Explain that objects can be grouped in different ways
I can explain that objects can be grouped in different ways.
Explain that objects can be grouped in different ways
I can explain that objects can be grouped in different ways.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The __ have been put into groups.
- The groups are equal because there are the same number of __ in each group.
- The groups are unequal because there are a different number of __ in each group.
Keywords
Group - A set of things with an identity.
Equal - Exactly the same amount or value.
Unequal - Do not have exactly the same amount or value.
Common misconception
Children may confuse groups with number of items in a group.
Clear teacher modelling of groups, demarcating groups and physically placing items into groups e.g. a bundle of straws with an elastic band.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Andeep is skip counting in 5s. What number will he say next: 5, 10,
Q2.Izzy is skip counting in 10s. What number will she say next? 10, 20, 30,
Q3.Izzy has collected some 2 p coins. How much money does she have altogether?

Q4.Andeep has been given some 5 p coins from his mum.
How much money does he have altogether?

Q5.Which image shows the same amount of money as 10 p?



Q6.Which image shows the same amount of money as 20 p ?



Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Izzy has 5 pencils. She has put them into groups. Select the correct group of 5


Q2.An equal group is when __________
Q3.Which image shows equal groups?



Q4.Which image shows unequal groups?



Q5.Select the correct image which represents 2 groups of 3



Q6.Select the ways in which you can equally group 12
