Place Value within 50 - Count in 5s 2 - Starter

In a Year 1 mathematics lesson, students delve into the concept of place value within 50, with a particular focus on counting in fives. The lesson starts with a "Fluent in Four" revision activity where students tackle simple arithmetic problems such as "20 – 6" and "Twelve add four", which are designed to reinforce their understanding of addition and subtraction. As part of the day's exercises, children are asked to identify and shade in the multiples of 5 on a number grid ranging from 1 to 50. This visual and interactive approach helps them recognise patterns in numbers and strengthen their counting skills in increments of five.

The lesson also includes practical problem-solving scenarios, such as determining whether Zach is correct in his assertion that 15 strawberries can be divided into 4 groups of 5 (the correct answer being no, as they can only form 3 groups). Students are further engaged through comparison tasks, such as determining which of two bags is lighter, and identifying the tallest object from a selection. Additionally, they are presented with a scenario involving fish tanks, where they must calculate the total number of fish based on the number of fish per tank and the number of tanks. These varied activities not only enhance students' numeracy skills but also encourage logical reasoning and the application of mathematical concepts to real-life situations.