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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Representing numbers
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Representing Numbers

Grade Level

Year 1

Duration

30 minutes

Learning Objectives

• Understand the concept of numbers and their representation.
• Recognize numbers in different forms (written, visual, and manipulatives).
• Develop the ability to represent numbers through drawing and using objects.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Number cards (1-20)
• Counting manipulatives (e.g., blocks, beads, or counters)
• Paper and crayons
• Worksheets with number representation activities

Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson with a brief introduction to numbers. Ask students:

• "What is a number?"
• "Can you show me a number with your fingers?"

Discuss responses and explain that numbers are tools we use to count and identify the quantity of objects.

Activity 1: Number Recognition (10 minutes)

1. Show Number Cards: Display number cards from 1 to 20 one at a time.
2. Group Participation: As you show each card, ask students to call out the number together.
3. Visual Representation: For each number, ask students to draw the number of objects using their crayons on paper. For example:
   • For the number 3, they could draw three apples.
4. Discussion: Ask students how many objects they drew and to explain their drawings.

Activity 2: Counting with Manipulatives (10 minutes)

1. Hands-on Counting: Distribute counting manipulatives to each student.
2. Counting Challenge: Call out a number between 1 and 20, and have students count out that many manipulatives.
3. Group Sharing: Invite a few students to share the number of manipulatives they counted and the way they arranged them.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Recap the lesson by asking students to share what they learned about representing numbers.
• Reinforce that numbers can be represented in multiple ways, including with drawings and physical objects.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during activities and provide feedback.
• Collect drawings to assess understanding of representing numbers visually.
• Review manipulative counting to ensure comprehension of quantity.

Extensions (optional)

If time allows, provide additional activities such as:

• Number Match: Match number cards with the correct quantity of manipulatives.
• Number Stories: Have students create a simple story using a number they learned about in the lesson.

By the end of this lesson, students will have a foundation for understanding how to represent numbers in various forms.