Class: Primary 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Mathematics
Curriculum Theme: Mathematics
Previous Lesson: Whole Numbers 1, 200.
Topic: Whole Numbers 1 – 200
Subject Matter: Collecting, sorting and classifying objects leading to the idea of numbers 1 – 200; Identification of number of objects 1 – 200; Reading of numbers 1 – 200; Writing of numbers 1 – 200; Ordering of numbers up 1 – 200; Writing numbers in words: 1 – 50.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

Identify numbers from 1 to 200.
Read numbers from 1 to 200.
Write numbers from 1 to 200.
Write numbers from 1 to 50 in words.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of numbers in daily life.
Show interest in counting, sorting, and writing numbers.

Psychomotor Domain:

Collect, sort, and classify different objects.
Arrange numbers in ascending and descending order.

Work collaboratively in groups to sort and classify objects.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work
New General Mathematics for Primary 1
https://www.education.gov.ng
https://www.waecdirect.org

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Counters (e.g., bottle tops, stones, beads, sticks)
Number charts (1-200)
Flashcards with numbers and number words
Whiteboard/chalkboard and markers/chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to develop foundational number sense by engaging with numbers through practical activities. It enables them to recognize, read, and write numbers, which are essential skills for everyday counting and further mathematical learning.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have some basic knowledge of counting and identifying numbers from their homes or nursery school experiences.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Whole Numbers 1 – 200

1. Collecting, Sorting, and Classifying Objects

Collecting objects means gathering different items together.

Sorting objects means putting similar items together based on a rule, such as colour, size, or type.

Classifying objects means grouping sorted items into categories.

Example: Sorting fruits into groups of apples, oranges, and bananas.

2. Identification and Reading of Numbers 1 – 200

Identifying numbers means knowing what a number looks like (its symbol).

Reading numbers means saying the number name correctly.

The teacher will show numbers from 1 to 200 on a chart and pupils will read them aloud.

3. Writing Numbers 1 – 200

Writing numbers means forming the correct symbol for each number.

Pupils will practice writing numbers from 1 to 200 correctly in their notebooks.

4. Ordering of Numbers 1 – 200

Ordering numbers means arranging them from the smallest to the largest (ascending order) or from the largest to the smallest (descending order).

Example:

Ascending order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…
Descending order: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…

5. Writing Numbers in Words: 1 – 50

Writing numbers in words means writing the number name using letters.

Examples:

1 – One
2 – Two
3 – Three
4 – Four
5 – Five
6 – Six
7 – Seven
8 – Eight
9 – Nine
10 – Ten
11 – Eleven
12 – Twelve
13 – Thirteen
14 – Fourteen
15 – Fifteen
16 – Sixteen
17 – Seventeen
18 – Eighteen
19 – Nineteen
20 – Twenty
21 – Twenty-one
30 – Thirty
40 – Forty
50 – Fifty

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, reviews a previous simple counting lesson, and introduces the topic by asking pupils to count objects in the classroom.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, recall previous knowledge, and count objects as requested.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new lesson.

Step 2: Collecting, Sorting, and Classifying Objects

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Practical Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides a mixed collection of objects (e.g., bottle tops, stones, beads) and guides pupils to collect them, then sort them into groups based on a common feature like colour or type, and finally classify them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils actively participate in collecting, sorting, and classifying the objects into different groups as guided by the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the concepts of collecting, sorting, and classifying.

Step 3: Identification and Reading of Numbers 1-200

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Aid/Choral Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a number chart from 1 to 200 and uses flashcards to show numbers. The teacher points to each number and reads it aloud, asking pupils to repeat.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the numbers displayed and read them chorally after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify and read numbers from 1 to 200.

Step 4: Writing Numbers 1-200

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to write specific numbers from 1 to 200 on the board, emphasizing correct formation. The teacher then asks pupils to practice writing some numbers in their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher and practice writing numbers in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils can write numbers from 1 to 200.

Step 5: Ordering Numbers 1-200

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Arrangement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses number flashcards or a number line to demonstrate how to arrange numbers in ascending and descending order. The teacher gives examples for pupils to arrange.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe and then practice arranging given numbers in the correct order.
Learning Point: Pupils can order numbers from 1 to 200.

Step 6: Writing Numbers in Words 1-50

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Direct Instruction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces numbers 1 to 50 in words, writing them on the board (e.g., One, Two, Three, …, Ten, Twenty, Thirty, Forty, Fifty). The teacher guides pupils to spell and write them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, spell, and write numbers in words from 1 to 50 in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils can write numbers from 1 to 50 in words.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Collect five different objects from your desk.
Sort the following items by colour: red button, blue button, red pencil, blue pencil.
Read the number 145.
Write the number 73.
Write the number “Thirty-five” in figures.
Arrange these numbers in ascending order: 12, 5, 20, 8.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson by reiterating the importance of knowing numbers 1-200 and how to collect, sort, classify, read, write, and order them, including writing numbers in words. The teacher then gives homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework.
Learning Point: The lesson is concluded, and pupils are given practice tasks.

Home Task: Solve two new exercises on Whole Numbers 1 – 200. Show each step and check each answer.

Lesson Keywords

Whole Numbers – Counting numbers starting from 0 or 1, without fractions or decimals.
Collect – To gather objects together.
Sort – To arrange objects into groups based on similarities.
Classify – To categorize sorted objects into defined groups.
Identify – To recognize and name a number.
Read – To say the name of a number aloud.
Write – To form the symbol or word for a number.
Order – To arrange numbers in a sequence, either from smallest to largest or largest to smallest.
Number Words – The written names of numbers (e.g., One, Two, Three).

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one guidance during sorting and writing activities, using fewer numbers (e.g., 1-50) and more concrete materials. Advanced learners will be challenged to write numbers in words beyond 50 or to arrange larger sets of numbers.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure a variety of physical objects are available for collecting, sorting, and classifying. Encourage active participation from all pupils. Use clear and large number charts. Provide ample practice for writing numbers and number words, as repetition is key for Primary 1 pupils.