Count a set of objects
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can count set of objects accurately.
Key learning points
- Point to concrete and pictorial resources when counting to 10 to make links and identify how many in a set.
- The order in which we count the items in a set is unimportant.
- The number of objects in a group is the same whether they are spread far apart or are close together (conservation).
Keywords
Numbers one to ten
Count - saying the numbers in order to find the total amount in a set
Altogether - the total amount in a set
The same - exactly the same amount or value
Common misconception
When objects are moved or rearranged, children may re-count them to find 'how many'.
Setting this lesson up practically will help reinforce that there is no need to re-count the set of objects - show they have just moved.
Teacher tip
This lesson encourages practice of counting skills in preparation for future lessons. Set up this lesson practically so that children can observe and count objects being physically manipulated
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many cakes can you see?
Q2.How many balloons can you see?
Q3.How many cubes can you see?
Q4.What number comes next in the count? 6, 7, 8 ....
Q5.Put the numbers in the correct order counting up from 5 to 10.
Q6.Which set shows one more than 5 cubes?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does count mean?
Q2.What mistake has Aisha made when counting the cakes?
Q3.What mistake has Jacob made when counting the cakes?
Q4.The same or not the same amount?
Q5.The same or not the same amount?
Q6.Which sets show the same amount?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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