PP1 Curriculum Design: sub strand 2.6 number puzzle

Specific Learning Outcomes 

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

1. identify different parts of numerals 1-9 for development of number concept
2. join different parts of numbers to form complete number symbols 1-9
3. relate number symbols 1-9 with the objects in the environment
4. enjoy completing number puzzles and relate number symbols with the objects in the environment for enjoyment
5. use ICT to complete number puzzles 1-9

Suggested Learning Experiences

• Learners look at and talk about different parts of number symbols.
• Demonstrate how to join different parts of numerals to form a complete numeral.
• In pairs or groups learners join different parts of number symbols to form a complete numeral
• Learner listen to and sing songs on number symbols as they complete the number numeral
• Learners relate number symbols with the objects in the environment
• Learners complete number puzzles using ICT 

Key Inquiry Questions

1. Which number can be formed using these pieces?
2. How many pieces are these? What number can they form?

Core competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving as learners join parts to form a whole
• Digital literacy as they complete number puzzles using ICT

Link to PCIs:

• Citizenship: communication as they identify parts
• Life skills: critical thinking and problem solving as they complete missing parts of the puzzle.
• Values: sharing and turn taking.

Link to other activity areas:

• Environ mental activities
• Psychomotor and creative activities

Suggested learning resources: Number cut outs, number charts, puzzle pieces.

Suggested Assessment Rubrics:

Achievement 

Above expectation

Identifies and recognize number parts for numerals 1-9 and beyond

Join different parts of number to form complete number symbols and explain how it is done.

Use ICT to complete number puzzles efficiently and show enthusiasm.

Meets expectation

Identifies and recognize number parts for numerals 1-9

Join different parts of number to form complete number symbols 1-9.

Use ICT to complete number puzzles efficiently.

Approaches expectation

Identifies and recognize number parts for numerals 1-5

Join different parts of number to form complete number symbols 1-6.

Use ICT to complete number puzzles with difficult.

Below expectation

Identifies and recognize number parts for a single numeral. 

Join different parts of number to form complete number symbols 1-3.

Cannot complete number puzzles using ICT.

PP1 Curriculum Design: sub strand 2.6 number puzzle