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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Subtraction
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Subtraction

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of subtraction as taking away.
• Students will develop the ability to solve simple subtraction problems.
• Students will be able to apply subtraction in real-life scenarios.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Counters (e.g., small cubes or buttons)
• Subtraction worksheets
• Pencils
• Interactive subtraction games (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Year 1 (6-7 years old)

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics, focusing on number and algebra, specifically subtraction in the early years.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic of subtraction. Use visuals and ask students to share what they know.
2	Direct Instruction	10	Explain the concept of subtraction. Demonstrate with counters and on the whiteboard.
3	Guided Practice	5	Work together on a few example problems as a class, using counters and whiteboard to solve.
4	Independent Practice	5	Distribute worksheets with subtraction problems for students to complete individually.
5	Review & Checking Homework	5	Collect and review homework without presentations; give feedback and clarify any misunderstandings.
6	Conclusion	5	Recap the lesson, ask students to share one thing they learned, and introduce the next topic.

Homework

• Complete a worksheet with simple subtraction problems to reinforce the lesson.
• Check homework and provide feedback without requiring students to present.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during the lesson.
• Evaluate completed worksheets for understanding of subtraction.

Additional Notes

• Ensure a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing confusion.
• Incorporate interactive elements where possible to keep students engaged.

Lesson script