Below is a comprehensive scheme of work for Basic 1 Mathematics, covering the First, Second, and Third Terms. Each week includes the topic, learning objectives, and suggested teacher activities.
First Term: Basic 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work
WEEK 1: WHOLE NUMBERS (1–10)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 1 to 10.
Count objects corresponding to numbers 1–10.
Apply numbers in real-life situations (e.g., head count, parts of the body).
Teacher Activities:
Use objects like bottle tops and pencils for counting exercises.
Demonstrate counting and reverse counting from 1 to 10.
Guide pupils in writing numbers 1 to 10.
WEEK 2: WHOLE NUMBERS (11–20)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 11 to 20.
Count objects corresponding to numbers 11–20.
Write numbers 11 to 20 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Provide counting exercises with objects.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 20 to 11.
Assist pupils in writing numbers 11 to 20.
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WEEK 3: WHOLE NUMBERS (21–30)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 21 to 30.
Count objects corresponding to numbers 21–30.
Write numbers 21 to 30 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Engage pupils in counting exercises using everyday items.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 30 to 21.
Guide pupils in writing numbers 21 to 30.
WEEK 4: WHOLE NUMBERS (31–40)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 31 to 40.
Count objects corresponding to numbers 31–40.
Write numbers 31 to 40 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Use counting aids for practice.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 40 to 31.
Assist pupils in writing numbers 31 to 40.
WEEK 5: WHOLE NUMBERS (41–50)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 41 to 50.
Count objects corresponding to numbers 41–50.
Write numbers 41 to 50 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Provide counting exercises with objects.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 50 to 41.
Guide pupils in writing numbers 41 to 50.
WEEK 6: COMPARING AND ORDERING NUMBERS
Learning Objectives:
Compare numbers using symbols (<, >, =).
Arrange numbers in ascending and descending order.
Teacher Activities:
Use number cards to demonstrate comparisons.
Engage pupils in ordering exercises.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
WEEK 8: INTRODUCTION TO ADDITION
Learning Objectives:
Understand the concept of addition.
Add numbers with sums not exceeding 10.
Teacher Activities:
Use objects to demonstrate addition.
Provide simple addition problems for practice.
WEEK 9: ADDITION (CONTINUED)
Learning Objectives:
Add numbers with sums up to 20.
Solve real-life addition problems.
Teacher Activities:
Engage pupils in practical addition exercises.
Use story problems to illustrate addition.
WEEK 10: INTRODUCTION TO SUBTRACTION
Learning Objectives:
Understand the concept of subtraction.
Subtract numbers within 10.
Teacher Activities:
Use objects to demonstrate subtraction.
Provide simple subtraction problems for practice.
WEEK 11: SUBTRACTION (CONTINUED)
Learning Objectives:
Subtract numbers within 20.
Solve real-life subtraction problems.
Teacher Activities:
Engage pupils in practical subtraction exercises.
Use story problems to illustrate subtraction.
Week 12: Revision
Week 13: Examination
SECOND TERM: BASIC 1 MATHEMATICS SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK 1: NUMBERS (51–60)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 51 to 60.
Write numbers 51 to 60 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Use counting aids for practice.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 60 to 51.
Guide pupils in writing numbers 51 to 60.
WEEK 2: NUMBERS (61–70)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 61 to 70.
Write numbers 61 to 70 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Provide counting exercises with objects.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 70 to 61.
Assist pupils in writing numbers 61 to 70.
Week 3: Numbers (71–80)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 71 to 80.
Write numbers 71 to 80 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Engage pupils in counting exercises using everyday items.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 80 to 71.
Guide pupils in writing numbers 71 to 80.
WEEK 4: NUMBERS (81–90)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 81 to 90.
Write numbers 81 to 90 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Use counting aids for practice.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 90 to 81.
Assist pupils in writing numbers 81 to 90.
WEEK 5: NUMBERS (91–100)
Learning Objectives:
Identify and count numbers from 91 to 100.
Write numbers 91 to 100 in numerals.
Teacher Activities:
Provide counting exercises with objects.
Demonstrate reverse counting from 100 to 91.
Guide pupils in writing numbers 91 to 100.
WEEK 6: INTRODUCTION TO MULTIPLICATION
Learning Objectives:
Understand the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.
Multiply numbers within 5.
