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Lesson: Comparing Numbers School: DL
Date: Teacher:
Class: Primary 1 Class size: 25
Learning Compare numbers from 0–10 using real objects, pictures, and number cards.
Objectives:
Lesson Compare two numbers between 0 and 10. Identify which number is greater
objectives: than, less than, or equal to another number.
Vocabulary: Compare, equal, same, less, fewer, more, greater, set
Previous Number 1 to 10, number lines
learning:
Plan
Activities Resources
Beginning - Count numbers 1–10. Sing a counting song. Number cards
(5 mins) - Show number cards randomly. Ask learners to Number songs
identify each number quickly. Number line
- Draw a number line and ask;
- Which number comes after 5?
- Which number comes before 8?
- Which number is bigger: 3 or 6?
Middle - Display two groups of objects. Learners count
(30 mins each group. Number cards
) - Ask: Which group has more? Which has
Number songs
fewer?
- Introduce the words more / greater than, fewer Number line
/ less than, and equal to / the same with Real objects
examples.
- Learners work in pairs. Compare two sets with
comparison sentences.
-Do the Learner’s Book Exercise 1.3 question
1 ,2, 3 and 4.
End - Ask learners to compare numbers shown on
(10 mins) the board.
- Quick exit questions:
Which number is greater, 9 or 6?
Which number is less, 2 or 5?
Are 4 and 4 equal?
- Summarize the lesson.
Additional Information
Assessment Health and safety issues?
Differentiation
ICT access?
For slow learners: Learners work in pairs. Compare Number songs
- Use counters, blocks, or two sets with comparison
picture cards. sentences.
- Work with numbers 0–5
before progressing to 10. Formative Assessment
For Confident learners:
- Compare three numbers
and arrange them from
smallest to largest.
- Complete extension
worksheets independently.
Reflection and evaluation
Reflection:
Were the lesson objectives Yes
realistic? -comparing numbers
What did the learners learn today? -students participated in learning actively
What was the learning - preparing additional work is great idea
atmosphere like? Did my planned - to put game activity
differentiation work well? Did I
stick to timings?
What changes did I make from my
plan and why?
Summary/Evaluation
What two things went really well? Consider both teaching and learning.
1. learners know the number sequence
2. can compare the numbers with minimal support
What two things would have improved the lesson? Consider both teaching and learning.
1. Fun games like rolling dice
2. Increase opportunities for student participation
What have I learned from this lesson about the class or individuals that will inform my next
lesson?
Learners understand the lesson more when they see the real objects / pictures instead of
numbers.