Maths Lesson Plan: Introduction to Numbers

General Information:

- Subject: Mathematics
- Year Level: Year 1
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Class Size: 11 students
- Focus Area: Number

Curriculum Alignment:

This lesson is aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum Mathematics and Statistics - Number and Algebra for Year 1 students. The specific achievement objectives being met in this lesson include:
- Know the number names and symbols for numbers up to 20.
- Count objects by saying one number name for each object.
- Make sets of objects to match given numbers.

For more details, you can refer to the related curriculum standards via Te Kete Ipurangi - The New Zealand Curriculum Online.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Recognise and verbally identify numbers up to 10.
2. Count up to 10 objects correctly, using one-to-one correspondence.
3. Understand the concept of adding numbers in-context, using objects.

Resources Needed:

- Number flashcards 1-10
- Sets of small objects (e.g., counting bears)
- Number line posters (numbers 1-10)
- Worksheets with simple addition problems
- Crayons for filling in worksheets

Lesson Outline:

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Interactive Start: Greet students with a number flashcard and ask the class to shout out the number. Display a number line in the front of the class.
2. Discussion: Briefly discuss what numbers are used for and why counting is important.

Main Activity (20 minutes)

Part 1: Number Recognition and Counting Skills (10 minutes)

- Activity: Spread out flashcards from 1 to 10 on the floor. Play a number hunt game where each student picks up a card and then stands on the corresponding spot on the number line.
- Objective Check: Ask individual students to identify numbers on their flashcards and on the number line.

Part 2: Hands-on Counting (5 minutes)

- Activity: Provide each student with 10 counting bears. Display a number on the board and ask students to match the number with the correct amount of counting bears.
- Guided Practice: Assist and observe students as they count out the numbers, ensuring they are using one-to-one correspondence.

Part 3: Simple Adding Using Objects (5 minutes)

- Activity: Introduce a basic addition by using two sets of objects. For example, 3 bears + 2 bears = ?
- Collaborative Task: Students work with a partner to solve two addition problems using the counting bears.

Conclusion and Assessment (5 minutes)

1. Review: Recap key points and numbers learned today. Ask students to demonstrate counting up to 10.
2. Exit Ticket: Hand each student a worksheet where they have to match numbers of items to their corresponding number names (e.g., drawing lines from pictures of items to numbers).
3. Homework: Send students home with a simple number recognition activity sheet.

Evaluation:

- Observe students’ ability to recognise numbers and perform counting during activities.
- Collect and review exit tickets to assess individual understanding and accuracy.
- Assess engagement and collaboration during partner activity.

This lesson should provide Year 1 students with foundational number skills, aligning with New Zealand's educational standards and ensuring a varied approach, combining visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning methods.