Counting Backward from 30, Arranging Numbers 1-30, and Filling in Missing Numbers Number Work Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Number Work
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Topic: Reverse Counting of Numbers
Sub-topic: Counting Backward from 30, Arranging Numbers 1-30, and Filling in Missing Numbers
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Count backward from 30 to 21.
2. Arrange numbers 1-30 in both ascending and descending order.
3. Identify and fill in missing numbers in a sequence.

Key Words

• Count
• Backward
• Ascending
• Descending
• Missing

Entry Behaviour

Pupils can count from 1 to 30.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Number cards (1-30)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Pencils
• Worksheets
• Number charts

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Pupils have previously learned to count forward from 1 to 30.

Embedded Core Skills

• Counting
• Sequencing

Learning Materials

• Number cards
• Worksheets
• Number charts

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Early Years Mathematics Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Number cards
• Pencils
• Worksheets

Content Presentation

Step 1: Review of Previous Topic

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher revises numbers 1 to 30. Teacher asks pupils to count from 1 to 30.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils count numbers from 1 to 30 together.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher explains reverse counting. Teacher demonstrates counting backward from 30 to 21 on the whiteboard.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils watch and listen as the teacher demonstrates counting backward.

Step 3: Practice Counting Backward

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher guides pupils to count backward from 30 to 21 together.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils count backward from 30 to 21 with the teacher.

Step 4: Arrange Numbers in Ascending and Descending Order

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher provides number cards from 1 to 30. Teacher asks pupils to arrange the numbers in ascending and descending order on the whiteboard.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils arrange numbers in ascending and descending order on the whiteboard.

Step 5: Fill in Missing Numbers

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher skips out some numbers on the whiteboard sequence. Teacher asks pupils to fill in the missing numbers.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils fill in the missing numbers on the whiteboard sequence.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Revises numbers 1 to 30.
2. Explains reverse counting.
3. Guides pupils in counting backward from 30 to 21.
4. Provides number cards for arranging in order.
5. Skips out numbers for pupils to fill in.

Learners’ Activities

1. Count numbers 1-30.
2. Watch teacher’s demonstration of reverse counting.
3. Count backward from 30 to 21.
4. Arrange numbers in ascending and descending order.
5. Fill in missing numbers in a sequence.

Assessment

• Observe pupils counting backward accurately.
• Check if pupils can arrange numbers in ascending and descending order correctly.
• Evaluate if pupils can fill in missing numbers in a sequence.

Evaluation Questions

1. What number comes before 29?
2. Count backward from 30 to 21.
3. Arrange numbers 1-30 in ascending order.
4. Fill in the missing number: 26, 25, ___, 23.
5. Arrange numbers 30-1 in descending order.

Conclusion

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher goes around to assess pupils’ understanding and provide feedback.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils listen to feedback and make corrections where necessary.