Unit Plan
Exploring Numbers Unit Plan
This Mathematics unit addresses a range of number concepts involving identifying, sequencing and representing.
It consists of 10 lessons of approximately 60 minutes duration.
The sequence of lessons and suggested time frames should be regarded as a guide only; teachers should pace lessons in accordance with the individual learning needs of their class.
An assessment task for monitoring student understanding of the unit objectives is included and will require an additional lesson.
Overview
Objectives
- To identify the numbers from 0 to 10.
- To identify numbers in our environment.
- To sequence the numbers from 1 to 10.
- To sequence the numbers from 1 to 20 and identify missing numbers.
- To identify number patterns to 20.
- To understand how number stories and rhymes can help with counting.
- To count small collections to identify 'how many'.
- To connect numbers by their name, numeral and quantity.
- To use subitizing to count small collections.
- To quickly identify a small collection of objects with the use of subitizing.
Preparing for Learning
Prior to commencing the unit, develop a numbers display in the classroom. Display posters, word wall vocabulary and learning goals that the students will engage with throughout the unit to stimulate their learning. For examples of such resources, browse the Place Value category on the Teach Starter website.
There are many concepts to address when introducing numbers to younger students. The lessons in this unit cover a range of these concepts, many of which have varying degrees of complexity. Teachers are encouraged to select lessons from the unit that best suit the learning needs of their students, or to adapt lessons accordingly.
Some of the resources which accompany this unit plan will need to be prepared prior to teaching. For this reason, it is advised that teachers browse through all lessons before commencing the unit.
Lessons
Resources
Australian Curriculum alignment
- Mathematics > Foundation Year > Number and Algebra > Number and place value > ACMNA001
Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting pointElaborationsreading stories from other cul...
- Mathematics > Foundation Year > Number and Algebra > Number and place value > ACMNA002
Connect number names, numerals and quantities, including zero, initially up to 10 and then beyondElaborationsunderstanding that each object must be counted only once, that the arrangement of objects d...
- Mathematics > Foundation Year > Number and Algebra > Number and place value > ACMNA003
Subitise small collections of objectsElaborationsusing subitising as the basis for ordering and comparing collections of numbers (Skills: Numeracy)(View this topic on www.australiancurriculum.edu.au )...
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Comment by Chelsea Pran on June 2, 2017 at 10:05 pm
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