Mastering Whole Numbers: Counting in Thousands and Millions Mathematics Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Mathematics Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes
Week: 1
Subject: Mathematics
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Age: 10 years
Topic: Whole Numbers
Sub-Topics:
- Counting and Writing of Numbers in Thousands and Millions
- Usage of Abacus and Number Charts to Identify and Read Numbers
- Place Value of Digits in Whole Numbers
- Place Value of Digits in Decimal Numbers
- Quantitative Reasoning
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Count and write numbers in thousands and millions.
- Use an abacus to form given numbers.
- Identify the place value of digits in whole numbers and decimal numbers.
- Compare and order whole numbers up to 1,000,000.
- Round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000, or 10,000.
- Apply counting of large numbers in real-life situations.
- Solve quantitative reasoning problems related to place value and whole numbers.
Keywords:
- Thousands
- Millions
- Abacus
- Place value
- Decimal
- Whole numbers
- Quantitative reasoning
Set Induction:
The teacher will begin by showing pupils an abacus and a number chart. The teacher will then ask them if they have ever seen or used these tools before, engaging them in a discussion about how numbers are used in daily activities like shopping or counting people.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are already familiar with basic counting and writing of numbers up to hundreds.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Abacus
- Number charts
- Place value charts
- Flashcards with numbers
- Quantitative reasoning worksheets
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: The teacher will ask the pupils how they count objects around them. The teacher will link their responses to counting larger quantities, such as money or commodities, and introduce the concept of thousands and millions.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Mathematical reasoning
Learning Materials:
- Abacus
- Number charts
- Worksheets for place value and quantitative reasoning
Reference Books:
Lagos State Scheme of Work, Primary 5 Mathematics Textbook
Instructional Materials:
- Abacus
- Number charts
- Place value charts
- Flashcards with numbers
Content:
- Counting and Writing of Numbers in Thousands and Millions
- Introduction to large numbers like thousands and millions.
- Practice writing numbers in these ranges.
- Usage of Abacus and Number Charts
- Demonstration of how to use an abacus to form numbers.
- Reading and identifying numbers using a number chart.
- Place Value of Digits in Whole Numbers
- Explanation of place value in large numbers.
- Identifying the value of each digit in whole numbers.
- Place Value of Digits in Decimal Numbers
- Introduction to place value in decimal numbers.
- Practice identifying the value of digits in decimal numbers.
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Solving problems related to place value and whole numbers.
Assessment
- The place value of 5 in 5,678 is __________.
a) 50
b) 5,000
c) 500
d) 5 - The number 2,000,000 is written as __________ in words.
a) Two million
b) Two thousand
c) Two hundred
d) Two million thousand - An abacus can be used to __________ numbers.
a) Add
b) Form
c) Subtract
d) Multiply - The digit 7 in the number 47,689 has a place value of __________.
a) 700
b) 7,000
c) 70
d) 7,000,000 - The decimal number 3.456 has a digit 4 in the __________ place.
a) Hundreds
b) Tens
c) Tenths
d) Thousandths - The number 56 rounded to the nearest 10 is __________.
a) 50
b) 60
c) 70
d) 80 - Counting in __________ helps in adding large quantities of goods.
a) Tens
b) Hundreds
c) Thousands
d) Millions - The place value of the digit 9 in 9,234,567 is __________.
a) 9 million
b) 90,000
c) 900,000
d) 9,000 - Numbers can be written and read using __________.
a) Alphabets
b) Abacus
c) Pictures
d) Colours - The number 10,000 rounded to the nearest 1,000 is __________.
a) 10,000
b) 11,000
c) 9,000
d) 8,000 - Place value helps in __________ and __________ numbers.
a) Reading, writing
b) Adding, subtracting
c) Multiplying, dividing
d) Counting, estimating - A number chart shows the __________ of numbers.
a) Sequence
b) Colour
c) Size
d) Shape - The number 7,000 is __________ times greater than 7.
a) 10
b) 100
c) 1,000
d) 100,000 - The digit 6 in the number 65,432,100 is in the __________ place.
a) Millions
b) Hundreds
c) Thousands
d) Tens - Rounding 56,789 to the nearest 10,000 gives __________.
a) 50,000
b) 60,000
c) 70,000
d) 55,000
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is the place value of 3 in 345,678?
A: 300,000. - Q: How do you count in thousands?
A: By increasing numbers by 1,000 at a time, e.g., 1,000, 2,000, 3,000. - Q: What is the use of an abacus?
A: To form and count numbers. - Q: How do you round a number to the nearest 10?
A: If the last digit is 5 or more, round up; if it’s 4 or less, round down. - Q: What is a million in numbers?
A: 1,000,000. - Q: How can you use a number chart?
A: To read and write numbers in sequence. - Q: What is the place value of 9 in 9,876,543?
A: 9 million. - Q: How do you compare whole numbers?
A: By looking at the place value of each digit, starting from the left. - Q: What does rounding mean?
A: Approximating a number to a specific place value. - Q: How does place value help in math?
A: It helps us understand the value of each digit in a number. - Q: Can an abacus be used for decimals?
A: Yes, by assigning value to each bead. - Q: What is the purpose of quantitative reasoning?
A: To solve math problems using logic and reasoning. - Q: What is the nearest ten to 76?
A: 80. - Q: How do you write 5 million?
A: 5,000,000. - Q: What is the difference between a whole number and a decimal?
A: A whole number has no fractional part; a decimal includes a fractional part.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on basic counting and numbers.
Teacher’s Activities: Recap counting up to hundreds with the pupils, then introduce thousands and millions.
Learners’ Activities: Pupils will participate by counting along and identifying numbers on the abacus.
Step 2: The teacher introduces counting and writing numbers in thousands and millions, demonstrating on an abacus and using number charts.
Teacher’s Activities: Demonstrate how to use an abacus to form large numbers and show numbers on a chart.
Learners’ Activities: Pupils will practice forming and identifying numbers on the abacus and charts.
Step 3: The teacher guides pupils in understanding place values in whole and decimal numbers.
Teacher’s Activities: Explain and show examples of place values, comparing whole and decimal numbers.
Learners’ Activities: Pupils will solve practice questions on place value and rounding.
Assessment:
- Write the place value of 8 in 18,345.
- Form the number 3,567 using an abacus.
- Compare and order these numbers: 54,321, 65,432, 76,543.
- Round 45,678 to the nearest 10,000.
- Identify the place value of 7 in 0.786.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is the place value of 4 in 4,567,890?
- How do you write 3 million in numbers?
- Use an abacus to form 2,345.
- What is the nearest ten to 34?
- Compare 123,456 and 654,321
Conclusion:
The teacher will go around to check pupils’ work, provide necessary corrections, and conclude the lesson by summarizing the importance of counting in large numbers and understanding place value.