Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to colour

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

-Sort objects according to colour
-Group objects of the same colour
-Show interest in sorting and grouping objects
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, sort and group objects according to colour
-Use letters to sort and group objects according to colour
-Discuss the importance of sorting and grouping objects in daily life
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How can we group objects according to their colours?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 1
-Counters of different colours
-Bottle tops
-Colored pictures
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to size
Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to texture
Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to use

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

-Compare objects according to size
-Group objects as big or small
-Show interest in comparing objects according to size
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, compare objects according to size
-Point out and show small objects
-Point out and show big objects
-Write 'big' or 'small' to describe objects
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How can we compare objects according to size?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 2
-Objects of different sizes
-Bottles
-Books
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 3
Objects with different textures
Rough and smooth surfaces
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 4
Common household items
School supplies

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching objects
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by shape

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

-Pair same objects together
-Match objects that are the same
-Show interest in pairing and matching activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, match same objects
-Identify objects that are the same
-Use letters to indicate objects that are the same
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How do we pair objects that are the same?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 5
-Pairs of identical objects
-Pictures of similar objects
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 6
Objects of different shapes
Shape cutouts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by texture
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from smallest to biggest
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from biggest to smallest

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

-Identify objects with same texture
-Match objects according to texture
-Show interest in exploring different textures
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups or pairs, pair objects that have the same texture
-Identify objects with rough texture
-Identify objects with smooth texture
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How can we find objects with the same texture?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 7
-Objects with different textures
-Fabric samples
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 8
Objects of different sizes
Pictures showing size sequence
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 9
Objects of different sizes
Plastic bottles of different sizes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Creating patterns with objects
Pre-Number Activities - Creating different patterns
Pre-Number Activities - Making patterns with buttons

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

-Identify patterns of objects
-Create patterns using different objects
-Show interest in pattern activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Observe and identify patterns made with pencils
-Make patterns using pencils and bottle tops
-Create patterns using bean seeds and maize seeds
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How can we create different patterns using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 10
-Pencils of different colors
-Bottle tops
-Bean and maize seeds
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 11
Counters
Pencils
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 12
Buttons of different sizes and colors
Other patternmaking materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting pencils
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 20
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 30

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

-Count objects up to 10
-Identify number of objects in a group
-Show interest in counting activities
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Count and say the number of pencils
-Count objects in the classroom
-Identify groups with specific numbers of objects
-

How many pencils can you count?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 13
-Pencils
-Counters
-Objects for counting
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 14
Pictures of objects for counting
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 15
Pictures with objects to count
Skipping rope

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting sweets and sticks
Pre-Number Activities - Counting ants and buttons

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

-Count specific objects up to 30
-Identify groups with specific numbers
-Develop interest in counting items
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Count and say the number of sweets
-Count and say the number of sticks
-Count objects in the classroom environment
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How can we count different items correctly?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 16
-Pictures of sweets and sticks
-Actual counting sticks
-Counters
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 17
Pictures of ants and buttons
Actual buttons for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 50
Pre-Number Activities - Classification of objects
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 20

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

-Count numbers in ones up to 50
-Count objects up to 50
-Appreciate counting in daily life activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups of three, count stones in turns up to 50
-Count and say the number of buttons
-Practice counting daily objects up to 50
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How can we count objects up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 18
-Stones
-Buttons
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 19
Objects of different colors and sizes
Sorting trays
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 27
Number cards 120
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting by 2's up to 20
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 30
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 40

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

-Count by 2's up to 20
-Identify even numbers up to 20
-Develop interest in skip counting
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, count by 2's up to 20 using concrete objects
-Practice skip counting using body parts
-Play games involving counting by 2's
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How can we count by 2's up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 28
-Counters arranged in pairs
-Number cards
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 29
Number cards 130
Counters
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
Number cards 140
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 50
Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 10
Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 20

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

-Count numbers forward up to 50
-Read numbers 1 to 50
-Show interest in counting to 50
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Take turns in counting numbers forward up to 50
-Use number cards to identify numbers up to 50
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 50
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How can we count forward up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 31
-Number cards 1-50
-Counters
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 32
Number cards 110
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 33
Number cards 120

