Revision of First-Term Numeracy for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Numeracy
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: End of First Term Activities
Topic: Revision of First-Term Numeracy
Subject Matter: Revision. Weekly focus: Revision of First-Term Numeracy.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Count numbers 1-10 orally and with objects.
• Identify and recognise numerals 1-10.
• Match numerals to corresponding quantities (1-10).
• Identify basic shapes like circle, square, and triangle.
• Recognise primary colours such as red, blue, and yellow.

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in counting and identification games.
• Show enthusiasm for numeracy activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to specific numbers, shapes, and colours when asked.
• Arrange objects according to given numbers.

Social Domain

• Take turns during group activities.
• Listen to the teacher and peers during revision.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4.
• Early Childhood Care and Education Numeracy Resources.
• Suitable early-years numeracy workbooks.

Instructional Materials

• Counters (e.g., bottle tops, beads, small stones)
• Number flashcards (1-10)
• Picture cards showing quantities (1-10 objects)
• Shape cut-outs (circle, square, triangle)
• Colour flashcards (red, blue, yellow, green)
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk
• Chart showing numbers 1-10

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is crucial for consolidating the numeracy concepts learned in the first term. It helps pupils reinforce their understanding of numbers, shapes, and colours, ensuring a strong foundation for new topics in the second term. Revisiting these concepts also allows the teacher to identify any learning gaps and provide targeted support to individual children.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been introduced to counting, number recognition, basic shapes, and colours during their first term in Pre-School Level 4.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision of First-Term Numeracy

Counting 1-10

We can count objects by touching each one and saying its number name. Counting helps us know “how many”.

• Oral counting: One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
• Counting objects: Use fingers, counters, or other classroom items.

Number Recognition (1-10)

Each number has a special symbol, called a numeral. We recognise these numerals.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

We can match a numeral to a group of objects that represents that number.

Basic Shapes

Shapes are all around us. We know some basic shapes:

• Circle: Round and has no corners (like a ball or a plate).
• Square: Has four equal sides and four corners (like a window).
• Triangle: Has three sides and three corners (like a slice of pizza).

Colours

Colours make our world beautiful. We can identify primary colours:

• Red: Like an apple or a stop sign.
• Blue: Like the sky or the ocean.
• Yellow: Like the sun or a banana.
• Green: Like grass or leaves.

Counting Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

One, two, three, four, five,
Let’s all count and feel alive.
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten,
Count them once and count again!

Actions: Pupils hold up fingers as they count, clap on “feel alive”, and point to the air on “count again”.

Watch and Practise Counting

This video will help us practise counting from 1 to 10 with fun visuals.

Key Words

• Count – To say numbers in order, usually while touching objects.
• Number – A word or symbol that tells us “how many”.
• Match – To put things together that are the same or go together.
• Shape – The outline of an object, like a circle or square.
• Colour – What we see, like red or blue.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

• Play-based Learning
• Demonstration
• Guided Practice
• Songs and Rhymes
• Manipulation of Objects
• Question and Answer
• Picture Talk

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads a familiar “Good Morning” song. The teacher then tells pupils they will be playing some fun games to remember what they learned last term in Numeracy.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and listen attentively.

Learning Point: Pupils are settled and ready for the lesson, understanding the purpose of revision.

Step 2: Oral Counting and Counting Objects

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Oral Practice/Concrete Counting

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in counting aloud from 1 to 10. Then, the teacher distributes counters (e.g., bottle tops) and asks pupils to count specific quantities (e.g., “Count 3 bottle tops,” “Count 7 bottle tops”).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils count aloud with the teacher and then count the specified number of counters individually or in small groups.

Learning Point: Pupils practise oral counting and one-to-one correspondence with objects.

Step 3: Number Recognition and Matching

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Recognition/Matching

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows number flashcards (1-10) one by one, asking pupils to identify each number. The teacher then shows picture cards with quantities (e.g., 5 apples) and asks pupils to pick the number flashcard that matches the quantity.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils call out the numbers on the flashcards and match the correct number flashcard to the quantity on the picture card.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their ability to recognise numerals and match them to quantities.

Step 4: Basic Shapes Revision

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Visual Learning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays shape cut-outs (circle, square, triangle) and asks pupils to name each shape. The teacher then points to objects in the classroom that resemble these shapes (e.g., clock for circle, window for square).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name the shapes and identify similar shapes in the classroom.

Learning Point: Pupils recall and identify basic geometric shapes.

Step 5: Colours Revision and Rhyme

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Colour Recognition/Song Integration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows colour flashcards (red, blue, yellow, green) and asks pupils to name them. The teacher then leads pupils in singing the “Counting Rhyme” from the Board Summary, encouraging actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name the colours and sing the counting rhyme with actions.

Learning Point: Pupils revise primary colours and reinforce counting through a song.

Step 6: Video Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Audio-Visual Learning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the counting video and plays it for the pupils. The teacher encourages pupils to count along with the video and observe the objects shown.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, count along, and enjoy the visual learning experience.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce counting and number recognition through an engaging video.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “Count 5 claps for me.”
2. “Show me the number 7 flashcard.”
3. “What shape is this?” (showing a triangle cut-out).
4. “What colour is this?” (showing a red flashcard).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summary/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their active participation and good memory. The teacher reminds them that it’s good to remember what they’ve learned and encourages them to keep practising counting at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the teacher’s encouragement.

Learning Point: Pupils feel a sense of accomplishment and are motivated to continue learning.

Lesson Keywords

• Count – To say numbers in order.
• Number – A symbol or word for quantity.
• Match – To put similar things together.
• Shape – The form of an object.
• Colour – The appearance of an object based on light.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who are struggling, provide larger number and picture cards, use fewer items for counting, offer hand-over-hand guidance for matching, and repeat instructions slowly and clearly. Focus on numbers 1-5 first before moving to higher numbers.

Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, challenge them to count beyond 10, identify more complex shapes (e.g., rectangle, oval), or compare quantities using terms like “more than” or “less than” with small groups of objects.