Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 2

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Performance objectives

• Know the signs for adding (+) and taking away (-).
• Add and take away numbers up to 20.
• Solve number stories.
• Use objects to help us count.

Lesson summary

This week, we will explore the exciting world of comparing and ordering numbers. This is a very important skill we use every day in Ghana. When we go to the market, we check who has more mangoes in their basket. When we share our snacks like "bofrot" with friends, we try to see if everyone has the same number. By learning to compare and order numbers, we can understand quantities better, make fair choices, and become very smart with numbers!

Lesson notes

This topic is built on three main ideas: comparing groups of items, ordering numbers, and understanding the position of numbers.

Concept 1: Comparing Quantities (More, Less, Same As)

This is the first step. Before we use number symbols, we learn to compare by looking at physical groups of items. More: Means a larger quantity or a bigger amount. The group with 'more' has extra items when you pair them up. Less: Means a smaller quantity or a smaller amount. The group with 'less' has fewer items. Same As (or Equal To): Means the two groups have the exact same number of items. Nothing is left over when you pair them up.