Mathematics Grade 1 15 min

Counting review - up to 10

Counting review - up to 10

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Count a set of up to 10 objects accurately. Say the number names in order from 1 to 10. Match a numeral (0-10) to a group of objects. Write the numerals from 0 to 10. Show that the last number said tells the number of objects counted. How many fingers are on one hand? 🖐️ Let's count them together! Today, we will practice counting things up to 10. We will learn to count carefully. This helps us know 'how many' we have. Real-World Applications Counting your toys when you clean up 🧸. Sharing snacks with friends 🍪. Counting candles on a birthday cake 🎂. Playing games like hide-and-seek 🙈.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

TermDefinitionExample CountTo say numbers in order to find out how many things there are.Let's count the dogs: 🐶 1, 🐶 2, 🐶 3. There are 3 dogs. NumberA number tells us 'how many'.The number of suns is one. ☀️ NumeralA numeral is the symbol we write for a number.We write the numeral '4' for the number four. SetA set is a group of items together.A set of three balls: ⚽️⚽️⚽️. ZeroZero means there are none or nothing.There are zero elephants in the classroom. We write it as '0'.
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Core Formulas

The One-to-One Rule Each Object = One Number When you count, touch each object only one time. Give each object its own number. The Stable Order Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Always say the numbers in the same order. We don't mix them up! The Cardinal Rule Last Number = Total The last number you say when counting a set is the total number of objects.

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Sample Practice Questions

Challenging
Sam has 4 green balls 🟢 and 5 yellow balls 🟡. How many balls does he have in all?
A.9
B.1
C.5
D.4
Challenging
There are 10 cookies 🍪 on a plate. You eat 3 of them. How many cookies are left?
A.10
B.3
C.8
D.7
Challenging
What number is 3 more than 5?
A.2
B.5
C.8
D.7

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