.
Commentary: This checks if the learners can apply their knowledge of value comparison.
Question 5: Sarah has one R2 coin. David has two R1 coins. Who has more money?
Solution: Sarah has R
2. David has R1 + R1 = R
2. They both have the same amount.
Answer: They both have the same amount of money.
Commentary: This requires the learners to add values and compare. Independent Practice (Questions Only) What day comes before Friday? If today is Sunday, what day will it be tomorrow? How many Mondays are there in one week? You have four 10c coins. How much money do you have? You have one 20c coin and one 50c coin. How much money do you have in total? You have one R5 coin. Can you buy two sweets that each cost R2? Lindiwe has 30c. She wants to buy a sticker that costs 40c. How much more money does she need? Peter saved two R1 coins each day for three days. How much money did he save in total? If you have 1 week plus 2 days, how many days do you have in all? A packet of chips costs R
3. You have one R2 coin and two 50c coins. Can you buy the packet of chips?