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 30
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (1-10)

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

-Count numbers backwards from 30
-Identify preceding numbers
-Appreciate backward counting in daily activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, count numbers backwards from 30
-Use number cards to practice counting backwards
-Play games involving backward counting
-

How can we count backwards from 30?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 34
-Number cards 1-30
-Counters
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 35
Number cards
Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (11-20)
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (21-30)
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 10 in symbols

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

-Represent numbers 11 to 20 using objects
-Count specific quantities of objects
-Develop interest in representing numbers with objects
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, play games representing numbers 11 to 20 using objects
-Draw pictures to represent numbers
-Match numbers to sets of objects
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How can we show numbers 11 to 20 using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 36
-Counters
-Number cards
-Drawing materials
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 37
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 38
Writing materials
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 31 to 40 in symbols

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

-Read numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Write numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Show interest in reading and writing numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Practice reading numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 11 to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 39
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 40
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 41

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 5 in words

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

-Read numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
-Write numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
-Appreciate reading and writing larger numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Practice reading numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 41 to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 42
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 43
Number word cards
Flash cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 6 to 10 in words
Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 10
Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 20

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

-Read numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Write numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Develop interest in reading and writing number words
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Practice reading numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Practice writing numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Match number words with symbols and quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 6 to 10 in words?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 44
-Number word cards
-Writing materials
-Flash cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 45
Number charts with missing numbers
Number cards
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 46
Number charts with missing numbers
Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 20
Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 50
Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 20

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

-Create patterns with numbers up to 20
-Extend number patterns
-Show interest in creating number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, create patterns with numbers up to 20
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given number patterns
-

What interesting number patterns can we create?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 47
-Number cards
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 48
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 49
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 50
Whole Numbers - Playing number games
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using base ten materials

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

-Compare numbers up to 50 using more than, less than, or equal to
-Arrange numbers in ascending order
-Develop interest in comparing larger numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use number cards to compare numbers up to 50
-Practice using 'more than', 'less than', and 'equal to' when comparing numbers
-Arrange number cards in ascending order
-

How can we compare numbers up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 50
-Number cards
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 51
Digital devices (if available)
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 52
Base ten materials
Bundled sticks
Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Modeling addition by putting together
Addition - Using "+" and "=" signs

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

-Model addition as putting objects together
-Count objects to find the total
-Show interest in addition activities
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, safely put two groups of objects together
-Count the total number of objects after combining
-Discuss real-life situations where addition is used
-

How can we add objects together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 60
-Counters
-Objects for counting
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 61
Number cards
Addition symbol cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding single digit numbers (1)
Addition - Adding single digit numbers (2)
Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (1)

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

-Add 2 single digit numbers with sum up to 5
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition exercises
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Add 2 single digit numbers by counting on
-Use counters to add numbers
-Practice writing addition statements
-

How can we add numbers with sum up to 5?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 62
-Counters
-Number cards
-Addition charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 63
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (2)
Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (3)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (1)

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

-Add 3 single digit numbers with sum up to 15
-Write addition statements with 3 addends
-Develop interest in addition of multiple numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Add 3 single digit numbers using concrete objects
-Add 3 single digit numbers by counting on
-Practice writing addition statements with 3 addends
-

How can we add three numbers with sum up to 15?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 66
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 67
Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (2)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (3)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (4)

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

-Add a 2-digit number (21-30) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition of larger numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping horizontally
-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping vertically
-Solve simple addition problems
-

How can we add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number vertically?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 68
-Place value charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 69
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding using counters (1)
Addition - Adding using counters (2)

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

-Add numbers using counters
-Count the total number of counters
-Develop interest in using counters for addition
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Count four counters and add another six counters
-Count the total number of counters altogether
-Write addition statements based on the counters used
-

How can we use counters to add numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 71
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 72

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Addition using number line (1)
Addition - Addition using number line (2)
Addition - Addition using number line (3)

