GRADE 1 MATHS · WEEK 14

Counting Strategies and Combinations

Learn systematic counting, small combinations, arrangements and recording possibilities.

Weekly learning plan

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LESSON 1

Count systematically so each object is counted once.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Count systematically so each object is counted once.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Count arrangements of two or three objects without repeats.

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LESSON 2

Explore how many ways to pair or choose from groups.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Explore how many ways to pair or choose from groups.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Find ways to choose one object from each of two small groups.

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LESSON 3

Arrange two or three objects in different orders.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Arrange two or three objects in different orders.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

List possible orders and check that none are missing.

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LESSON 4

Use tables or drawings to record possibilities.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Use tables or drawings to record possibilities.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve two small combination challenges.

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WEEKLY REVIEW

Try an accessible contest-style counting challenge.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Try an accessible contest-style counting challenge.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Complete one reasoning question and explain your approach.

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Quick challenge

Two shirts and three hats: how many different outfits?

Reveal answer

6 outfits

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