Mathematics - Term 1 - Week 4

Today, we will learn about numbers and how to count them. Numbers are symbols that help us understand how many things there are. We will focus on the numbers from 1 to 10. Let's start by counting together! I will hold up some fingers, and you will count them out loud with me.

Let's look at some objects in the classroom. I have five blocks here. Can anyone tell me how many blocks I have? (Wait for responses.) That's right! We have five blocks. Now, if I add two more blocks, how many do we have in total? Let's count together: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven! We have seven blocks now.

I will place two groups of objects on the table. One group has four apples, and the other has six apples. Can anyone tell me which group has more apples? (Encourage students to observe and respond.) Yes, the group with six apples has more! Now, let's practice using the words 'more' and 'less' together. If I take one apple away from the group of six, how many will be left? Let's count together to find out.

Now it's your turn! I want you to take out your worksheets. You will see pictures of different objects. Count how many there are and write the correct number next to each picture. After that, draw a line connecting the groups of objects that have more or less. Remember to use the words 'more' and 'less' in your sentences when you explain your choices to a partner.

• 5
• 6
• 4
• 3

Answer: 5

Each hand has five fingers.

• 2
• 4
• 5
• 1

Answer: 4

The number that comes after 3 is 4.

Answer: 5

When you add 2 apples and 3 apples together, you get 5 apples.

• 7
• 5
• They are equal
• None

Answer: 5

5 is less than 7.

Answer: 5

The number before 6 is 5.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Answer: 3

1 cookie plus 2 cookies equals 3 cookies.

Answer: 8

Each cat has 4 legs, so 2 cats have 4 + 4 = 8 legs.

• 9
• 8
• They are equal
• None

Answer: 9

9 is greater than 8.