Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 1

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Performance objectives

• Name the days of the week in order
• Know that 7 days make 1 week
• Recognize South African coins (10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2, R5)
• Count and combine coins up to R10
• Solve simple money word problems

Lesson summary

This week, we are diving into the exciting world of measurement! We'll be learning about time, specifically days and weeks, and also about money – focusing on South African coins. Understanding time helps us plan our day, know when to go to school, and when it's playtime! Understanding money helps us buy sweets at the spaza shop or contribute to our family's groceries. These are important skills that we use every single day, helping us become responsible and independent members of our communities. Imagine knowing exactly how many days until your birthday or being able to pay for your favourite chappies at the shop!

Lesson notes

Time: Days of the Week There are seven days in a week. Let's learn their names and the order they come in: Monday: The first day of the school week.

Tuesday: The second day of the school week.

Wednesday: In the middle of the school week – sometimes called "hump day"!

Thursday: Almost the end of the school week.

Friday: The last day of the school week! Hooray!

Saturday: The first day of the weekend – time for fun!

Sunday: The second day of the weekend – often spent with family.

Remember this little rhyme: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday too, Thursday, Friday just for you, Saturday and Sunday that's the end, now let's say it all again!

Example 1: What day comes after Wednesday?

Answer: Thursday Example 2: What day comes before Saturday?

Answer: Friday Key concept: A week has 7 days. We can count days to find out how many days until something special.

Money: South African Coins In South Africa, we use Rands and cents. Cents are like smaller pieces that make up a Rand. Let's learn about the coins we use every day: 10c (Ten Cents): A small, silver-coloured coin. 20c (Twenty Cents): A slightly larger, silver-coloured coin. 50c (Fifty Cents): An even larger, silver-coloured coin.

R1 (One Rand): A gold-coloured coin. 100 cents make one Rand.

R2 (Two Rand): A silver and gold-coloured coin.

R5 (Five Rand): A larger silver and gold-coloured coin.

Example 1: Imagine you have one R1 coin and one R2 coin. How much money do you have in total?

Solution: We need to add the value of the coins together. R1 + R2 = R

3. So, you have R3 in total.

Example 2: You want to buy a lollipop that costs R

3. You have a R5 coin. How much change will you get back?

Solution: We need to subtract the cost of the lollipop from the amount you have. R5 - R3 = R

2. So, you will get R2 change.

Key concept: We can combine different coins to make up a certain amount. For example, you can make R1 using ten 10c coins. Important

Note: Remember that 100 cents is equal to 1 Rand. So, if you have enough cents, you can exchange them for a Rand coin! Guided Practice (With Solutions)

Question 1: What day of the week is the day before Monday?

Solution: The days of the week go: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday... So the day before Monday is Sunday.

Question 2: How many days are there in one week?

Solution: There are 7 days in one week.

Question 3: You have a 50c coin and a 20c coin. How much money do you have in total?

Solution: We add the value of the coins together: 50c + 20c = 70c. So, you have 70c in total.

Question 4: You want to buy a packet of chips that costs R

4. You have a R2 coin and two R1 coins. Do you have enough money?

Solution: First, let's add up the money you have: R2 + R1 + R1 = R

4. The chips cost R4 and you have R

4. So the answer is Yes, you have enough money. Independent Practice (Questions Only) What day of the week comes after Friday? If today is Tuesday, what will tomorrow be? I have three 10c coins. How much money do I have? You have R5 and you buy a sweet for R

1. How much money do you have left? What two coins can you use to make 30c? How many days are there in two weeks? (Hint: one week has 7 days). You have a R2 coin. Can you buy two sweets that cost R1 each? If today is Wednesday, what was yesterday? I have a 50c coin, a 20c coin, and a 10c coin. How much money do I have in total? You want to buy a toy car that costs R

6. You have a R5 coin. How much more money do you need?