2.0 Numbers
1.1 2.4 Number sequencing
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Identify number symbols 1-20 for acquisition of numeracy skills.
- Arrange number cards in sequence 1-20 for appreciation of increase in value.
- Arrange number cards in sequence by completing missing numbers.
- Enjoy arranging numbers in sequence in day to day experiences.
- Which number is written on the card, chart or board?
- Which number comes before or after this number?
- Which number is missing in the sequence?
- How can these numbers be arranged in sequence?
- Learners randomly pick number cut-outs or number cards from a pile and identify numbers 1-20.
- Learners demonstrate arranging numbers in sequence 1-20.
- In pairs or groups, individually, learners complete missing numbers in sequence by placing the appropriate cards.
- Learners sing songs on number sequence comprising numbers 1-20.
- Learners complete number puzzles and find missing numbers using ICT devices.
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.2 2.5 Number Value
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Collect objects from the environment.
- Count groups of objects in the environment and select corresponding number symbols.
- Differentiate number value of objects in the environment.
- Appreciate the value of numbers in daily life experiences.
- Relate number value with objects in the environment.
- Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?
- Learners demonstrate and relate number symbols and their value.
- In groups learners count concrete objects and relate them to number symbols.
- In groups, pairs and individually learners complete number value puzzles.
- Learners match and pair number symbols with corresponding quantity of objects using ICT devices.
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.3 2.6 Symbolic representation of number (number writing)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Identify number symbols up to 20 for association of spoken number and its symbolic representation.
- Form and write numbers 1-20 on a surface for representing quantities of objects or items by symbols.
- Write number symbols 1-20 on a surface for enjoyment.
- Form number symbols 1-20 using ICT for digital literacy.
- Appreciate the use of numbers within their environment.
- Which number can you see on the calendar, chart, clock face or flashcard?
- Learners demonstrate number formation from number cut-outs.
- In groups, pairs or individually, learners trace, model, thread, join dots or colour number cut-outs up to 20.
- Learners write number symbols 1-20 on a surface.
- Learners use number symbols found on materials in their environment (calendar, clock).
- Learners use ICT to form number symbols 1-20 and type number symbols.
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.4 2.7 Number puzzle
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Rearrange number cards 1-20 in the correct order.
- Identify different parts of numerals 1-20 using not more than ten parts.
- Join different parts of numbers to form complete number symbols 1-20.
- Enjoy completing number puzzles in daily life.
- Relate number symbols with objects in the environment.
- Use ICT to complete number puzzles.
- Which number can be formed using the selected pieces?
- How many pieces are these? What number can they form?
- How many parts have you used to form numbers 1 to 20?
- Learners look at and talk about different parts of number symbols.
- Guide learners to identify different parts of number symbols.
- In pairs or groups learners join different parts of number symbols to form a complete numeral.
- Learners sing songs on number symbols as they complete number puzzles.
- Play games on number puzzles (e.g. hopscotch).
- Learners complete number puzzles using ICT devices.
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.5 2.8 Putting together
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Collect different groups of similar objects for counting.
- Identify sets of similar objects in the environment for counting.
- Put similar objects together with a sum not exceeding 9.
- Enjoy the activities of putting together objects in day to day experiences.
- Appreciate that things become more when put together.
- Which objects look alike?
- How many objects are there altogether?
- Learners observe and talk about similar objects within their environment.
- Teacher demonstrates putting similar objects together with a sum not exceeding 9 and count.
- In small groups learners put objects together with a sum not exceeding 9 and count.
- Learners sing songs related to putting together with sums not exceeding 9.
- Learners count and put together objects to get sums of not more than 9 using ICT devices.
- Learners watch video programmes on the concept of putting together.
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.6 2.9 Taking away
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Collect different groups of similar objects or items.
- Count objects in different sets to establish the number in each set.
- Take away fewer objects from sets not more than 9.
- Count the number of remaining objects after taking away.
- Enjoy the activities of taking away objects and counting remainders in day to day life experiences.
- How many objects are in the set?
- How many objects are left?
- Learners count objects in different sets.
- Teacher demonstrates taking away objects from sets less than 9.
- In pairs, groups and individually learners take away objects from sets not exceeding 9 and count the remainder.
- Sing songs, listen and tell stories, and recite poems related to taking away.
- Learners count and take away objects from sets of not more than 9 using ICT devices.
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
