Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to colour

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Sort objects according to colour
-Group objects of the same colour
-Show interest in sorting and grouping objects
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-In pairs, sort and group objects according to colour
-Use letters to sort and group objects according to colour
-Discuss the importance of sorting and grouping objects in daily life
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How can we group objects according to their colours?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 1
-Counters of different colours
-Bottle tops
-Colored pictures
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to size
Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to texture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare objects according to size
-Group objects as big or small
-Show interest in comparing objects according to size
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-In groups, compare objects according to size
-Point out and show small objects
-Point out and show big objects
-Write 'big' or 'small' to describe objects
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How can we compare objects according to size?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 2
-Objects of different sizes
-Bottles
-Books
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 3
Objects with different textures
Rough and smooth surfaces

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to use
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify objects used together
-Group objects according to their use
-Appreciate the relationship between objects and their uses
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-In groups, look at objects and identify those used together
-Use letters to show objects used together
-Match objects that are used together
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How can we identify objects that are used together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 4
-Common household items
-School supplies
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 5
Pairs of identical objects
Pictures of similar objects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by shape
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by texture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify objects with the same shape
-Match objects according to shape
-Develop interest in shape matching activities
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-In groups, pair objects that match by shape
-Use letters to pair objects of the same shape
-Discuss how shapes are important in daily life
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How can we match objects by their shapes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 6
-Objects of different shapes
-Shape cutouts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 7
Objects with different textures
Fabric samples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from smallest to biggest
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from biggest to smallest

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare sizes of objects
-Arrange objects from smallest to biggest
-Appreciate ordering objects in daily activities
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-In groups, compare sizes of objects
-Use letters to arrange objects from smallest to biggest
-Practice ordering objects of different sizes
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How can we arrange objects from smallest to biggest?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 8
-Objects of different sizes
-Pictures showing size sequence
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 9
Plastic bottles of different sizes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Creating patterns with objects
Pre-Number Activities - Creating different patterns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify patterns of objects
-Create patterns using different objects
-Show interest in pattern activities
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-Observe and identify patterns made with pencils
-Make patterns using pencils and bottle tops
-Create patterns using bean seeds and maize seeds
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How can we create different patterns using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 10
-Pencils of different colors
-Bottle tops
-Bean and maize seeds
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 11
Counters
Pencils

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Making patterns with buttons
Pre-Number Activities - Counting pencils

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify patterns with buttons
-Create patterns using buttons
-Show interest in creating patterns
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-Observe patterns made with buttons
-Make patterns using buttons of different sizes and colors
-Create two different patterns using given items
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How many different patterns can you make with buttons?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 12
-Buttons of different sizes and colors
-Other pattern-making materials
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 13
Pencils
Counters
Objects for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 20
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 30

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers in ones up to 20
-Count specific objects up to 20
-Appreciate counting in daily activities
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-In groups, clap as they count up to 20
-Count and say the number of balls
-Count and say the number of carrots
-Count and say the number of stars
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How can we count objects up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 14
-Counters
-Pictures of objects for counting
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 15
Pictures with objects to count
Skipping rope

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting sweets and sticks
Pre-Number Activities - Counting ants and buttons
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 50

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count specific objects up to 30
-Identify groups with specific numbers
-Develop interest in counting items
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-Count and say the number of sweets
-Count and say the number of sticks
-Count objects in the classroom environment
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How can we count different items correctly?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 16
-Pictures of sweets and sticks
-Actual counting sticks
-Counters
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 17
Pictures of ants and buttons
Actual buttons for counting
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 18
Stones
Buttons
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Classification of objects
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 20

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Classify objects by multiple attributes
-Sort objects by both color and size
-Show interest in classification activities
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-In groups, collect and classify objects by multiple attributes
-Sort objects by both color and size
-Discuss real-life examples of classification
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How can we classify objects in different ways?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 19
-Objects of different colors and sizes
-Sorting trays
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 27
Number cards 120
Counters
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting by 2's up to 20
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 30

