Ordinal numbers
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can say ordinal numbers and use them to describe position.
Key learning points
- Know the ordinal number names are first, second, third, fourth and fifth.
- Know that ordinal numbers can be used to describe position in relation to something.
- Understand how ordinal numbers are different from cardinal numbers.
Keywords
First - First means before anything else.
Second - Second is the position or object which comes after the first one.
Third - Third is the position or object which comes after the second one.
Fourth - Fourth is the position or object which comes after the third one.
Fifth - Fifth is the position or object which comes after the fourth one.
Common misconception
May initially struggle with first and second as they do not contain the number names one and two.
Link these names to their shortened written forms (1st and 2nd) so children can see their relationship to one and two.
Teacher tip
Once again, explore these slides practically. Recreate the scenarios eg. line children up and identify their position in the line, ask children to report who was in what position in the queue for lunch and rotate these orders where possible.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Say the count. 3, 4, 5, 6. What number comes next?
Q2.Say the count. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10. What number is missing?
Q3.What number is being represented?
Q4.Can you count each set and match it to the correct number?
4
5
6
2
Q5.Say the count. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6. What comes next?
Q6.Say the count. 8, 7, 6, 5, 3, 2. What number is missing?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The car closest to the __________ is always first.
Q2.What colour car is first in the line?
Q3.What colour car is fourth in the line?
Q4.Place the ordinal numbers in the correct order.
Q5.Match the colour of each car to its position in the line.
fifth
third
second
first
fourth
Q6.Match the names and ordinal numbers to show the position of each child in the line.
first
fifth
third
second
fourth
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