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    Grade 1 · Mathematics

    Number Sense

    MATH-G1-NS

    4
    Essential Learning Outcomes
    29
    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    MATH-G1-NS-ELO1

    Using whole numbers - learners will meaningfully sequence and use a range of counting and grouping strategies.

    9 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO1Count with meaning to 20 by building quantities; and matching quantity with numeral.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO2Orally sequence numbers to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO3Count backwards from 20 by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO4Count backwards from 100 by 5s and 10s.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO5Identify error/s in a counting sequence up to 20.
    MATH-G1-NS-ELO2

    Learners will recognise, represent and partition whole numbers up to 20

    7 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO10Represent a given number up to 20 using a variety of concrete models, including ten- frames and created materials.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO11Model a given number up to 20 using a variety of pictorial representation.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO12Find examples of a given number in the environment.
    MATH-G1-NS-ELO3

    Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of numbers and their values by comparing and ordering quantities up to 20 

    8 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO17Build sets and set models to show how numbers compare
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO18Explain which set has more and which set has fewer.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO19Build a set that has fewer or more than a given set up to 20
    MATH-G1-NS-ELO4

    Learner’s will comprehend the importance of the number ten and its role when counting from eleven to nineteen, as well as creating and solving simple problems involving place value

    5 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO25Count teen numbers using familiar numbers.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO26Model teen numbers up to 20 in a variety of ways using sets of tens and ones.
    • MATH-G1-NS-SCO27Recognize that in a teen number, the 1 represents one group of ten.
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    MATH-G1-NS-SCO6
    Use Number lines (vertical and horizontal) and number charts to support counting and skip counting.
  1. MATH-G1-NS-SCO7Counts by 2s, and 5 to find a total in multiplicative contexts (repetitive addition).
  2. MATH-G1-NS-SCO8Quantify sets up to 20 and state that the last number said is the amount counted.
  3. MATH-G1-NS-SCO9Identify numeral for quantities and vice versa.
  4. MATH-G1-NS-SCO13Place given numerals on a number line (vertical and horizontal) with benchmarks 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20.
  5. MATH-G1-NS-SCO14Partition any given quantity up to 20 into two parts and identify the number of objects in each part.
  6. MATH-G1-NS-SCO15Model a given number using two different objects.
  7. MATH-G1-NS-SCO16Subitize for quantities 1-10.
  8. MATH-G1-NS-SCO20Build a set that is between two given sets.
  9. MATH-G1-NS-SCO21Use ordinal language (first, second, third……)
  10. MATH-G1-NS-SCO22Discuss the importance of the number 10.
  11. MATH-G1-NS-SCO23Explain that teens numbers are represented as 10 and more.
  12. MATH-G1-NS-SCO24Use models such as ten frames to show numbers up to 20 as 10 and some more.
  13. MATH-G1-NS-SCO28Explain that teen numbers are composed of one ten and one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine ones.
  14. MATH-G1-NS-SCO29Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 19 into tens and ones.