Lesson Plan Template ED 3501 (Version C)

Lesson
Title/Focus
Subject/Grade
Level
Unit

General
Learning
Outcomes:
Specific
Learning
Outcomes:

Subtraction Counting Back

Date

January 19, 2016

Math Grade 1

Time
Duration

45- 60 minutes

Addition and Subtraction

Teacher

Miss Tessier

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Develop number sense.

Demonstrate an understanding of counting by:

Indicating that the last number said identifies how many
Counting back
Represent and describe numbers to 20 concretely, pictorially, and symbolically
Demonstrate an understanding of conservation of number
Describe and use mental math strategies
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:
1. Know what happens when we subtract one number from another
2. Know how to count back
3. Know how to count on
ASSESSMENTS
Observations:
Students will be observed while participating in class discussions, and activities
LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Program of studies
Smartboard notebook math file for addition and
subtraction
Math makes sense grade 1
Count back worksheet
Snowman Slide game
Games pieces
Die
PROCEDURE
Prior to lesson
Have students complete calendar activities then meet at the carpet
Introduction
Time
Attention Grabber/
Discuss strategies we have used thus far with counting all
Assessment of Prior
(fingers, tally marks, unifix cubes, dominoes)
Knowledge
Explain that today we will be learning about counting back and
how this will help us with subtraction.
Remind students of Linus the minus, what happens when we
10 minutes
subtract
Bring over 100s chart to carpet and have students count back
starting at 10, then 20
Call out a number and have students say the number that comes
before hand
Expectations for
Students are expected to be actively involved in class discussions and
Learning and
activities
Behaviour
Advance
Review previous strategies
Organizer/Agenda
Introduce counting back
Read monsters musical chairs
Count back worksheet
Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe

Lesson Plan Template ED 3501 (Version C)

Snowman Slide
Body
Learning Activity #1
Read Monster Musical Chairs
Discuss with students what is happening in each photo (we are
taking away)
Have students return to their seats and bring up 10 frame on
math notebook file
Ask students who here likes cheese raise your hand, and then
ask students what animal do they know that also likes cheese?
Read the short rhyme bout the little mouse
Ask students what the mouse did (he ate one)
Ask how many are left, and how we can figure this out without
counting all the pieces (count back)
Go through several examples taking away varying amounts, and
have students count back to get the answer
Assessments/
- Observations
Differentiation:
- Additional time when needed
- Working in small groups
- Additional support when needed
Learning Activity #2
Discuss with students what we used to help us count on for
addition (number line)
Explain to students that we can use a number line to help us
count back for subtraction
Go through several example with students using number line on
their name tag
Handout number line subtraction sheet, and do two examples
with students before having them complete worksheet
Assessments/
- Observations
Differentiation
- Additional time when needed
- Working in small groups
- Additional support when needed
Learning Activity #3
Have students return to carpet and introduce Snowman Slide
game
Explain to students that they will play against a partner, starting
at 20 and roll a die.
The number that they roll is the number they will count back by
The first person to get to 0 wins
Assessments/
- Observations
Differentiation
- Additional time when needed
- Working in small groups
- Additional support when needed
Closure
Assessment of Learning: - Students learning will be assessed through observation, and
completion of worksheets
Feedback From
- Ask students what strategy they like best and why
Students:
Transition To Next
- Tell students that we will review the strategies we learned today in
Lesson
tomorrows class

Sponge
Activity/Activities

Time

20 minutes

15 minutes

15 minutes

Time

Students who finish early can complete a coloring sheet or read quietly at the carpet

Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe

Lesson Plan Template ED 3501 (Version C)

Reflections

Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe