Aims and objectives
The pupils will be able to order the numbers 1 to 10 and position
them on a number track.
Previous knowledge
Pupils are familiar and can recognise numerals 1 to 10. They
can count on and back in ones. They are familiar with some
of the vocabulary used in comparing and ordering numbers.
In the classroom
Pupils are given a line of numbers 1 to 10. A number
card appears and pupils have to drag the number card onto
the matching number. If they are correct, a smiley face appears. If
they are incorrect, the card snaps back and they are asked to try
again. At this stage the cards appear in sequence. In
the second part of the activity, the task is more difficult as
the cards appear at random.
In the third part of the activity, the pupils are given a
line of empty boxes. There are no numbers to help them. The
pupils have to drag the number card to its correct position in
the line. In this way, pupils' understanding can be fully
assessed.
This activity works really well if used with an interactive whiteboard.
Children can come to the board and, using their hands, drag and
drop the numbers onto the number line. For whole class, or with
groups of children, this provides an ideal opportunity for teachers
to engage the children in talking about their decisions.
The activity comes with a set of worksheets which can be printed
out for use in the classroom (see below).
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| In the first worksheet, Coco.pdf,
pupils have to cut out Coco the caterpillar! All his
parts are mixed up and they can cut and stick them into the
correct order. |
Coco.pdf |
| In the second worksheet, Missing_Numbers.pdf,
pupils are asked to fill in missing numbers on a variety of grids. One
of the grids requires the pupils to count back in ones. This
provides a good opportunity for assessment and extension. |
Missing_numbers.pdf |
| The third worksheet, Ordering_Numbers.pdf, asks
pupils to compare numbers. Pupils are given a set of numbers and asked
to identify the biggest and smallest numbers. |
Ordering_numbers.pdf |
Curriculum references
Foundation Stage – Early Learning goals:
- Say and use the number names in order in familiar contexts
- Count reliably up to 10 everyday objects
- Recognise numerals 1 to 9
- Use language such as more or less, greater or smaller, heavier
or lighter, to compare two numbers or qualities
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