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

-Add numbers using a number line
-Show addition as movement on the number line
-Develop interest in using number line for addition
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Draw a line on the floor and mark as shown
-Stand at a number and move steps forward
-Read the number at the last step
-Write addition statement based on the movement
-

How can we use a number line to add numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 73
-Number line drawn on floor
-Number line charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 74
Drawing of number lines
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 75
Drawing of number lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (1)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (2)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (3)

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

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 20
-Complete addition patterns
-Show interest in number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving addition with numbers up to 20
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 76
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 77
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 78

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (4)
Addition - Creating number patterns (1)
Addition - Creating number patterns (2)

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

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 50
-Complete addition patterns
-Develop interest in number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving addition with numbers up to 50
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 79
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 80
Pattern examples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 81
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Playing games involving addition (1)
Addition - Playing games involving addition (2)

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

-Play games involving addition with numbers up to 20
-Follow rules in addition games
-Show interest in learning addition through games
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Play simple addition board games
-Take turns in addition games
-Practice mental addition through games
-

How can we use games to practice addition?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 82
-Addition board games
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 83
Digital devices (if available)
Addition game cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Solving addition story problems (1)
Subtraction - Modeling subtraction as 'taking away'
Subtraction - Using '-' and '=' signs

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

-Solve simple addition word problems
-Write addition sentences for word problems
-Show interest in solving addition problems
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Listen to simple addition word problems
-Identify the numbers to add in the problems
-Write addition sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we solve addition problems from real-life situations?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 84
-Addition problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 91
Objects for counting
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 92
Number cards
Subtraction symbol cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (1)
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (2)
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (3)

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

-Subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 5
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction exercises
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, subtract by counting backwards
-In pairs/groups, subtract using concrete objects
-Practice writing subtraction statements
-

How can we subtract from numbers up to 5?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 93
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 94
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 95

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (4)
Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (1)
Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (2)

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

-Subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 20
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Develop interest in subtraction of larger numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, subtract by counting backwards
-In pairs/groups, subtract using concrete objects
-Practice writing subtraction statements
-

How can we subtract from numbers up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 96
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 97
Place value charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 98
Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (3)
Subtraction - Subtraction using counters (1)

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

-Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (41-50) without regrouping
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction of larger numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use number cards or charts to work out subtraction of a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number
-Perform subtraction horizontally and vertically
-Solve simple subtraction problems
-

How can we subtract a 1-digit number from numbers 41-50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 99
-Number cards
-Place value charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 100
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtraction using counters (2)
Subtraction - Subtraction using number line (1)
Subtraction - Subtraction using number line (2)

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

-Subtract different numbers using counters
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction activities
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use counters to subtract different combinations of numbers
-Count the remaining counters after taking away
-Write subtraction statements based on counters used
-

How can we subtract different numbers using counters?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 101
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 102
Number line drawn on floor
Number line charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 103
Number line charts
Drawing of number lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Working with missing numbers in patterns (1)
Subtraction - Working with missing numbers in patterns (2)
Subtraction - Creating number patterns (1)

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

-Identify missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction up to 20
-Complete subtraction patterns
-Show interest in number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 20
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete subtraction patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in subtraction patterns?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 104
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 105
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 106
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Creating number patterns (2)
Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (1)
Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (2)

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

-Create patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 50
-Extend subtraction patterns
-Develop interest in creating number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, create subtraction patterns with numbers up to 50
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given subtraction patterns
-

What subtraction patterns can we create with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 107
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 108
Subtraction board games
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 109
Digital devices (if available)
Subtraction game cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (1)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (2)

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

-Solve simple subtraction word problems
-Write subtraction sentences for word problems
-Show interest in solving subtraction problems
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Listen to simple subtraction word problems
-Identify the numbers to subtract in the problems
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we solve subtraction problems from real-life situations?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 110
-Subtraction problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
Addition problem cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Solving addition story problems (3)
Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (2)
Addition - Creating and solving addition problems using technology