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count by 2's up to 20
-Identify even numbers up to 20
-Develop interest in skip counting
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-In pairs/groups, count by 2's up to 20 using concrete objects
-Practice skip counting using body parts
-Play games involving counting by 2's
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How can we count by 2's up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 28
-Counters arranged in pairs
-Number cards
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 29
Number cards 130
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 40
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 50

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers forward up to 40
-Read numbers 1 to 40
-Develop interest in counting larger quantities
-

-Take turns in counting numbers forward up to 40
-Use number cards to identify numbers up to 40
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 40
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How can we count forward up to 40?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
-Number cards 1-40
-Counters
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 31
Number cards 150

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 10
Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 20

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers backwards from 10
-Identify preceding numbers
-Develop interest in backward counting
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-In pairs/groups, count numbers backwards from 10
-Use number cards to practice counting backwards
-Play games involving backward counting
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How can we count backwards from 10?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 32
-Number cards 1-10
-Counters
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 33
Number cards 120

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 30
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (1-10)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers backwards from 30
-Identify preceding numbers
-Appreciate backward counting in daily activities
-

-In pairs/groups, count numbers backwards from 30
-Use number cards to practice counting backwards
-Play games involving backward counting
-

How can we count backwards from 30?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 34
-Number cards 1-30
-Counters
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 35
Number cards
Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (11-20)
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (21-30)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Represent numbers 11 to 20 using objects
-Count specific quantities of objects
-Develop interest in representing numbers with objects
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-In pairs/groups, play games representing numbers 11 to 20 using objects
-Draw pictures to represent numbers
-Match numbers to sets of objects
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How can we show numbers 11 to 20 using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 36
-Counters
-Number cards
-Drawing materials
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 37

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 11 to 20 in symbols

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Write numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Develop interest in reading and writing numbers
-

-Practice reading numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 1 to 10?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 38
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 39

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 31 to 40 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 41 to 50 in symbols

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Write numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Develop interest in reading and writing larger numbers
-

-Practice reading numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 21 to 30?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 40
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 41
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 42

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 5 in words
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 6 to 10 in words

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read numbers 1 to 5 in words
-Write numbers 1 to 5 in words
-Show interest in reading and writing number words
-

-Practice reading numbers 1 to 5 in words
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 5 in words
-Match number words with symbols and quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 1 to 5 in words?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 43
-Number word cards
-Writing materials
-Flash cards
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 44

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 10
Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 20

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 10
-Fill in missing numbers in sequences
-Show interest in completing number patterns
-

-Identify and fill in missing numbers in sequences up to 10
-Create number patterns and share with peers
-Play games involving missing numbers
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How can we find missing numbers in a pattern?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 45
-Number charts with missing numbers
-Number cards
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 46

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 20
Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 50

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create patterns with numbers up to 20
-Extend number patterns
-Show interest in creating number patterns
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-In pairs/groups, create patterns with numbers up to 20
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given number patterns
-

What interesting number patterns can we create?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 47
-Number cards
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 48

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 20
Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 50

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare numbers up to 20 using more than, less than, or equal to
-Arrange numbers in ascending order
-Show interest in comparing numbers
-

-Use concrete objects to compare quantities
-Practice using 'more than', 'less than', and 'equal to' when comparing numbers
-Arrange number cards in ascending order
-

How can we compare numbers up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 49
-Number cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 50
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Playing number games
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using base ten materials

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Play games involving whole numbers up to 50
-Follow rules in number games
-Appreciate numbers through play activities
-

-Play games involving whole numbers using digital devices
-Play traditional number games
-Create simple number games and share with peers
-

How can we use games to learn about numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 51
-Digital devices (if available)
-Number cards
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 52
Base ten materials
Bundled sticks
Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Modeling addition by putting together
Addition - Using "+" and "=" signs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Model addition as putting objects together
-Count objects to find the total
-Show interest in addition activities
-

-In pairs/groups, safely put two groups of objects together
-Count the total number of objects after combining
-Discuss real-life situations where addition is used
-

