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Lesson Script: Addition Using Concrete Materials to Make 10

Objective

Students will understand and apply the concept of addition through the use of concrete materials, enabling them to combine quantities to make a total of 10.

Duration

30 Minutes

Materials Needed

• Ten blocks or counters (e.g., Unifix cubes, counting bears, or similar)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with addition problems
• Number cards (1-10)
• Small containers or bags for grouping materials

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting & Setting the Scene
   Welcome the students and explain that today we will explore how to add numbers using physical objects.

2. Explain the Concept of Addition
   Introduce addition as putting together two or more quantities to find a total. Use a simple description: “When we have some apples and we get more apples, we want to know how many apples we have altogether.”

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Demonstration with Concrete Materials

   • Gather students around the workspace.
   • Show the blocks or counters to the students. Place a group of blocks on the table.
   • Start by placing 4 blocks in a container. Ask the students how many blocks are there.
   • Next, add 6 more blocks to the initial 4 blocks.

2. Visual Representation

   • Write the addition sentence on the whiteboard: 4 + 6 = 10.
   • Explain that we started with 4 and added 6 more to make a total of 10.
   • Emphasise that the blocks helped us see how the two groups come together to make one whole group.

3. Hands-On Practice

   • Distribute 10 blocks to each student or pair.
   • Instruct them to make different combinations that add up to 10 (e.g., 5 + 5, 3 + 7).
   • Encourage them to represent this on the whiteboard as well.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Work

   • In small groups, ask students to find all the possible ways to add blocks that make 10. Each group writes down their combinations on paper.
   • Circulate among the groups to provide assistance and observe their understanding.

2. Share Discoveries

   • After 5 minutes, bring the class back together.
   • Ask each group to share one way they combined their blocks to make 10.
   • Write these combinations on the whiteboard for visual reinforcement.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Worksheets

   • Hand out a worksheet that requires students to fill in missing parts of addition sentences (e.g., 2 + __ = 10).
   • Encourage them to use their blocks if they need to count for support.

2. Encourage Self-Checking

   • Remind students to check their answers with their blocks as a way to verify their calculations.

Closure (5 minutes)

1. Reflect on the Lesson

   • Gather students' attention to summarise what they've learned today about addition.
   • Discuss how adding tiles or blocks made it easier to find totals.

2. Preview Next Steps

   • Explain that in the next lesson, we will take these skills and apply them to number lines and other tools, bridging the use of concrete materials to abstract numbers.

3. Final Questions

   • Open the floor for any last questions and thank students for their participation.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during group activities and discussions.
• Review completed worksheets for understanding of addition concepts and accuracy.

Additional Notes

• Provide additional support for students who may struggle by offering them extra time and one-on-one assistance.
• Consider adapting materials or methods for students with diverse learning needs.

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By ensuring an engaging, interactive, and hands-on approach, students will better grasp the concept of addition as they work towards the goal of making 10 using concrete materials.