Place value within 10 - Counting backwards - Planning

In the first week of Autumn term maths planning for Year 1, the focus is on understanding place value within 10 through the concept of counting backwards. This lesson encourages children to practice counting backwards from various numbers, reinforcing their understanding of number sequences. The class begins with a starter activity that recaps previous learning and sets the stage for the day's lesson. Various resources such as number tracks, cubes or counters, and differentiated worksheets are utilized to support the learning process. Key vocabulary such as 'counting', 'backwards', 'less', 'greater', 'smaller', 'sequence', and 'number track' are introduced, with the aim of expanding the children's mathematical language.

During the lesson, children engage in partner work and class discussions to deepen their comprehension of counting backwards. They complete activities that involve filling in missing numbers on a number track and discussing the reasons behind their choices. These activities are designed to help children understand that counting can begin from any number and that the sequence can move in a decreasing order. Independent activities further challenge the students with reasoning and problem-solving tasks, where they investigate statements and decide their validity using a number track. To conclude, the lesson includes a reflective 'Give me five' session where children articulate what they have learned, the skills they have used, and any difficulties they encountered. The lesson is differentiated to cater to various levels of understanding, with activities ranging from completing consecutive missing numbers in sequences to correcting incorrect number tracks for those at greater depth.