Place value within 10 - Ordinal numbers - Starter

In a Year 1 mathematics lesson, students are introduced to the concept of place value within 10, with a particular focus on ordinal numbers. The lesson begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity, which is designed to sharpen the children's arithmetic skills. To participate, each child will need 12 counters to help them visualise and solve the problems presented. The exercises encourage the students to engage with basic addition by asking them to calculate sums such as 'two 4s + two 2s' and '7 + 3'. These tasks help to reinforce their understanding of number combinations and addition within 10.

The lesson also includes practical activities that make learning interactive and fun. For instance, students are asked to use Lego pieces to assist with their calculations, further developing their fine motor skills alongside their mathematical understanding. They are prompted to think about number size and order as they arrange numbers from greatest to least. Additionally, the concept of doubling is explored with the question 'What is double three?', to which students discover the answer is six. The lesson also incorporates a comparative element, asking 'Who has the fewest conkers?' among a group of children, thereby integrating counting and comparison. Through these varied activities, students are able to apply their learning in a hands-on way, enhancing their grasp of early mathematical concepts.