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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Functional math 1st grade
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Functional Math for 1st Grade

Objectives

• Students will understand basic functional math concepts such as counting, addition, and subtraction.
• Students will be able to apply math skills to real-life scenarios.
• Students will develop problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Counting blocks or manipulatives
• Worksheets for addition and subtraction practice
• Real-life scenario cards (e.g., shopping list, simple budgeting)
• Timer for game activities

Grade/Age Group

1st Grade (ages 6-7)

Subject

Mathematics

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, particularly focusing on operations and algebraic thinking (1.OA) and number and operations in base ten (1.NBT).

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Begin with a brief introduction of the day's topic. Ask students about their favorite things to buy.
2	Counting Activity	5 minutes	Use counting blocks to demonstrate addition. Have students count blocks in pairs and share their counts.
3	Addition Practice	5 minutes	Distribute worksheets for students to practice simple addition. Walk around to assist as needed.
4	Real-Life Scenarios	10 minutes	Introduce real-life scenario cards and divide students into small groups to solve the problems.
5	Review and Discuss	3 minutes	Gather students and review answers from the scenario cards. Discuss different strategies used.
6	Wrap-Up	2 minutes	Recap key concepts, explain homework, and remind students to practice counting and simple addition.

Homework

• Students will complete a worksheet of 5 simple addition and subtraction problems related to real-life situations.
• Homework will be collected at the beginning of the next class and checked without any student presentations.

Assessment

• Monitor students during group activities and worksheets to assess understanding.
• Conduct informal assessments based on student participation and engagement in discussions.

Lesson script