How can we add objects together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 60
-Counters
-Objects for counting
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 61
Number cards
Addition symbol cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding single digit numbers (1)
Addition - Adding single digit numbers (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add 2 single digit numbers with sum up to 5
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition exercises
-

-Add 2 single digit numbers by counting on
-Use counters to add numbers
-Practice writing addition statements
-

How can we add numbers with sum up to 5?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 62
-Counters
-Number cards
-Addition charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 63

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (1)
Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (2)
Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add 3 single digit numbers with sum up to 10
-Write addition statements with 3 addends
-Show interest in addition of multiple numbers
-

-Add 3 single digit numbers using concrete objects
-Add 3 single digit numbers by counting on
-Practice writing addition statements with 3 addends
-

How can we add three numbers together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 66

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (1)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add a 2-digit number (up to 20) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Develop interest in adding larger numbers
-

-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping horizontally
-Use number cards to practice addition
-Solve simple addition problems
-

How can we add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 67
-Place value charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 68

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (3)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (4)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add a 2-digit number (31-40) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Develop interest in addition of larger numbers
-

-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping horizontally
-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping vertically
-Solve simple addition problems
-

How can we add a 2-digit number (31-40) to a 1-digit number?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 69
-Place value charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Adding using counters (1)
Addition - Adding using counters (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add numbers using counters
-Count the total number of counters
-Develop interest in using counters for addition
-

-Count four counters and add another six counters
-Count the total number of counters altogether
-Write addition statements based on the counters used
-

How can we use counters to add numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 71
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 72

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Addition using number line (1)
Addition - Addition using number line (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add numbers using a number line
-Show addition as movement on the number line
-Develop interest in using number line for addition
-

-Draw a line on the floor and mark as shown
-Stand at a number and move steps forward
-Read the number at the last step
-Write addition statement based on the movement
-

How can we use a number line to add numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 73
-Number line drawn on floor
-Number line charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 74
Drawing of number lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Addition using number line (3)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add larger numbers using a number line
-Write correct addition statements
-Develop interest in using number line for addition
-

-Use a number line to add 3+5
-Use a number line to add various combinations of numbers
-Practice addition on paper using number lines
-

How can we add larger numbers using a number line?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 75
-Number line charts
-Drawing of number lines
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 76
Number pattern charts
Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (2)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 30
-Complete addition patterns
-Develop interest in number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving addition with numbers up to 30
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns up to 30?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 77
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 78

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (4)
Addition - Creating number patterns (1)
Addition - Creating number patterns (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 50
-Complete addition patterns
-Develop interest in number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving addition with numbers up to 50
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 79
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 80
Pattern examples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 81
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Playing games involving addition (1)
Addition - Playing games involving addition (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Play games involving addition with numbers up to 20
-Follow rules in addition games
-Show interest in learning addition through games
-

-Play simple addition board games
-Take turns in addition games
-Practice mental addition through games
-

How can we use games to practice addition?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 82
-Addition board games
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 83
Digital devices (if available)
Addition game cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Solving addition story problems (1)
Subtraction - Modeling subtraction as 'taking away'

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve simple addition word problems
-Write addition sentences for word problems
-Show interest in solving addition problems
-

-Listen to simple addition word problems
-Identify the numbers to add in the problems
-Write addition sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we solve addition problems from real-life situations?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 84
-Addition problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 91
Objects for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Using '-' and '=' signs
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Use '-' sign to show subtraction
-Use '=' sign to show equality
-Develop interest in writing subtraction statements
-

-Use '-' and '=' signs in writing subtraction sentences
-Practice writing subtraction statements with symbols
-Match subtraction sentences with corresponding pictures
-

How do we write subtraction statements using "-" and "=" signs?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 92
-Number cards
-Subtraction symbol cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 93
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (2)
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 10
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Develop interest in subtraction activities
-

-In pairs/groups, subtract by counting backwards
-In pairs/groups, subtract using concrete objects
-Practice writing subtraction statements
-

How can we subtract from numbers up to 10?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 94
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 95

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (4)
Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 20
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Develop interest in subtraction of larger numbers
-