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

-Create addition word problems
-Solve addition problems created by peers
-Show interest in creating and solving addition problems
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Create simple addition word problems in pairs
-Share problems with other pairs to solve
-Write addition sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we create our own addition problems?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 86
-Pictures for problem creation
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 111
Subtraction problem cards
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 87
Digital devices (if available)

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers
Measurement
Measurement

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (3)
Mass - Comparing mass - Heavier than
Mass - Comparing mass - Lighter than

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

-Create subtraction word problems
-Solve subtraction problems created by peers
-Show interest in creating and solving subtraction problems
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Create simple subtraction word problems in pairs
-Share problems with other pairs to solve
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we create our own subtraction problems?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 112
-Pictures for problem creation
-Counters
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 124
Objects of different mass
Balance scales
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 125
Objects of different mass
Balance scales

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Comparing mass - Same as
Mass - Comparing mass of various objects
Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (1)

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

-Compare the mass of objects
-Identify objects with the same mass
-Show interest in comparing mass
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, collect safe objects that might have same mass
-Compare objects using balance scales to find those with same mass
-Use "same as" to make comparison statements
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How can we find objects that have the same mass?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 126
-Objects of different and same mass
-Balance scales
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 127
Various objects to compare
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 128
Empty containers
Beans, maize, or flour

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (2)
Mass - Using and comparing non-standard units for mass

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

-Measure mass using various non-standard units
-Record measurements using non-standard units
-Develop interest in measuring mass
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Measure the mass of various objects using different non-standard units
-Record measurements in a table
-Compare measurements with other groups
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How many bottle tops or stones does it take to balance different objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 129
-Bottle tops, stones, beans
-Objects to measure
-Balance scales
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 130
Various measuring units

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Applying mass measurement to real-life situations
Mass - Playing games involving mass
Capacity - Comparing capacity - More than

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

-Apply mass measurement in real-life situations
-Measure objects in the environment
-Appreciate the use of mass measurement in daily life
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss real-life situations where mass measurement is used
-Measure various objects in the school environment
-Record and share findings
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Where do we use mass measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 131
-Objects in the environment
-Non-standard measuring units
-Balance scales
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 132
Digital devices (if available)
Objects for mass games
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 141
Containers of different sizes
Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity - Less than
Capacity - Comparing capacity - Same as
Capacity - Comparing capacity of various containers

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

-Compare the capacity of containers
-Identify containers which hold less than others
-Develop interest in comparing capacity
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, collect safe containers of different sizes
-Fill containers with water to compare which holds less
-Use "less than" to make comparison statements
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How can you tell if a container holds less than another?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 142
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 143
Containers of different and same capacity
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 144
Various containers to compare

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (1)
Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (2)

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

-Measure capacity using arbitrary units
-Compare measurements using the same unit
-Show interest in measuring capacity
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, fill basins with water using different small containers
-Count the number of small containers used to fill the basin
-Compare measurements with other groups
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How can we measure the capacity of containers using non-standard units?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 145
-Small containers
-Basins
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 146
Cups, spoons
Containers to measure

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Using and comparing non-standard units for capacity
Capacity - Applying capacity measurement to real-life situations
Capacity - Re-using containers for different purposes

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

-Measure containers using different non-standard units
-Compare measurements using different units
-Show interest in measuring capacity
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Measure the capacity of the same container using different non-standard units (cups, spoons, bottle caps)
-Record the measurements
-Discuss why measurements differ when using different units
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Why do we get different measurements when using different containers to measure capacity?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 147
-Various measuring units
-Containers to measure
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 148
Containers in the environment
Nonstandard measuring units
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 149
Empty containers
Items to be kept in containers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Making containers for specific purposes
Time - Days of the week
Time - Activities on different days of the week

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

-Make simple containers for specific purposes
-Compare the capacity of made containers
-Show interest in creating useful containers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, make simple containers using available materials
-Compare the capacity of the made containers
-Discuss the uses of different containers
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How can we make containers for specific purposes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 150
-Materials for making containers
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 153
Chart showing days of the week
Songs/rhymes about days of the week
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 154
Chart showing activities on different days
Pictures showing different activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Time - Months of the year (1)
Time - Months of the year (2)
Time - Events and celebrations in different months

