New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work
Week 1-2: Whole numbers 1-5
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): 1. Sorting and classifying objects leading to idea of 1-5, Identification of numbers of objects 1-5, Reading of number 1-5, Writing of numbers 1-5, Ordering of number 1-5
Skill: Counting, sorting, ordering and arranging numbers.
To cover this, start with real objects like stones or tops. Group them and count together. Use games to make it fun and repeat until kids get it.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: sort and classify number of objects in a group or collection; identify number of objects in a group or collection; count correctly up to 5; write correctly number 1-5; arrange numbers 1-5 correctly in order of their sizes or values (quantities).
3. Key Competencies and Value:
i. Information Literacy: Pupils use information accurately and creatively to solve problem at hand while working in group with grouped object pictures or flash cards of grouped objects to identify objects in groups or collections.
ii. Creativity and innovation: Pupils take initiative to explore challenges and workable ideas suitable for writing numbers 1 to 5 by tracing.
These elements build teamwork and creative thinking. They help kids grow beyond just numbers, preparing them for real tasks and group work.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides pupils to use grouped objects, pictures or flash cards to identify objects; provides counters for sorting into twos or threes; encourages classification based on rules; facilitates Write Show and Read games; demonstrates tracing numbers 1-5.
ii. Students Activities: In groups, identify objects in collections; sort counters into twos or threes; classify numbers; participate in Write Show and Read games; trace numbers 1-5.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Counters: stones, bottle top, number cards; Charts: addition and subtraction charts; Simple abacus; Online resources.
Use stones and tops for hands-on counting to keep kids engaged. Charts help visual learning, and abacus shows numbers in action for better understanding.
Week 3: Whole number 0 (Zero)
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Symbol 0
Skill: Recognising, writing and reading symbol 0.
To cover this, use bags with stones and remove them to show nothing. Repeat with stories about empty sets.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: recognize that the symbol 0 stands for nothingness; read the number 0; write 0.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Collaboration as pupils communicate and convey information confidently while working in group to identify the number Zero (0) on postal or the flash cards.
This builds team skills and clear talk. It helps kids value group input for learning.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides pupils to use poster or flash cards to identify and write 0; demonstrates removing stones from bags to show emptiness; explains situations leading to zero.
ii. Students Activities: In groups, identify and write 0; remove stones from bags until empty; describe situations for obtaining zero.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Stones; Seeds; Bottle covers; Other counters; Nylon bags or any other container.
Use bags to show zero in a hands-on way. Counters help kids see the concept clearly.
Week 4: Whole numbers 6-9
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): i. Sorting and classifying objects leading to idea of 6-9. ii. Identification of numbers 6-9. iii. Counting and reading numbers 1-9. iv. Writing of numbers 6-9. v. Ordering number 6-9
Skill: Sorting and classifying numbers.
To cover this, mix objects like pebbles and sort them. Count in groups and order with flash cards.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: sort and classify numbers of objects in a group or collection; identify number of objects in a group or collection; count and read correctly from 1-9; write correctly number 6-9; arrange the numbers 6-9 in order of their magnitudes (quantities).
3. Key Competencies and Value: Communication as pupils develop, implement, and communicate new ideas to others effectively while working in group to sort and classify mixed collection of objects.
This encourages sharing ideas. It prepares kids for real-world talk and teamwork.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides sorting and classifying mixed collections; uses flash cards for identifying 6-9; facilitates counting and reading 1-9; demonstrates writing 1-9; uses objects for ordering.
ii. Students Activities: In groups, sort collections like balls or pebbles; identify numbers 6-9; count and read 1-9; write numbers 1-9; arrange numbers by magnitude using objects.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Counters: balls, pebbles, buttons bottle tops, leaves and oranges etc.; Flash cards of numbers 1-9, etc.
Flash cards make identification quick. Counters let kids touch and order for better memory.
