Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade R

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Performance objectives

• Count reliably from 1 to 10.
• Compare the size of objects.
• Name circles, squares, and triangles.
• Continue simple repeating patterns.
• Use words like 'on top of', 'below', and 'next to'.

Lesson summary

In Grade R, we've been learning about numbers, shapes, patterns, and how to understand the world around us using maths. This week, we're going to revise and consolidate everything we've learnt so far. This is important because understanding these basic maths concepts will help you in many ways in your life, from counting your sweets to sharing toys with your friends fairly. Imagine you're at the tuck shop buying a packet of chips - you need to know how many coins to give the shopkeeper! Or think about building a tower with blocks - understanding shapes will help you make it strong and tall!

Lesson notes

Let’s revise the important things we’ve learned so far. 2.1 Counting and Number Recognition (1-10) Counting is super important because it helps us know how many things we have. Number recognition is being able to see a number and know what it is. We use numbers every day!

How to Count: Start at 1 and go up one number at a time. Make sure you say each number clearly. Use your fingers, counters (like small stones or bottle caps), or toys to help you. Point to each object as you count it.

Number Symbols: Each number has a special symbol or picture. 1 looks like a straight line, 2 looks like a swan, 3 looks like a backwards E, 4 looks like a chair, 5 has a flat top and a tummy, 6 is round with a hook at the bottom, 7 has a flat top and a slanted line, 8 looks like two circles stacked on top of each other, 9 is a circle with a line hanging down and 10 is a 1 and a

0. Example 1: Let's count these apples: 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎. We have one, two, three, four apples. That’s 4!

Example 2: Look at the number

7. Can you find 7 small stones and count them? 2.2 Comparing Sizes Comparing sizes helps us understand which things are bigger, smaller, or the same.

Bigger Than: Means something takes up more space.

Smaller Than: Means something takes up less space.

The Same Size As: Means things take up the same amount of space.

Example 1: Which is bigger, an elephant or a mouse? An elephant is bigger than a mouse.

Example 2: Sipho has a big ball, and Thandi has a small ball. Sipho's ball is bigger than Thandi's ball, and Thandi’s ball is smaller than Sipho's ball. 2.3 Shapes (Circles, Squares, Triangles) Shapes are all around us! Learning to recognize them helps us describe and understand the world better.

Circle: Round like the sun or a ball. It has no corners.

Square: Has four sides that are all the same length and four corners. It looks like a window.

Triangle: Has three sides and three corners. It looks like a slice of pizza or a mountain.

Example 1: Look around the classroom. Can you see anything that is a circle? Maybe a clock or a plate?

Example 2: Draw a picture using only circles, squares, and triangles. 2.4 Patterns Patterns are things that repeat themselves. Learning about patterns helps us predict what comes next.

Repeating Patterns: A pattern that goes on and on. It can be made of colors, shapes, or objects.

Example 1: Red, Blue, Red, Blue, Red, Blue... What comes next? Blue!

Example 2: Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, Triangle... What comes next? Circle! 2.5 Positional Language Positional language helps us describe where things are in relation to each other.

On Top Of: Sitting directly above something else.

Below: Sitting directly underneath something else.

Next To: Sitting beside something else.

In Front Of: Ahead of something else.

Behind: At the back of something else.

Example 1: The book is on top of the table.

Example 2: The cat is next to the chair. 2.6 Simple Addition and Subtraction (up to 5) Adding means putting things together, and subtraction means taking things away. We use these skills to solve small problems. Addition (+): Putting two or more groups together to find the total.

Subtraction (-): Taking away some items from a group to see how many are left.

Example 1 (Addition): You have 2 sweets, and your friend gives you 1 more. How many sweets do you have in total? 2 + 1 =

3. You have 3 sweets.

Example 2 (Subtraction): You have 5 crayons, and you give 2 to your sister. How many crayons do you have left? 5 - 2 =

3. You have 3 crayons left. Guided Practice (With Solutions)

Question 1: Count the number of bananas: 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌. What number is it?

Solution: There are eight bananas. The number is

8. Commentary: We counted each banana carefully and matched the total number to the correct number symbol.

Question 2: Which is smaller, a car or a bicycle?

Solution: A bicycle is smaller than a car.

Commentary: We compared the sizes of the two objects and determined which one takes up less space.

Question 3: Draw a repeating pattern using squares and circles.

Continue the pattern: Square, Circle, Square, Circle, ______ Solution: Square, Circle, Square, Circle, Square, Circle.

Commentary: We identified the repeating unit (Square, Circle) and continued it.

Question 4: The ball is ______ the box. (The ball is inside the box). Fill in the blank with the correct positional word.

Solution: The ball is inside the box.

Commentary: We used positional language to describe the location of the ball in relation to the box.

Question 5: You have 3 marbles, and you lose

1. How many marbles do you have left?

Solution: 3 - 1 =

2. You have 2 marbles left.

Commentary: We used subtraction to solve a simple word problem. Independent Practice (Questions Only)

Count the number of flowers: 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸. Write the number. Which is bigger, a house or a tree? Draw a repeating pattern using triangles and circles.

Continue the pattern: Triangle, Triangle, Circle, Triangle, Triangle, Circle, ______ The dog is ______ the house.