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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Number addition |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Mathematics
Number Addition
Year 1
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Mathematics for Year 1, focusing on basic addition skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Begin with a brief explanation of addition. Use real-life examples (e.g., adding fruits) and demonstrate with counters on the whiteboard. |
| 2 | Explanation of the Activity | 5 minutes | Introduce the printable cards. Explain that each student will fill out the cards with their own addition sums using the concepts learned. |
| 3 | Hands-On Practice | 10 minutes | Distribute the printable cards and counters to students. Allow them time to practice addition using the counters before filling in their cards. |
| 4 | Independent Work | 5 minutes | Students will work individually to complete their cards, writing down their answers. Encourage them to use counters if needed. |
| 5 | Checking for Understanding | 5 minutes | Collect the cards without asking students to present. Skip through some to randomly check for understanding, providing feedback where necessary. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 5 minutes | Recap the lesson, emphasizing the importance of addition. Gather any questions from the students and provide a summary of key takeaways. |
Students will complete a worksheet with simple addition problems to reinforce the concepts learned in class. The worksheets will be checked during the next lesson without requiring students to present their answers.
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore a very important concept in mathematics—addition! Addition is when we combine two or more numbers to find out how many we have altogether. For example, if I have 2 apples and I get 3 more apples, how many apples do I have now? Yes, that’s right! 5 apples!
Let's visualize it. (Take out 5 counters). Look here, I have 2 counters and if I add 3 more counters (place the counters together), how many do I have? That’s right! I have 5 counters! So remember, addition helps us find out totals. Let's dive into some fun activities with addition today!"
"Now that we understand what addition is, let’s get ready for an exciting activity! I have some printable addition cards here for each of you. You'll notice that each card has some blank spaces for numbers. Your job is to fill out the cards with your own addition sums!
I will give you a few minutes to think of your own sums using numbers up to 20. You can think of something like '5 + 3' or '8 + 2.' You'll write your sums down on these cards. Are you ready? Let’s get those creative juices flowing!”
"I am now going to hand out the printable cards and some counters to each of you. Take one card and some counters to your desk.
Now, work together with your counters to solve your sums! Remember, you can count out the objects to help you. For example, if your sum is '4 + 2,' count out 4 counters and then 2 more.
You have 10 minutes to practice your addition using the counters and fill in your cards with your answers. I’ll be walking around to help anyone who has questions or needs a little extra support."
"Alright, everyone! Now it’s time for you to work independently. Please take the cards you've filled out and write down your answers clearly.
If you need to, you can keep using your counters to help you! You have 5 minutes to complete your cards. Concentrate on what you've learned, and don’t rush. Remember, this is a great opportunity to showcase your understanding of addition!"
"Thank you for your hard work! Now, please pass your addition cards to the front of the class. I will take a look at a few of them to check your understanding.
I won't be calling anyone up to present their work, but I’ll be reviewing and giving feedback. I might ask you some questions about your sums, so listen closely! (Take a moment to randomly check some cards). Great job on these sums! I can see lots of use of addition here!"
"To wrap up today’s lesson on addition, I want to emphasize how important it is to know how to add numbers together. Addition is everywhere, whether you are counting your toys or sharing snacks with friends!
Do you have any questions about what we learned today? (Pause for questions).
If you're okay, for homework, you will receive a worksheet filled with some addition problems to complete at home. Don’t worry, we'll check those together in our next lesson. Remember to keep practicing what we learned today. Well done, everyone! See you next time!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is addition? | |
| Can you give an example of an addition sum? | |
| How can counters help you with addition? | |
| What does the term "total" refer to in addition? | |
| Why is it important to practise addition? | |
| How would you use addition in everyday life? | |
| What are some numbers you can use for addition sums? | |
| How do you feel about using counters for addition? | |
| What steps did you take to solve your addition sums? | |
| What did you learn from this lesson about addition? |