Introduction to Number 13 (Pre-Primary 2- Numeracy Lesson Note: First Term, Week Eight)

Lesson Note for Week Eight: Introduction to Number 13

Class: Age 3
Subject: Numeracy
Week: 8
Topic: Introduction to Number 13

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General Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify and recognize the number 13.
2. Count objects up to the number 13.
3. Write the number 13.

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Materials

1. Flashcards with the number 13.
2. Counting objects (e.g., toys, blocks, pencils).
3. Number poster (1-13).
4. Chalkboard/Whiteboard and chalk/marker.
5. Worksheets for writing practice (number 13).
6. Number songs or rhymes (with numbers up to 13).

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Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned to identify and count numbers 1-12. They are familiar with basic counting, number identification, and writing simple numbers.

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Lesson Procedure

Step 1: Introduction 

• Objective: Introduce the number 13.
• Method:
  1. Begin by reviewing numbers 1-12 using flashcards and counting objects.
  2. Sing a number song that includes numbers 1 to 13, such as: “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13!”
  3. Tell the class: “Today, we are going to learn a new number – number 13!”

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Step 2: Teaching Number 

• Objective: Pupils will recognize and identify the number 13.
• Method:
  1. Show the flashcard with the number 13 and say it aloud.
  2. Ask the pupils to repeat after you several times.
  3. Display the number poster (1-13) and point out the number 13. Ask pupils to identify it on the poster.
  4. Call individual pupils forward to identify number 13 on the board or flashcards.

Step 3: Counting Objects 

• Objective: Pupils will count objects up to 13.
• Method:
  1. Arrange 13 objects (e.g., toys, blocks) on the table and count them aloud together with the class.
  2. Ask the pupils to count along, emphasizing the number 13.
  3. Allow individual pupils to come forward and count 13 objects on their own, guiding them if necessary.

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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