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Grade 1 Mathematics curriculum design
The strands and sub-strands in the KICD design, in teaching order, with the suggested number of lessons for each. Checked by two teachers. The first sub-strand is shown in full.
- Strands
- 3
- Sub-strands
- 11
- Lessons a week
- –
1.0 Numbers
- 1.1 Pre-number activities20 lessonsFree sample
Learning outcomes
- sort objects according to similar attributes in different situations
- match objects with similar attributes in the environment
- order objects according to given criteria in different situations
- create patterns of different sizes and shapes using real objects
- appreciate the use of sorting and grouping items in day-to-day activities
Key inquiry questions
- How can we group objects?
- How can we arrange objects?
Learning experiences
- collect different types of safe objects from the immediate environment
- group objects according to attributes such as size, colour, use, shape, and texture
- in teams, pair objects with similar attributes such as size, colour, use, shape, and texture
- arrange objects according to size from smallest to biggest and from biggest to smallest
- make patterns of different shapes and sizes using real objects
- assist in arranging items like fruits and cereals, for example beans, maize, and rice according to size, colour, shape and storage at home
- 1.2 Whole Numbers25 lessons
- 1.3 Addition25 lessons
- 1.4 Subtraction20 lessons
2.0 Measurement
- 2.1 Length10 lessons
- 2.2 Mass10 lessons
- 2.3 Capacity12 lessons
- 2.4 Time8 lessons
- 2.5 Money8 lessons
3.0 Geometry
- 3.1 Lines6 lessons
- 3.2 Shapes6 lessons
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