Week 5: Whole number 10
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Recognition of 10 as a group; Use place value- Tens and Units (e.g. T U).
To covered this, group objects into 10s and count. Use place value charts to show tens and units.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: recognize 10 as a group; place number values appropriately.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Collaboration as pupils exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common while working with peers to sort the collection in 8, 9 and 10.
This teaches flexibility in groups. It helps kids contribute to shared goals.
5. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides group play with number cards to sort 8,9,10; demonstrates recognizing, reading, and writing 10; facilitates counting 11-20 objects; explains T U place values.
ii. Students Activities: Work in groups to sort collections into 8,9,10; recognize, read, and write 10; count objects up to 20; write values under T U.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Counters: bottle tops, button, balls, toes and fingers etc.
Use fingers for counting to 10. It makes place value personal and easy.
Week 6: Whole Numbers 1-99
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): 1. Identification and reading of numbers 1-99
2. Writing of numbers 1-99.
To covered this, use posters for reading and tracing sheets for writing. Practice in groups.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: identify and read correctly the numbers 1-99; write correctly the numbers 1-99.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Collaboration as pupils are open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives while working with peers to use numbers’ posters/chart, number balls or number puzzles to arrange or read numbers 1-99.
This opens minds to different views. It builds respect in team work.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides use of posters, charts, balls, or puzzles for arranging and reading 1-99; provides tracing sheets for writing.
ii. Students Activities: In groups, arrange or read numbers 1-99 using posters or puzzles; write 1-99 on tracing sheets.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Posters; Flash cards of numbers; Number balls; Number puzzles; Number tracing sheets, etc.
Puzzles make reading fun. Tracing sheets help with writing skills.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Conduct mid-term test from week 1 to 6. Use simple questions on numbers and sorting. Grade the pupils to see progress.
Week 8-9: Whole Numbers (Quantitative aptitude on Addition and Subtraction)
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Quantitative reasoning on addition and subtraction of whole numbers
Skills: Solving quantitative reasoning problems on addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
To covered this, show videos on techniques. Solve in groups with examples.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to solve quantitative aptitude tasks on addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
3. Key Competencies and Value: ICT and Digital Competencies as pupils enhance their learning communication by using information and technologies to watch videos on technics of solving quantitative aptitude tasks on addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
This builds tech skills. It prepares kids for digital world.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Shows short videos on techniques; guides group solving of aptitude tasks.
ii. Students Activities: Watch videos; in groups, solve quantitative aptitude tasks on addition and subtraction.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pencils; Biros; Papers; Online resources relating to quantitative aptitudes on whole numbers; Videos on technics of solving quantitative aptitude tasks on addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
Videos explain steps clearly. Papers let kids practice on their own.
Week 10: Whole Numbers (Quantitative aptitude on ordering of number)
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Quantitative reasoning on ordering of objects using symbols e.g. < or >
Skills: Solving quantitative aptitude tasks on ordering of objects using symbols (< or >).
To covered this, watch videos on symbols. Solve tasks in groups with objects.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to solve quantitative aptitude tasks on ordering of objects using symbols (< or >).
3. Key Competencies and Value: ICT and Digital Competencies as pupils enhance their learning by using information and communication technologies to watch videos on technics of solving quantitative aptitude tasks on ordering of objects using symbols (< or >).
This boosts tech use for math. It supports logical thinking.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Shows videos on techniques; guides group solving of ordering tasks.
ii. Students Activities: Watch videos; in groups, solve aptitude tasks on ordering using < or >.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pencils; Biros; Papers; Online resources relating to quantitative aptitudes on whole numbers; Videos on technics of solving quantitative aptitude tasks on ordering objects using symbols (< or >).
Week 11: Revision
Revise all lessons and prepare pupils for the exam. Go over numbers, addition, and ordering.
Week 12: Examination
The exam for the term should start. Test on first term topics.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Conclude examination with marking and recording. Then vacation follows.