Mastering Numbers from 601 to 620 Mathematics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Mathematics Lesson Plan for Primary 3

Subject: Mathematics

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 2

Age: 8 years

Topic: Counting of Whole Numbers

Sub-topic: Counting and Writing Numbers 601-620

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify numbers from 601-620.
2. Order numbers from 1-620.
3. Count from 1-620.
4. Write numbers 601-620 in numerals and words.
5. Skip count by 5s and 6s.
6. Reverse count and write numbers.
7. Count numbers in groups of units, tens, hundreds, and thousands (U, T, H, Th).
8. Sing counting songs.
9. Solve real-life problems involving counting and writing numbers.

Keywords:

• Whole numbers
• Skip counting
• Numerals
• Units
• Tens
• Hundreds
• Thousands

Set Induction:

The teacher will start with a counting song to engage pupils and introduce the topic.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils should know how to count and recognize numbers up to 600.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Number charts (1-620)
• Flashcards
• Counters
• Songs

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils have been counting and writing numbers up to 600 in previous classes.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Numeracy
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving

Learning Materials:

• Mathematics Textbook
• Workbooks

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Mathematics Textbook for Primary 3

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and marker
• Flashcards
• Number charts
• Counters

Content:

1. Counting Numbers 601-620:
   • Recite numbers from 601 to 620.
   • Example: 601, 602, 603, …, 620.
2. Writing Numbers 601-620 in Numerals:
   • Write each number in sequence.
   • Example: 601, 602, 603, …, 620.
3. Writing Numbers 601-620 in Words:
   • Write each number in words.
   • Example: 601 – Six hundred and one, 602 – Six hundred and two, …, 620 – Six hundred and twenty.
4. Skip Counting by 5s:
   • Count: 605, 610, 615, 620.
5. Skip Counting by 6s:
   • Count: 606, 612, 618.
6. Reverse Counting:
   • Count backward from 620 to 601.
7. Counting in Groups:
   • Count using units (U), tens (T), hundreds (H), and thousands (Th).

Evaluation

1. 601 is written as __ in words.
   a) Six hundred and one
   b) Six hundred and ten
   c) Six hundred and five
   d) Six hundred and twenty
2. 620 is __ in words.
   a) Six hundred and twelve
   b) Six hundred and twenty
   c) Six hundred and fifteen
   d) Six hundred and nineteen
3. The number after 605 is __.
   a) 606
   b) 607
   c) 608
   d) 609
4. The number before 612 is __.
   a) 611
   b) 610
   c) 613
   d) 614
5. Skip counting by 5s from 605 gives __.
   a) 610
   b) 615
   c) 620
   d) All of the above
6. Skip counting by 6s from 606 gives __.
   a) 612
   b) 618
   c) 624
   d) All of the above
7. __ is 610 in words.
   a) Six hundred and ten
   b) Six hundred and nine
   c) Six hundred and twelve
   d) Six hundred and fifteen
8. 608 is written as __ in words.
   a) Six hundred and eight
   b) Six hundred and eighteen
   c) Six hundred and eighty
   d) Six hundred and eightieth
9. The number after 618 is __.
   a) 619
   b) 620
   c) 621
   d) 622
10. __ comes after 617.
    a) 616
    b) 618
    c) 619
    d) 620
11. 614 is written as __ in words.
    a) Six hundred and fourteen
    b) Six hundred and fifteen
    c) Six hundred and sixteen
    d) Six hundred and seventeen
12. The number before 621 is __.
    a) 620
    b) 619
    c) 618
    d) 617
13. Skip counting by 6s from 600 gives __.
    a) 606
    b) 612
    c) 618
    d) All of the above
14. 609 is written as __ in words.
    a) Six hundred and nine
    b) Six hundred and ninety
    c) Six hundred and nineteen
    d) Six hundred and eight
15. 613 is written as __ in words.
    a) Six hundred and thirteen
    b) Six hundred and twelve
    c) Six hundred and fourteen
    d) Six hundred and fifteen

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is the number after 605?
   A: 606
2. Q: How do you write 618 in words?
   A: Six hundred and eighteen
3. Q: What is the number before 612?
   A: 611
4. Q: How do you skip count by 5s from 605?
   A: 605, 610, 615, 620
5. Q: How do you skip count by 6s from 606?
   A: 606, 612, 618
6. Q: How do you write 610 in words?
   A: Six hundred and ten
7. Q: What is 608 in words?
   A: Six hundred and eight
8. Q: What is the number after 618?
   A: 619
9. Q: What comes after 617?
   A: 618
10. Q: How do you write 614 in words?
    A: Six hundred and fourteen
11. Q: What is the number before 621?
    A: 620
12. Q: How do you skip count by 6s from 600?
    A: 606, 612, 618
13. Q: What is 609 in words?
    A: Six hundred and nine
14. Q: What is 613 in words?
    A: Six hundred and thirteen
15. Q: How do you reverse count from 620 to 601?
    A: 620, 619, 618, 617, …, 601

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic on counting up to 600.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining counting and writing numbers from 601-620.

Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to practice counting, writing numbers, and skip counting. The teacher corrects pupils where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate counting from 601 to 620.
• Show how to write numbers in numerals and words.
• Guide pupils in skip counting by 5s and 6s.
• Facilitate group activities for counting in units, tens, hundreds, and thousands.

Learners’ Activities:

• Recite numbers from 601 to 620.
• Write numbers in numerals and words.
• Practice skip counting.
• Participate in group counting activities.
• Sing counting songs.

Assessment:

• Pupils will write numbers from 601 to 620 in both numerals and words.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Write 601 in words.
2. What comes after 615?
3. Write 620 in numerals.
4. Skip count by 5s starting from 605.
5. Write 606 in words.
6. Reverse count from 620 to 601.
7. Write 618 in numerals.
8. Count in groups of tens from 610.
9. Write 612 in words.
10. Skip count by 6s starting from 606.

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work and provides necessary corrections.

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