Place Value within 50 - Count in 2s 2 - Planning

In the third week of Spring term for Year 1, the focus is on consolidating the understanding of place value within 50 by counting in 2s. The lesson begins with a starter activity that prompts students to recall their previous learning. The class then moves on to various activities using differentiated worksheets and teaching slides. These activities encourage the children to count in 2s using different representations and to understand the efficiency of counting in pairs, such as with socks and gloves. The key vocabulary for the lesson includes 'pair' and 'multiple', and students are encouraged to articulate their understanding by explaining their reasoning in full sentences during partner work.

The lesson includes a series of activities that challenge students to identify and continue patterns, fill in missing numbers on a number line, and determine which numbers come before and after given numbers when counting in 2s. Reasoning and problem-solving exercises further deepen their understanding, asking them to count backwards in 2s and to consider different starting points for counting. The lesson addresses common misconceptions, such as the nature of pairs and the sequence of numbers when counting in 2s. A 'Give me five' reflection activity helps students consolidate their learning, and differentiated worksheets provide support for varying levels of achievement: working towards, expected, and greater depth. These worksheets aid in counting forwards, backwards, and solving problems using the concept of counting in multiples of 2.