First Grade Mathematics K-12 Sierra Leone

5 Weeks

In this course, students will learn all the required skills set out by the Basic Education Curriculum for Sierra Leone.

Join our online first grade math class—where numbers become friends, and learning is a fun adventure from the comfort of home!

Students will cover the following:

Number and Numeration:

Pupils should be able to:

➢ count to 100 forwards and backward initially from 0 or 1, progressing to counting from any given number

➢ identify, read, write, compare and order whole numbers up to 100 in numerals and in words

➢ represent whole numbers with models and pictorially, including locating them on a number line

➢ recognise place value for counting (whole) numbers up to 100

➢ recognise the ordinal numbers from first to tenth

➢ use models and pictorial representations, including the number line, to describe halves and quarters

Everyday Arithmetic (include Financial Literacy):

Pupils should be able to

➢ use models, pictorial representations, mental and written strategies for addition and related subtraction facts up to 20 involving whole numbers with one- and two-digits

➢ recognise that subtraction is the inverse of addition

➢ solve simple one-step addition and subtraction word problems up to 20 involving whole numbers with one- and two-digits

➢ recognise multiplication as repeated addition and use models and pictorial representations to solve simple onestep problems

Measurement and Estimation

➢ recognise and identify the national currency in everyday use Pupils should be able to:

➢ use everyday and comparative language for length, area and time

➢ use non-standard units to estimate length and area

➢ recognise, tell and draw on a 12-hour clock-face the time to the hour and half-hour

Geometry

Pupils should be able to:

➢ identify and name, simple two- and three-dimensional shapes

➢ use appropriate language to describe position, direction and movement

Algebra:

Pupils should be able to:

➢ identify and describe simple number patterns involving addition and subtraction

Basic Computing Skills

Pupils should be able to:

➢ use general ICT tools, e.g. spreadsheets, videos etc. to illustrate mathematics concepts

➢ use computer games and other mathematics teaching software to introduce, practise and consolidate mathematics concepts

Syllabus

  • Counting up to 5 objects
  • Lesson 28
  • Lesson 23: Addition Word Problems
  • Counting on from any number to 10
  • Lesson: Counting Forwards and Backwards
  • Counting up to 10 Objects
  • Lesson 24: Addition Word Problems
  • Adding Numbers to 5
  • Song: Counting from 1-10 forward and backwards
  • Counting to 10 using your fingers
  • Counting from 1 - 10
  • Lesson 25
  • Activity: Number bonds to 5 (Addition)
  • Counting and writing to 10
  • Lesson 26
  • Counting up to 5 forwards and Backwards
  • Using fingers and Counters up to 10
  • Addition up to 10
  • Counting Up to 5 Objects and Writing Numbers
  • Lesson 27
  • Video: Writing Numbers 1-10
  • Learn to Write Numbers to 10
  • Activity: Bonds of 10
  • Activity: Write the numbers 1-10
  • Activity: Counting and Writing Practice
  • Counting up to 10 objects and writing the numbers
  • Comparing Numbers
  • Draw Objects up to 10
  • Comparing Numbers
  • Online Game: Counting and Comparing

Video Lectures