-In pairs/groups, subtract by counting backwards
-In pairs/groups, subtract using concrete objects
-Practice writing subtraction statements
-

How can we subtract from numbers up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 96
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 97
Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (2)
Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (31-40) without regrouping
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Develop interest in subtraction of larger numbers
-

-Use number cards or charts to work out subtraction of a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number
-Perform subtraction horizontally and vertically
-Solve simple subtraction problems
-

How can we subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number vertically?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 98
-Number cards
-Place value charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 99

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtraction using counters (1)
Subtraction - Subtraction using counters (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract numbers using counters
-Count the remaining counters
-Develop interest in using counters for subtraction
-

-Use counters to model subtraction
-Count the remaining counters after taking away
-Write subtraction statements based on the counters used
-

How can we use counters to subtract numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 100
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 101

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtraction using number line (1)
Subtraction - Subtraction using number line (2)
Subtraction - Working with missing numbers in patterns (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract numbers using a number line
-Show subtraction as backward movement on the number line
-Develop interest in using number line for subtraction
-

-Draw a line on the floor and mark as shown
-Stand at a number and move steps backward
-Read the number at the last step
-Write subtraction statement based on the movement
-

How can we use a number line to subtract numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 102
-Number line drawn on floor
-Number line charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 103
Drawing of number lines
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 104
Number pattern charts
Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Working with missing numbers in patterns (2)
Subtraction - Creating number patterns (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction up to 50
-Complete subtraction patterns
-Develop interest in number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 50
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete subtraction patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in subtraction patterns up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 105
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 106
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Creating number patterns (2)
Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 50
-Extend subtraction patterns
-Develop interest in creating number patterns
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-In pairs/groups, create subtraction patterns with numbers up to 50
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given subtraction patterns
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What subtraction patterns can we create with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 107
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 108
Subtraction board games

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (2)
Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Play games involving subtraction with larger numbers
-Follow rules in subtraction games
-Develop interest in subtraction games with larger numbers
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-Play games involving subtraction using digital devices (if available)
-Create simple subtraction games in groups
-Practice mental subtraction through games
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How can games help us with subtraction of larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 109
-Digital devices (if available)
-Subtraction game cards
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 110
Subtraction problem cards
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Solving addition story problems (2)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve addition word problems with larger numbers
-Write addition sentences for word problems
-Develop interest in solving real-life addition problems
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-Listen to addition word problems with larger numbers
-Identify the numbers to add in the problems
-Write addition sentences and solve the problems
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How can we solve addition problems with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
-Addition problem cards
-Counters
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 86
Pictures for problem creation

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (2)
Addition - Creating and solving addition problems using technology

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve subtraction word problems with larger numbers
-Write subtraction sentences for word problems
-Develop interest in solving real-life subtraction problems
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-Listen to subtraction word problems with larger numbers
-Identify the numbers to subtract in the problems
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
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How can we solve subtraction problems with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 111
-Subtraction problem cards
-Counters
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 87
Digital devices (if available)

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers
Measurement

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (3)
Length - Comparing length - Longer than

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create subtraction word problems
-Solve subtraction problems created by peers
-Show interest in creating and solving subtraction problems
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-Create simple subtraction word problems in pairs
-Share problems with other pairs to solve
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
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How can we create our own subtraction problems?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 112
-Pictures for problem creation
-Counters
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 113
Sticks
Pencils
Rulers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Length - Comparing length - Shorter than
Length - Comparing length - Same as

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the length of two objects
-Identify objects which are shorter than others
-Develop interest in comparing lengths
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-In pairs, compare the length of various objects
-Identify which ones are shorter than others
-Complete sentences using "shorter than"
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How can you tell if an object is shorter than another?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 114
-Pens
-Sticks
-Pencils
-Spoons
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 115
Rulers
Pencils of same length
Pens of same length

