Complete Lesson Plan – How Many Altogether?
Topic: How Many Altogether?
Grade: KG
Subject: Math
Duration: 45 minutes
Teacher: Tr. Christa
Learning Outcome (SMART): Students will be able to add numbers from 1–10 using
objects and pictures with at least 80% accuracy.
Aim: To introduce addition as putting groups together.
Subsidiary Aim: Students will count numbers in order and use the plus (+) sign correctly.
Personal Aim: Improve questioning techniques and encourage active participation from all
learners.
Teaching & Learning Activities: Whole Class discussion, Pair Work, Group Work,
Educational Game.
Assessment: Formative – oral questioning and observation. Summative –
worksheet/activity. Informal – classroom responses. Objective – matching, multiple choice,
true/false.
Success Criteria: • I can count in order.
• I can add objects together.
• I can use the plus sign correctly.
• I can explain my answer.
Prior Knowledge: Students already know number order, number recognition, and how to
write numbers 1–10.
Learners' Interests, Needs & Preferences: Students enjoy colorful pictures, counting
games, movement activities, and hands-on materials.
Lesson Stages: Warm-up (5 min): Count objects together and review numbers.
Input (15 min): Introduce addition using pictures and real objects.
Guided Practice (15 min): Teacher models addition and students practice in pairs/groups.
Independent Task (7 min): Complete worksheet or picture addition activity.
Feedback (3 min): Share answers and reflect on learning.
Support: Provide counters, number cards, and extra teacher guidance for students who
forget number order.
Challenge: Ask higher-achieving students to solve larger addition problems within 10.
Extension: Complete an additional worksheet or create their own addition story problem.
Choice: Students may use counters, drawings, or number cards to solve problems.
TPACK - Technology: PowerPoint slides, counting videos, interactive counting game.
TPACK - Pedagogy: Active learning, questioning, modeling, pair work, and game-based
learning.
TPACK - Content: Addition within 10 using objects and pictures.
Why Technology Improves Learning: Technology increases engagement, provides visual
support, and gives immediate practice opportunities.
Prior Knowledge Questions: Can you count from 1 to 10? Can you show me number 5?
CCQs: How many friends altogether? What does the plus sign mean? 3 pencils plus 2 books
equals?
ICQs: Will you work alone or with a partner? What will you do first? What will you do
second?
Higher Order Questions: How do you know your answer is correct? Can you make a
different addition problem with the same answer?
Monitoring Plan: Observe counting accuracy, participation, use of the plus sign, and
problem-solving strategies.
Who May Need Support?: Students who struggle with counting, number recognition, or
writing numbers.
What Evidence Will You Collect?: Student responses, completed worksheets, and
observations during activities.
Peer Feedback: Students compare answers with a partner and discuss differences.
Teacher Feedback: Immediate verbal praise, correction, and guidance during activities.
Immediate Feedback: Given during guided and independent practice.
Delayed Feedback: Review common mistakes in the next lesson.
Anticipated Problems: Students may confuse counting order, skip numbers, or
misunderstand the plus sign.
Possible Solutions: Use concrete materials, visual aids, repetition, and extra guided
practice.