PP1 Curriculum Design: sub strand 2.3 Counting Concrete objects

Specific Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the sub-strand, the learner  should be  able to:

1. count concrete objects 1-9 for development of numeracy skills and associating a group of objects with a number symbol
2. demonstrate one to one correspondence while counting concrete objects
3. enjoy counting concrete objects within their environment
4. appreciate the use of one to one correspondence in real life situations.

Suggested Learning Experiences

• Learners demonstrate counting objects 1-9
• Learners count objects for numbers 1-9 (body parts, colours of the national flag, different types of food, objects in the class)
• Learners play counting games involving counting objects 1-9 
• Learners match numerals with concrete objects for numbers 1-9
• In groups or pairs, individually, learners count people or objects in their class up to 9.
• Learners to count concrete objects from 1-20 using ICT devices.
• Learners to play video games on counting.

 Key Inquiry Questions

1. How many objects are these?
2. How many learners are in your group?
3. How many boys or girls are in your group?

Core competence:

•           Critical thinking and problem solving as they count specific number of objects Communication and collaboration as they count in groups

Link to PCIs

• Citizenship: collaboration as they collect materials for use.
• Life skills :
  • Critical thinking as they count objects. 
  • Self awareness as they count using body parts.
• Values: Love, sharing, turn taking and respect for others.

Link to other activity areas:

Creative and psychomotor as they sing number songs.

Suggested community service: – non-formal activity to support learning through application:   Learners to count objects and animals at school or at home and take good care of them.

Suggested Learning Resources:

Number flash cards/charts/calendar, clay, plasticine.

Suggested Assessment Rubrics:

Achievement 

Above expectation

Count concrete objects 1-9 and beyond.

Demonstrate one to one correspondence while counting concrete objects 1-9 and beyond.

Match numerals with concrete objects for number symbols 1-9 and beyond.

Enjoy counting objects within the environment even during other activities.

Meets expectation

Count concrete objects 1-9

Demonstrate one to one correspondence while counting concrete objects 1-9.

Match numerals with concrete objects for number symbols 1-9.

Enjoy counting objects within the environment in the classroom only.

Approaches expectation

Count concrete objects 1-6

Demonstrate one to one correspondence while counting concrete objects 1-6.

Match numerals with concrete objects for number symbols 1-6.

Enjoy counting objects within the environment while guided by the teacher.

Below expectation

Count concrete objects below 6

Demonstrate one to one  

correspondence while counting concrete objects below 6.

Match numerals with concrete objects for number symbols below 6.

Enjoy counting objects within the environment up to 5

PP1 Curriculum Design: sub strand 2.3 Counting Concrete objects