GRADE 1 MATHS · WEEK 12

Word Problems and Mathematical Language

Learn to understand short stories, choose an operation and show reasoning with drawings.

Weekly learning plan

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LESSON 1

Identify given information and what the question asks.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Identify given information and what the question asks.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Underline numbers and circle the question in four short stories.

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LESSON 2

Represent addition stories using a drawing or model.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Represent addition stories using a drawing or model.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve three addition stories with pictures.

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LESSON 3

Represent subtraction stories showing before and after.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Represent subtraction stories showing before and after.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve three subtraction stories and label each answer.

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LESSON 4

Compare quantities using how many more or fewer.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Compare quantities using how many more or fewer.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve three difference problems using drawings.

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WEEKLY REVIEW

Review one-step word problems and explain the operation chosen.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Review one-step word problems and explain the operation chosen.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve four mixed stories and write one short answer sentence for each.

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Quick challenge

You have 7 pencils and give away 2. How many remain?

Reveal answer

5 pencils

Use drawings, objects and simple explanations when practising. Revisit misconceptions before progressing to the next topic.