Year 1 - Maths
Representing counting songs
Counting, recognising and comparing numbers 0 - 10
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will review their knowledge from the EYFS of counting in all its forms to and from 10. They will compare and order numbers to 10 practically and will consider the role of zero to represent nothing.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use manipulatives and pictures to represent 'how many' in songs.
Key Notes
- Secure understanding of counting principles explored so far (stable-order, one-to-one, cardinal).
- Know the importance of number rhymes in developing our number sense.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Represent: Showing something or standing for something. A raindrop in the song can be represented with a cube or counter.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Inaccurate representation of the number rhymes.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Secure understanding of counting principles explored so far (stable-order, one-to-one, cardinal). Know the importance of number rhymes in developing our number sense.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Represent'
Showing something or standing for something. A raindrop in the song can be represented with a cube or counter. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Inaccurate representation of the number rhymes. Correction: Once again, ensure all children have access to any countable objects needed and ensure the visuals on the slides are not replied upon. Take time to revisit early counting principles, modelling how these can be used to help represent a given visual.
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- Conservation Study Guide
- Counting different groups Study Guide
- Counting forwards and backwards within 10 Study Guide
- Counting objects within ten Study Guide
- Finding the missing numbers Study Guide
- Introducing zero Study Guide
- More than and fewer than Study Guide
- One less with manipulatives and counting Study Guide
- One more with manipulatives and counting Study Guide
- Ordering numbers to 10 Study Guide
- Ordinal numbers Study Guide
- Subitising numbers to five Study Guide
- Using numerals Study Guide
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