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Length - Comparing length of various objects
Length - Measuring length using non-standard units (1)
Length - Measuring length using non-standard units (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare lengths using "longer than," "shorter than" or "same as"
-Write appropriate comparison statements
-Develop interest in comparing lengths
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-Compare various objects and identify which is longer, shorter, or the same length
-Write "longer than," "shorter than" or "same as" to complete sentences
-Practice comparing lengths of objects in the classroom
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Which objects are longer than, shorter than, or the same length as others?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 116
-Various objects to compare
-Rulers
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 117
Sticks
Pencils
Objects to measure
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 118
Pens
Sticks
Objects to measure

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using hand-spans
Length - Measuring length using steps

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure length using hand-spans
-Record measurements using hand-spans
-Show interest in measuring using hand-spans
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-In pairs, use a hand-span to measure the length of the teacher's table
-Measure various objects using hand-spans
-Record and compare measurements with other groups
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How many hand-spans long are different objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 119
-Objects to measure
-Recording sheets
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 120

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Using and comparing non-standard units
Length - Applying length measurement to real-life situations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure objects using different non-standard units
-Compare measurements using different units
-Show interest in measuring length
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-Measure the same object using different non-standard units (hand spans, steps, pencils)
-Record the measurements
-Discuss why measurements differ when using different units
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Why do we get different measurements when using different objects to measure?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 121
-Various measuring units
-Objects to measure
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 122
Objects in the environment
Nonstandard measuring units

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Lines - Identifying straight lines
Lines - Drawing straight lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify straight lines in different situations
-Form straight lines using body positions
-Show interest in identifying straight lines
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-Stand behind one another facing the same side and identify what they have formed as a straight line
-Identify straight lines in classroom objects
-Discuss examples of straight lines in the environment
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How do you make a straight line?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 168
-Classroom objects with straight lines
-Pictures showing straight lines
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 169
Sticks
Drawing materials
Paper

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Lines - Identifying curved lines
Lines - Drawing curved lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify curved lines in different situations
-Form curved lines using body positions
-Show interest in identifying curved lines
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-In groups, form a semicircle, draw a line around it and identify the line drawn as a curved line
-Identify curved lines in classroom objects
-Discuss examples of curved lines in the environment
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What is a curved line and where can we find curved lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 170
-Classroom objects with curved lines
-Pictures showing curved lines
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 171
Drawing materials
Paper
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Lines - Comparing straight and curved lines
Lines - Recognizing lines in real objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Differentiate between straight and curved lines
-Identify straight and curved lines in objects
-Show interest in comparing different lines
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-Compare straight and curved lines
-Identify and categorize objects with straight and curved lines
-Draw both types of lines and discuss their differences
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What is the difference between straight and curved lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 172
-Objects with straight and curved lines
-Drawing materials
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 173
Real objects from the environment
Pictures of objects with different lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Shapes - Identifying rectangles
Shapes - Identifying triangles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify rectangles in objects from the environment
-Recognize the properties of rectangles
-Show interest in identifying rectangles
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-In pairs/groups, use safe objects from the environment to recognize rectangles
-Identify rectangles in classroom objects
-Discuss the properties of rectangles (4 sides, 4 corners)
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What shapes are rectangles and where can we find them?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 178
-Rectangular objects
-Cut-outs of rectangles
-Pictures showing rectangles
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 179
Triangular objects
Cutouts of triangles
Pictures showing triangles

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Shapes - Identifying circles
Shapes - Comparing rectangles, triangles, and circles
Shapes - Making patterns with shapes (1)
Shapes - Making patterns with shapes (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify circles in objects from the environment
-Recognize the properties of circles
-Show interest in identifying circles
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-In pairs/groups, use safe objects from the environment to recognize circles
-Identify circles in classroom objects
-Discuss the properties of circles (round, no corners)
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What shapes are circles and where can we find them?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 180
-Circular objects
-Cut-outs of circles
-Pictures showing circles
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 181
Objects of different shapes
Cutouts of different shapes
Shape sorting cards
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 182
Cutouts of different shapes
Drawing materials
Pattern examples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 183
Cutouts of different shapes
Coloring materials
Fabric samples with patterns

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -