Math Lesson
Math Lesson
Engaging Activity 2 - K-W-L Chart where students write what they know and want to
learn about whole numbers.
Today, we are going to explore whole numbers and learn how to read and write them
correctly. Understanding whole numbers is essential because they are used in daily
life, from counting items to understanding prices when shopping. Let’s get excited
about discovering how numbers tell us about the world around us!
Key Concepts:
Concept 1 - Whole numbers are numbers without fractions or decimals, starting from
zero.
Whole numbers are the basic building blocks of mathematics that help us count,
measure, and understand quantities in everyday life.
Significance - This activity promotes active learning and engagement while allowing
students to explore numbers.
Instructions -
2) Each student will pick a card and read the number aloud.
3) Students will write the number they found on their paper and create a sentence
using that number.
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Assessment Questions:
Instructions -
2) Call out numbers randomly, and students will mark them on their cards.
3) The first student to mark a complete row shouts "Bingo!" and reads out the
numbers they marked.
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Instructions -
1) Sit in a circle and count up to 20 together, with each student saying one number in
turn.
2) After reaching 20, discuss what they can count in their surroundings.
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Instructions -
1) Each student will create a page for a class number book, illustrating a whole
number with objects.
2) They will write the number and a sentence describing its significance (e.g., "I see
5 apples").
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Assessment Questions:
Supporting Material 1 - "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle: This book
uses numbers to count the food the caterpillar eats, reinforcing number recognition.
H.O.T.S.:
Question 2 - Can you think of a situation where whole numbers are crucial?
Answer 2 - Whole numbers are crucial when shopping, as prices are often whole
numbers, and we must count our money to make purchases.
Guiding Overview for Teacher: Students will find and document items around their
home or neighborhood that are represented by whole numbers (e.g., 3 trees, 5
books).
Assessment Question - What whole numbers did you find, and what items did they
represent?
Assessment Question - What was the most interesting number you recorded, and
why?
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