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Strand 1.0
1.0 Numbers
3 Sub-strands70 Lessons in Term 1
1.1 1.1 Number Concept
20 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- sort and group objects according to different attributes within the classroom,
- pair and match objects in the environment,
- order and sequence objects in ascending and descending order,
- make patterns using real objects,
- recite number names in order up to 50,
- represent numbers 1-30 using concrete objects,
- demonstrate through counting that a group in all situations has only one count,
- appreciate the use of sorting and grouping items in day to day activities.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- How can we find out which group has more objects than another?
- How can we group items?
Learning Experiences
- Learners in pairs/groups to collect different types of safe objects.
- Learners in pairs/groups to sort objects with same attribute and group them together.
- Learners to play digital games involving sorting and grouping according to different attributes.
- Learners in pairs/groups to pair and match objectsto establish "equal to", "more than" and "less than."
- Learners to order objects according to size from smallest to biggest and vice versa.
- Learners to make patterns using real objects.
- Learners to recite number names up to 50.
- Learners to represent numbers 1-30 using concrete objects as well as their body parts.
- Learners to demonstrate that any given group has only one count.
- Learner in pairs/groups to collect and sort litter in the environment and put it in various groups according to an attribute of their choice and give reasons for the grouping.
- Learners in pairs/groups could assist in arranging, edible items like fruits, cabbages according to size and colour in the school store.
- Learners could visit a market for them to observe the sorting and grouping of fruits and vegetables.
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.2 1.2 Whole Numbers
25 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- count numbers forward and backward up to 100,
- represent numbers 1-50 using concrete objects,
- identify place value of ones and tens,
- read and write numbers 1- 50 in symbols,
- write numbers 1-10 in words,
- identify missing numbers in number patterns up to 20,
- appreciate number patterns by creating and extending patterns during play activities.
Learning Experiences
- Learners in pairs/groups to count by 1's and 2's up to 20 starting from any point using concrete objects as well as body parts.
- Learners to take turns in counting by: -5's up to 50 starting from zero -10's up to 100 starting from zero.
- Learners in pairs/groups to count by1's and 2's using a number line.
- Learners in pairs/groups to play games that involve representing numbers 1-50 using concrete objects.
- Learners to identify place value of ones and tens.
- Learners in pairs to recite and write numbers 1-50 in symbols.
- Learners to practice writing numbers 1-10 in words.
- Learners to identify missing numbers in number patterns up to 20.
- Learners in pairs to create patterns with numbers up to 20 and share with other groups.
- Learners to play digital games involving whole numbers.
- Learners to role play a cashier in day to day life activities such as a cashier counting 5 shilling coins.
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.3 1.3 Addition
25 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- model addition as putting objects together,
- use ' +' and ' =' signs in writing addition sentences,
- add 2- single digit numbers up to a sum of 10,
- add 3- single digit numbers up to a sum of 10 in different contexts,
- add a 2- digit number to a 1- digit number without regrouping, horizontally and vertically with sum not exceeding 100,
- add multiples of 10 up to 100 vertically,
- work out missing numbers in patterns involving addition of whole numbers up to 100.
Learning Experiences
- Learners in pairs/groups to put two groups of objects together and count to get the total.
- Learners to use ' + ' and ' = ' signs inwriting addition sentences.
- Learners to add 2- single digit-numbers by skipping on a number line.
- Learners to add 2- single digit numbers using the family of 10.
- Learners to add 2- single digit number by counting on.
- Learners to add 3- single digit numbers using a number line.
- Learners to add 3- single digit numbers by counting on.
- Learners to add 3- single digit numbers using the family of 10.
- Learners to add a 2- digit number to a 1- digit number without regrouping horizontally and vertically with sum not exceeding 100.
- Learners to add multiples of 10 up to a 100 vertically.
- Learners to play digital games involving addition.
- Learners to make patterns involving addition with numbers up to 100.
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.