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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Saxon Math Lesson Lesson Identifying and Ordering the Numbers 1-5. Identifying a Missing Number
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Identifying and Ordering the Numbers 1-5

Academic Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Saxon Math Lesson - Identifying and Ordering the Numbers 1-5

Duration: 30 Minutes

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify the numbers from 1 to 5.
2. Order the numbers from 1 to 5 correctly.
3. Recognize a missing number in a sequence.

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Materials Needed

• Number cards (1-5)
• A whiteboard and markers
• A number line from 1-5
• Counting objects (e.g., blocks, toys)
• Worksheets with number sequences (with missing numbers)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage Students: Begin the lesson by asking the students if they can count to five. Encourage them to count together as a class.
2. Introduction to Numbers: Show the number cards (1-5) one by one, saying each number aloud while encouraging students to repeat after you.
3. Display the Number Line: Introduce the number line and point to each number while emphasizing their order.

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Identifying Numbers:

   • Hold up each number card and ask students to identify the number aloud.
   • Ask individual students to come up and point to the correct number on the number line.

2. Ordering Numbers:

   • Shuffle the number cards and ask the students to help you put them in the correct order on the whiteboard.
   • Discuss the importance of the order of numbers and how it helps in counting and understanding quantity.

3. Identifying a Missing Number:

   • Introduce a simple sequence and intentionally leave out a number (e.g., 1, __, 3, 4, 5).
   • Ask students to identify the missing number, providing hints as necessary.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity: Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of number cards (1-5) and counting objects.

   • Ask groups to arrange the cards in order and pair each number with the corresponding quantity of objects.

2. Interactive Worksheet: Hand out worksheets with number sequences that have missing numbers.

   • Allow students time to complete them individually while you circulate to provide support.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Give students a short activity where they must draw and write the missing number in sequences such as:
  • 1, , 3; , 2, 3, 4; 5, __.
• Encourage students to share their answers with a partner to foster discussion and collaborative learning.

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Closing (2 minutes)

1. Review: Quickly recap what was learned during the lesson:
   • Ask students to identify the numbers once more and say them in order.
2. Exit Ticket: Have students hold up the number of fingers that represents their understanding (1 for “I didn’t understand” to 5 for “I understood completely”).

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Assessment

• Observe students during group activities and independent practice to assess their understanding.
• Review completed worksheets to evaluate their ability to identify and order numbers as well as recognize missing numbers.

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Adaptations

• For students who need additional support, use visual aids and have them work with a partner.
• For advanced learners, introduce simple addition problems that incorporate the numbers 1-5.

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By organizing the lesson in this manner, the structure provides clarity and a logical flow to ensure that young learners can effectively grasp the concepts of identifying and ordering numbers 1 through 5.