Teacher Activities:
Use objects to demonstrate multiplication.
Provide simple multiplication problems for practice.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
WEEK 8: MULTIPLICATION (Continued)
Learning Objectives:
Multiply numbers within 10.
Solve real-life multiplication problems.
Teacher Activities:
Engage pupils in practical multiplication exercises.
Use story problems to illustrate multiplication.
Week 9: INTRODUCTION TO DIVISION
Learning Objectives:
Understand the concept of division as sharing equally.
Divide numbers within 10.
Teacher Activities:
Use objects to demonstrate division.
Provide simple division problems for practice.
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WEEK 10: DIVISION (Continued)
Learning Objectives:
Divide numbers within 20.
Solve real-life division problems.
Teacher Activities:
Engage pupils in practical division exercises.
Use story problems to illustrate division
Here’s a detailed Third Term Scheme of Work for Basic 1 Mathematics based on the Nigerian curriculum. Each week includes topics, learning objectives, and suggested teacher activities.
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Third Term: Basic 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work
Week 1: REVISION OF SECOND TERM’S WORK
Learning Objectives:
Recall key concepts from the previous term (multiplication, division, numbers up to 100).
Teacher Activities:
Engage pupils in oral drills and quizzes.
Revise basic operations using objects and storytelling.
WEEK 2: FRACTIONS (½, ⅓, ¼)
Learning Objectives:
Understand simple fractions as parts of a whole.
Identify ½, ⅓, and ¼ in objects and shapes.
Teacher Activities:
Use paper folding and object sharing to demonstrate fractions.
Ask pupils to divide fruits (e.g., oranges) or papers into halves, thirds, and quarters.
WEEK 3: MONEY – IDENTIFICATION OF NAIRA AND KOBO
learning objectives:
Identify Nigerian currency (notes and coins).
Know the value of different denominations.
Teacher Activities:
Display real or plastic money.
Create a class market to simulate buying and selling activities.
WEEK 4: MONEY – ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
Learning Objectives:
Add and subtract money amounts.
Solve simple money-related word problems.
Teacher Activities:
Use price tags and shopping games.
Guide pupils through money calculations on the board.
WEEK 5: LENGTH (LONG AND SHORT; MEASUREMENT USING NON-STANDARD UNITS)
Learning Objectives:
Compare lengths (longer/shorter).
Measure length using hands, feet, sticks, and strings.
Teacher Activities:
Demonstrate using real-life objects.
Ask pupils to measure classroom items using non-standard units.
Week 6: Time (Morning, Afternoon, Evening; Clock Reading – Hour Only)
Learning Objectives:
Understand parts of the day (morning, afternoon, night).
Tell time to the hour using an analog clock.
Teacher Activities:
Use a paper clock to demonstrate.
Relate daily activities to times (e.g., lunch at 1 o’clock).
WEEK 7: MID-TERM TEST AND BREAK
WEEK 8: TIME – DAYS OF THE WEEK AND MONTHS OF THE YEAR
Learning Objectives:
Recall and recite days of the week and months of the year in order.
Teacher Activities:
Teach with songs, rhymes, and calendar use.
Engage pupils in identifying days and months from wall charts.
WEEK 9: WEIGHT (HEAVY/LIGHT; COMPARISON USING NON-STANDARD UNITS)
Learning Objectives:
Compare weights using terms like heavier, lighter.
Use hands or simple balances to compare weights.
Teacher Activities:
Demonstrate with classroom objects.
Guide pupils to lift and compare weights of items.
WEEK 10: CAPACITY (EMPTY/FULL; COMPARING CAPACITIES)
learning objectives:
Understand capacity as the amount a container can hold.
Use terms like full, empty, more, less.
Teacher Activities:
Use cups and bottles for pouring exercises.
Let pupils fill containers to different levels and compare.
WEEK 11: POSITION AND DIRECTION (LEFT, RIGHT, TOP, BOTTOM)
Learning Objectives:
Identify positions using directional terms.
Follow and give simple directions.
Teacher Activities:
Demonstrate with classroom seating.
Play games involving movement and direction (e.g., Simon Says).
WEEK 12: REVISION OF THIRD TERM TOPICS
Learning Objectives:
Reinforce all concepts taught during the term.
Teacher Activities:
Conduct quizzes and oral tests.
Engage pupils in group work and games to review content.