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

-Identify months of the year
-Name months of the year in sequence
-Show interest in learning months of the year
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, sing songs/rhymes related to the months of the year
-Tell and write months of the year in sequence
-Discuss the current month and the next month
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What are the months of the year and how do they follow each other?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 155
-Chart showing months of the year
-Songs/rhymes about months of the year
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 156
Calendar
Chart showing months and seasons
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 157
Calendar
Pictures of celebrations

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Money - Identifying Kenyan currency coins
Money - Identifying Kenyan currency note (sh.50)

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

-Identify Kenyan currency coins
-Sort coins according to their value
-Show interest in learning about coins
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, recognize and sort out different Kenyan currency coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40) according to their value
-Identify features of different coins
-Match coins to their values
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How can you identify Kenyan currency coins?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 159
-Kenyan currency coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40)
-Chart showing coins
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 160
Kenyan sh.50 note
Chart showing the sh.50 note

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Counting Kenyan currency coins
Money - Buying items from a model shop (1)
Money - Buying items from a model shop (2)

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

-Count Kenyan currency coins one at a time
-Tell the value of different coins
-Show interest in counting coins
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, tell how many coins of sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40 by counting
-Count combinations of different coins
-Practice identifying and counting coins
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How do we count different Kenyan currency coins?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 161
-Kenyan currency coins
-Chart showing coin values
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 162
Model classroom shop
Items with price tags
Play money
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 163
Model classroom shop
Items with price tags
Play money

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement
Geometry
Geometry

Money - Importance of money in daily life
Lines - Identifying straight lines
Lines - Drawing straight lines

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

-Identify uses of money in daily life
-Explain the importance of money
-Appreciate the use of money in buying items from shops
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the importance of money in daily life
-Identify different situations where money is used
-Create a chart showing uses of money
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Why is money important in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 164
-Pictures showing use of money
-Kenyan currency coins and notes
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 168
Classroom objects with straight lines
Pictures showing straight lines
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 169
Sticks
Drawing materials
Paper

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

Lines - Identifying curved lines
Lines - Drawing curved lines
Lines - Comparing straight and curved lines

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

-Identify curved lines in different situations
-Form curved lines using body positions
-Show interest in identifying curved lines
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, form a semicircle, draw a line around it and identify the line drawn as a curved line
-Identify curved lines in classroom objects
-Discuss examples of curved lines in the environment
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What is a curved line and where can we find curved lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 170
-Classroom objects with curved lines
-Pictures showing curved lines
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 171
Drawing materials
Paper
Pattern examples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 172
Objects with straight and curved lines
Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Lines - Recognizing lines in real objects
Shapes - Identifying rectangles

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

-Recognize straight and curved lines from real objects
-Identify lines in the environment
-Appreciate the presence of lines in everyday objects
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, observe and identify lines from different objects in the environment
-Classify objects based on the types of lines they have
-Draw objects from the environment showing their lines
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Where can we find straight and curved lines in our environment?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 173
-Real objects from the environment
-Pictures of objects with different lines
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 178
Rectangular objects
Cutouts of rectangles
Pictures showing rectangles

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

Shapes - Identifying triangles
Shapes - Identifying circles
Shapes - Comparing rectangles, triangles, and circles
Shapes - Making patterns with shapes (1)
Shapes - Making patterns with shapes (2)

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

-Identify triangles in objects from the environment
-Recognize the properties of triangles
-Develop interest in identifying triangles
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, use safe objects from the environment to recognize triangles
-Identify triangles in classroom objects
-Discuss the properties of triangles (3 sides, 3 corners)
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What shapes are triangles and where can we find them?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 179
-Triangular objects
-Cut-outs of triangles
-Pictures showing triangles
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 180
Circular objects
Cutouts of circles
Pictures showing circles
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 181
Objects of different shapes
Cutouts of different shapes
Shape sorting cards
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 182
Cutouts of different shapes
Drawing materials
Pattern examples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 183
Cutouts of different shapes
Coloring materials
Fabric samples with patterns

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -