Mathematics Scheme of Work Primary 1 Federal, Measuring length, number line, Finding missing numbers,Schemeofwork.com
FIRST TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR GENERAL MATHEMATICS PRIMARY 1
WEEK ONE
TOPIC / CONTENT
WHOLE NUMBERS 1-5
i. Collecting, sorting and classifying objects leading to the idea of numbers 1- 5
ii. Identification of numbers of objects 1-5
iii. Reading of numbers 1- 5
iv. Writing of numbers 1- 5
v. Ordering of numbers up 1 – 5
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Mixes the collection and ask pupils to sort
- Guides pupils to form groups of collection
- Read number 1 – 5
- Guide pupils to write numbers 1 – 5
Pupils:
- Sort collections according to types
- Classify mixed collections by forming groups for objects
- Read and write numbers 1 – 5
- Arrange objects in magnitude
Instructional Resources:
Counters: stones, beans, bottle tops, leaves, nylon bags, number cards etc.
WEEK TWO
TOPIC / CONTENT
WHOLE NUMBERS ZERO (0)
- Identifying the symbol Zero (0)
- Reading of symbol 0
- Writing of symbol
Creating zero situation e.g. removing objects from the bags till nothing is left in the bag.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Put one stone in a bag, 2 in another, 3 in another and 0 in another.
- Guides pupils to recognize and write the symbol 0
iii. Remove stones from bag till nothing is left.
Pupils
i. Put stones into the bags as directed by the teacher.
Instructional Resources:
Stones, seeds, bottle cover etc.
WEEK THREE
TOPIC / CONTENT
WHOLE NUMBERS 6 – 9
- Sorting and classifying objects leading to ideas of 6-9
- Identification of number 6 – 9
- Counting and Reading of numbers 6-9
- Writing of number 6 – 9
Ordering number 6 – 9
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to classify groups of similar objects
- Lead pupils to identify numbers that add up to 6
- Guide pupils to count, read, and write numbers 1-9
- Lead pupils to write numbers in order of their magnitude
Pupils:
- Sort and classify collection
- Identify numbers 6-9 using flash cards
- Count, read and write numbers 1 – 9
- Arrange number 6-9 in magnitude.
Instructional Resources:
Counters: balls, pebbles, button, bottle tops, leaves and oranges, flash cards of numbers 1 – 9 etc.
WEEK FOUR
TOPIC / CONTENT
WHOLE NUMBERS 10
- Recognition of 10 as a group
- Reading and writing numbers 1 – 10
- Reading and writng numbers 10 – 20
Use of place value – Tens and Units (i.e. T, U)
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Leads pupils to recognize, record and write number 10.
- Give a group of objects that have 2 digit numbers to pupils
- Ask them to group in tens and keep the remainder aside.
- Lead pupils to recognize that 11 is a group of 10 and 1
Pupils
- Sort collection in 8, 9 and 10
- Recognize, read and write number 10
- Count 11 – 20 (objects)
- Count values under tens and units as well as writing such values.
Instructional Resources:
Counter; bottle tops, button, balls, toes and fingers etc.
WEEK FIVE
TOPIC / CONTENT
WHOLE NUMBERS 1 – 99
- Identification of numbers 1-99
- Counting of numbers 1-99
- Reading of numbers 1-99
- Writing of numbers 1-99
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Uses teaching resources to assist pupils identify and read numbers 1 – 99
- ii. Guides pupils to write numbers 1 – 99
Pupils:
-Read numbers 1 – 99
– Write numbers 1 – 99
Instructional Resources: Flash cards of number, etc.
WEEK SIX
TOPIC / CONTENT
FRACTION
- Introduction to the concept of fraction as a part of a whole
- Identification of half (1/2)
- Identification of quarter (1/4)
- Colour parts of a whole
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Present each object as a whole
- Cuts objects into equal parts of two
- Cuts an object e.g. orange into four equal parts.
- Asks pupil to colour ½ and ¼ of shapes in their books.
Pupils:
- Practice writing objects into 1 and ¼
- Matching drawings of ½ and ¼ of objects with cutting of ½ and ¼
- Colour ½ and ¼ of shapes in their workbook
- Give examples of things that can be shaded into ½ and ¼
- Suggest reasons for sharing things into ½ and ¼
Instructional Resources:
Oranges, apples, paper cuttings of shapes, coloured pencils and pair of scissors.
WEEK SEVEN
TOPIC / CONTENT
ADDITION
- Adding whole numbers with sum less than 5
- Adding whole numbers with sum less than 10
- Adding whole numbers with sum less than 20
Adding 2-digits numbers with sum greater than 40.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Group objects to form sums less than 5 and give total
- Group objects up to nine to;
- Form sums less than 10
- Form sum less than 18
- Group objects to form sums not greater than 40
- Lead pupils to give example of every day life where accuracy is needed.
Pupils:
- Groups objects to form sums less than 5 and count the total
- Combine the following objects counting the total:
- Two or more similar objects less than 10
- 3 similar objects less than 18
- 2 groups of 2-digit numbers less than 40
Instructional Resources:
- Orange, balls, leaves, bottle tops, number beads etc.
WEEK EIGHT
TOPIC / CONTENT
SUBTRACTION
- Subtract from whole numbers not greater than 9
- Subtract from whole number not greater than 18
Mentioning activities where accuracy in subtraction is needed.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to group set of object into 1-18
- Lead pupils to take away a lesser number from a group
- Leads pupils to give examples of accuracy situations.
Pupils:
- Group objects into 1-9
- Count and remove a lesser number from a group
- Give examples of everyday life where accuracy in subtraction is needed.
Instructional Resources:
Stones, oranges, bean seeds, balls, bottle top, number beads etc.
WEEK NINE
TOPIC / CONTENT
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
- Performing the addition operation with whole numbers, without using objects.
- Performing the subtraction operation without using objects.
- differentiating between addition and subtraction using place value not exceeding tens and units (T U).
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guide pupils to form two sets of unequal numbers
- Guides pupils to count the smaller set and discover how many sets are needed to meet up to the bigger group e.g. 8+( ) = 9
Pupils
- Groups objects into two of unequal numbers.
- Count them the numbers to ascertain how many are needed to complete it.
Instructional Resources:
Pebbles, beads, bottle tops, numbers etc. Beads, oranges.
WEEK TEN
TOPIC / CONTENT
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
i. Finding missing numbers in open sentences e.g. 8+( ) = 9 17 – ( ) = 9
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to collect sets of objects and form two groups of known unequal numbers.
- Guides pupils to discover the difference.
Pupils:
- Group objects into two of unequal numbers.
- Count objects to notice which one to complete and how many.
Instructional Resources:
Pebbles, beads, oranges, numbers
Instructional Resources
Pebbles, beads, bottle tops, numbers etc. Beads, oranges.
WEEK ELEVEN
TOPIC / CONTENT
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
i. Finding missing numbers in open sentences
e.g.15+( ) = 32
37-( ) = 20
ACTIVITIES
Teachers:
- Guides pupils to note the process of increasing numbers
- Guides pupils to note how to find out the differences between numbers.
Pupils:
- Crosscheck the need for accuracy
- Give examples of activities needing accuracy of addition.
Instructional Resources:
Pebbles, beads, bottle tops, numbers etc. Beads, oranges.
WEEK
TOPIC / CONTENT
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
- Finding missing numbers continues
- Simple word problems leading to addition
Simple word problems leading to subtraction
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
i. Guides pupils to find missing numbers:
1+ ( ) = 3
2+ ( ) = 5
Pupils
Solve problems on open sentences and related open sentences
Instructional Resources:
Bottle tops, beads, dot cards etc.
WEEK 12: Revision
WEEK 13: Examinations
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR GENERAL MATHEMATICS PRIMARY 1
WEEK ONE
TOPIC / CONTENT
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
- simple word problems leading to addition
Simple word problems leading to subtraction.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to count sets of numbers together
- Guides pupils to count all the objects together and take away.
Pupils:
- Gather objects count them all together to produce result.
- Count all the sets together and take away the needed numbers.
Instructional Resources
Bottle tops, beads, pebbles etc.
WEEK TWO
TOPIC / CONTENT
MONEY
i. Recognition of Nigerian Coins
e.g. 25k, 10k, 5k, 1k, and ½ k
ii. Sum of two or three coins.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
Leads pupils through suitable activities to recognize the different Nigerian currencies.
Pupils:
Engage in sorting out the denominations and identify them.
Instructional Resources:
Actual coins, paper money etc.
WEEK THREE
TOPIC / CONTENT
MONEY
- Shopping with a 10k pieces and receiving change Tracing of coins.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to establish shopping corner in the class
- Guides pupils to gather empty cans of items (e.g. for sale) and money.
Pupils:
- Gather all the items for the shopping corner.
- Groups themselves into seller and buyers.
Instructional Resources:
Coins – 1k, 5k, 10k, N1.00, paper coins.
WEEK FOUR
TOPIC / CONTENT
LENGTH
- The idea of length
- The unit of measuring length
Comparison of length of two or more objects to develop the idea of “longer than and “shorter than”.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Directs pupils to move using steps to measure the length
- Guides pupils to use arm length to measure the width of the classroom.
- Use sticks of different length.
Pupils:
- Move with calculated steps
- Use hand to measure objects in the classrooms
- Measure the length of the floor in their classroom.
Instructional Resources:
Pencil, sticks, classroom, pupils themselves.
WEEK FIVE
TOPIC / CONTENT
LENGTH
- Ordering of lengths of objects
Measuring the length of objects using natural units such as hand span, steps, arms length, stride etc.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Directs pupils to gather objects of different lengths
- Arrange them in order of magnitude
- To measure these objects with stripes, robe, hands etc.
Pupils:
- Gather objects of different lengths
- Arrange them according to length
- Measure and record.
Instructional Resources:
Pencil, space-classroom, sticks, hands.
WEEK SIX
TOPIC / CONTENT
LENGTH
- Value of length
- Ordering of length
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to identify value of length
- Guides pupils to state why lengths need to be ordered.
Pupils:
- Identify the value of length
- State the importance of orderliness
Instructional Resources:
Ruler, measuring tape.
WEEK SEVEN
TOPIC / CONTENT
CAPACITY
- Idea of capacity as way of measuring liquid, grains, sand etc.
- Units of measuring capacity
- Identifying different sizes of
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Directs pupils to gather contains of different sizes and volume
- Fetch water.
Pupils:
- Gather containers of different sizes
- Fetch water to fill the containers.
Instructional Resources:
Cans of different sizes, water.
WEEK EIGHT
TOPIC / CONTENT
CAPACITY
- Comparison of capacity of container.
- Ordering of capacity of container
- Value of capacity
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guide pupils to say the uses of the empty containers.
- Guides pupils to arrange the containers according to the size and things it can contain.
Pupils:
- Say the uses of the empty container
- Arrange the container according to the size and things it can contain.
Instructional Resources: Cup, bucket, empty container, water.
WEEK NINE
TOPIC / CONTENT
WEIGHT
- Idea and unit of weight
- Ordering of weight of objects
- Lifting objects
- Estimating weight of objects
i.e. heavier than or lighter than.
v. Comparing weight of objects.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Have idea of weight and unit of weight.
- Order the weight of objects
- lift two different objects
- Compare the weight of the two objects.
Pupils:
- Same as above.
Instructional Resources: Weight balance – see saw etc.
WEEK TEN
TOPIC / CONTENT
TIME
- Concept and unit of time
- identifying activities suitable for different time of day e.g. morning, afternoon and evening.
- Days when certain activities are taken e.g. today, yesterday.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils toward the movement of hand of wall clock.
- State the time when certain things are done e.g. sleep, go to school.
- Play a drama on time and events to do certain things.
Pupils:
- Observe the movement of the hand of wall clock
- State the time when certain things are done.
- Play a drama on time and events to do certain things.
Instructional Resources: Wall clock, charts indicating activities peculiar to different period of the day.
WEEK ELEVEN: Revision
WEEK TWELVE: EXAMINATION
WEEK THIRTEEN: EXAMINATION
THIRD TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR GENERAL MATHEMATICS PRIMARY 1
WEEK ONE
TOPIC / CONTENT
ADDITION OF 2-DIGIT NUMBER WITHOUT REGROUPING OR REMAINING
- Counting in bundles up to 40
- Writing numbers in form of Tens and unit e.g. 43 = 4tens and 3units.
- Adding the tens with the aid of sticks, seeds, cover bottle etc.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to count in bundles e.g. 5, 10, 15, 20 upto 40
- Write numbers inform of tens and units.
E.g. 43.
iii. Add with the aids of sticks, seeds, cover bottle etc.
Pupils:
- Count in bundles
- Write numbers inform of tens and unit e.g. T U
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- Add with the aids of sticks, seed, cover bottle etc.
Instructional Resources: Sticks, seeds, bottle tops, beads etc.
WEEK TWO
TOPIC / CONTENT
SUBTRACTION OF NUMBERS UP TO 20
i. Using concrete objects in expanding numbers e.g.
21-1 = 20
14-4 = 10 etc.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:Take a group of objects and take away a lesser number e.g. 14-4 = 10.
Pupils: Take a group of object and take away a lesser number e.g. 14-4 = 10.
WEEK THREE
TOPIC / CONTENT
ADDITION OF NUMBER LINE
- Introducing the concept of number line (positive part only).
- Reading numbers on the number line.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
Guides pupils to order numbers on a straight line. 0-1-2-3-4-5- etc.
- Read the number on the number line.
Pupils:
- Order numbers on the straight line
- Read the numbers on the number lines
Instructional Resources:
Charts, aboard ruler.
WEEK FOUR
TOPIC / CONTENT
SUBTRACTION OF NUMBER LINE
- Reading positive and negative numbers on the number line, 0 inclusive.
- Concept of subtraction on a number line.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
Guides pupils to read positive parts and negative parts of number line 0 inclusive.
Pupils: Read positive parts and negative parts of number line 0 inclusive.
Instructional Resources: Chart, a board ruler
WEEK FIVE
TOPIC / CONTENT
2-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES
- Identifying and naming of 2 dimensional shapes rectangles and circle.
- Distinguishing between squares and rectangles
- Drawing of different types of 2- dimensional shapes.
- Values of squares, rectangles and circular shapes.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to identify and naming of 2- dimensional shapes
- Distinguish between square and rectangle
- Draw different types of 2-dimensional shapes
- Value of square rectangle and circular shapes at home.
Pupils:
- Identify and naming of 2-dimensional shapes
- Distinguish square and rectangle
- Draw different types of 2-dimensional shapes values of square rectangle and circular shape at home.
Instructional Resources:Square shapes, Rectangle, table, door, exercise books, triangle etc.
WEEK SIX
TOPIC / CONTENT
3-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES
i. Identifying
- cubes
- cuboid
- cylinder
- sphere
- Naming cubes, cuboids, cylinders and sphere/
- Distinguishing between cubes and cuboids.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
Guides pupils to identify shapes like cube, cuboid, cylinder sphere.
Pupils:
Identify shapes like cube, cuboid, cylinder, sphere.
Instructional Resources:Empty carton, magi cube, ball, tin etc.
WEEK SEVEN
TOPIC / CONTENT
3-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES
- Collection of different types of 3-dimensinoal objects.
- Categorizing the objects collected according to cubes and cuboids.
iii. Value of solid shapes in home and environment.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to distinguish between cubes and cuboids.
- Leads pupils to mention the solid shapes in the home and environment.
Pupils:
- Distinguish between cubes and cuboids.
- Mention the solid shapes in their homes and environment.
Instructional Resources: Cubes, cuboids, cylinders, sphere.
WEEK EIGHT
TOPIC / CONTENT
TIME
- Days of the week
- Reading clock; hour, minutes and seconds
- Differentiating between hours, minutes and second’s hand in a clock.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to state when things are done at school and homes.
- Guides pupils as they study a clock noting the hands of the clock.
Pupils:
- State when things are done at school and homes.
- Study a clock noting the hands on it.
Instructional Resources:
- A clock, watch etc.
- Activity chart showing period of the day.
WEEK NINE
TOPIC / CONTENT
TIME
- Drawing clock, indicating a given time e.g. 5 O’clock, 6
O’clock, time of going to school and time of closing from school.
- Drawing clock, indicating on a given time e.g. half past One etc.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils as they draw clocks.
- guide pupils to indicate the hour on the clock.
- Lead pupils as they tell the time.
Pupils:
- Draw wall clocks
- Indicate the hour on the clock
- Tell the time.
Instructional Resources: Wall clock etc.
WEEK TEN
TOPIC / CONTENT
MONEY
- Coins and notes of Nigerian currency
- Idea of Kobo and Naira i.e. 100kobo = 1Naira.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils as they recognize denomination of Nigerian coin
- Uses flash cards to show addition of coins.
Pupils:
- Sort coins into denominations from collection
- Adds coins using flash cards.
Instructional Resources: Actual coins, model coins etc.
WEEK ELEVEN
TOPIC / CONTENT
DATA COLLECTION
- Collection of different data i.e.
-age of pupils
-height of pupils
- Grouping of data collected according to ages and height.
ACTIVITIES
Teacher:
- Guides pupils to mention their ages
- Lead pupils to measure their heights.
Pupils:
- Mention their ages
- Measure their heights
- Group themselves according to their ages and heights.
Instructional Resources: Card written ages, wall rule etc.
WEEK: REVISION
WEEK: EXAMINATION
