Action steps
1. Collect, sort and classify objects leading to the idea of numbers 1 - 5
2. Identify numbers of objects 1 - 5
3. Read numbers 1 - 5
4. Write numbers 1 - 5
5. Order numbers up to 1 – 5
6. Sort collections according to types
7. Classify mixed collections by forming groups for objects
8. Arrange objects in magnitude
Action steps
1. Identify the symbol zero (0)
2. Pronounce the symbol 0
3. Write the symbol 0
4. Create various zero situations e.g., removing objects from the bags till nothing is left in the bag
Action steps
1. Sort and classify objects leading to the idea of 6 - 9
2. Identify numbers 6 - 9 using flash cards
3. Count, read and write numbers 1 – 9
4. Arrange number 6 - 9 in magnitude
Action steps
1. Sort collection in 8, 9 and 10
2. Recognize, read and write number 10
3. Count 11 – 20 (objects)
4. Count values under tens and units as well as writing such values
Action steps
1. Identify numbers 1 - 99
2. Count of numbers 1 - 99
3. Read numbers 1 - 99
4. Write numbers 1 - 99
Action steps
1. Introduce the concept of fraction as a part of a whole
2. Identify half (1/2)
3. Identify quarter (1/4)
4. Color parts of a whole
5. Practice writing objects into 1 and ¼
6. Match drawings of ½ and ¼ of objects with cutting of ½ and ¼
7. Color ½ and ¼ of various shapes
8. Give examples of things that can be shaded into ½ and ¼
9. Suggest reasons for sharing things into ½ and ¼
Action steps
1. Add whole numbers with sum less than 5
2. Add whole numbers with sum less than 10
3. Add whole numbers with sum less than 20
4. Add 2-digits numbers with sum greater than 40
5. Groups objects to form sums less than 5 and count the total
6. Combine the following objects and count the total: Two or more similar objects less than 10
7. Combine the following objects and count the total: Three similar objects less than 18
8. Combine the following objects and count the total: Two groups of 2-digit numbers less than 40
Action steps
1. Subtract from whole numbers not greater than 9
2. Subtract from whole numbers not greater than 18
3. Describe activities where accuracy in subtraction is needed
4. Group objects into 1 - 9
5. Count and remove a lesser number from a group
6. Give examples of everyday life where accuracy in subtraction is needed
Action steps
1. Perform addition operation with whole numbers, without using objects
2. Perform subtraction operation without using objects
3. Differentiate between addition and subtraction using place value not exceeding tens and units
4. Find missing numbers in open sentences e.g., 8 + ( ) = 9, 17 – ( ) = 9
5. Find missing numbers in open sentences e.g., 15 + ( ) = 32, 37 - ( ) = 20
6. Solve simple word problems using addition
7. Solve simple word problems using subtraction
Action steps
1. Solve simple word problems using addition
2. Simple word problems using subtraction
3. Gather objects and count all of them all to produce the final result
4. Count all the sets together and subtract various smaller numbers from the total number
Action steps
1. Recognize Nigerian coins e.g., 25k, 10k, 5k, 1k, and ½ k
2. Calculate the sum of two or three coins
3. Engage in sorting out the denominations of various coins and identify them
4. Shop with a set of 10k pieces and receive change
5. Trace the shapes of coins
6. Gather various items to be used for selling and buying
7. Group students into sellers and buyers for the purpose of selling and buying items
Action steps
1. Identify a unit to be used to measure length
2. Measure the length of an object
3. Compare the length of two or more objects to develop the ideas of “longer than” and “shorter than”
4. Move with calculated steps
5. Use your hand to measure objects in the classrooms
6. Measure the length of the floor in your classroom
7. Order lengths of various objects
8. Measure the length of objects using natural units such as hand span, steps, arm’s length, stride etc.
9. Gather objects of different lengths
10. Arrange them according to length
11. Make a record of the lengths of these objects
12. State the importance of orderliness
Action steps
1. Calculate capacity as way of measuring liquids, grains, amount of sand etc.
2. Identify some of the various units of measuring capacity
3. Gather containers of different sizes
4. Fetch water to fill the containers
5. Compare the capacity of these containers
6. Arrange these containers from smallest to largest
7. Record the values of the capacity of each container
8. Describe some of the uses of these containers
Action steps
1. Identify some of the various units of weight
2. Lift objects to get a sense of their weight
3. Arrange these objects from smallest to largest weight
4. Estimate the weight of objects by determining heavier than or lighter than
Action steps
1. Understand the concept of ‘unit of time’
2. Identify activities suitable for different times of a day e.g., morning, afternoon and even-ing
3. Identify days when certain activities are taken e.g. today, yesterday
4. Observe the movement of the hand of wall clock
5. State the time when certain things are done
6. Perform a play about various events where there are specific times to do certain things
Action steps
1. Count in bundles up to 40
2. Write numbers in the form of tens and units e.g., 43 = 4 tens and 3 units
3. Add the tens with the aid of sticks, seeds, cover bottles, etc.
Action steps
1. Use concrete objects in subtracting numbers e.g., 21 - 1 = 20, 14 - 4 = 10 etc.
Action steps
1. Introduce the concept of a number line (positive numbers only)
2. Order numbers on the straight line
3. Read numbers on the number line
Action steps
1. Locate and read positive and negative numbers on a number line, including the number zero
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of subtraction using a number line
Action steps
1. Identify and name various 2-dimensional shapes
2. Distinguish between squares and rectangles
3. Draw examples of different types of 2-dimensional shapes
Action steps
1. Draw the shapes of a cube, cuboid, cylinder and sphere
2. Name each of the shapes that were drawn
3. Describe the difference between cubes and cuboids
4. Collect different types of 3-dimensional objects
5. Name each of the objects that were collected
Action steps
1. Describe what is meant by the idea of a day of the week
2. Discuss the idea of time as being measured in an hour, a minute, and a second
3. Differentiate between hours, minutes and seconds using a clock
4. Draw a clock that indicates a time of 5 o’clock
5. Draw a clock that indicates a time of 7 o’clock
6. Draw a clock that indicates the starting time of school
7. Draw a clock that indicates the closing time of school
8. Draw a clock that indicates a time of half past 1 o’clock
Action steps
1. Understand coins and notes of Nigerian currency
2. Compare the value of a Kobo to a Naira
3. Sort coins into denominations from a collection of various coins
4. Add coins using flash cards
Action steps
1. Collect various data such as age of pupils and height of pupils
2. Group the collected data according to age and height
3. Arrange the collected data according to increasing age and increasing height
4. Arrange the collected data according to decreasing age and decreasing height
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