Count a set of objects and match the spoken number to the written numeral and number name
I can count sets of objects within the numbers 6 to 10 set and record the numeral to show the quantity in each set.
Count a set of objects and match the spoken number to the written numeral and number name
I can count sets of objects within the numbers 6 to 10 set and record the numeral to show the quantity in each set.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Count a set of 10 objects reliably.
- Develop fluency in counting and securing the cardinality principle and the stable order principle.
- Revisit and secure understanding of how the number tells the quantity of a group.
Keywords
Count - Saying the numbers in order to find the total amount in a set.
Number - A count, measurement or idea of a value.
Numeral - A numeral is a symbol or name that stands for a number.
Number name - A number word is the word we say for that number, so the number word for 2 is two.
Common misconception
Children may not be secure with the principles of counting.
Encourage any and all opportunities to count small collections of objects considering ways in which to count efficiently. Model counting using one-to-one principles and strategies such as organising collections to support counting all.
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To help you plan your year 1 maths lesson on: Count a set of objects and match the spoken number to the written numeral and number name, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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