Skip Counting Numbers from 1 to 130 (Primary 1 Lesson Note)

 

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MATHEMATICS LESSON NOTE

Primary 1 – Second Term – Week 8

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Subject: Mathematics

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 8

Age: 6 years

Topic: Skip Counting Numbers from 1 to 130

Sub-topic: Counting in 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s up to 130

Duration: 80 minutes

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Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Count numbers correctly from 1 to 130.
2. Skip count by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s within 130.
3. Recognize and write skip counting patterns.
4. Identify real-life examples of skip counting (e.g., pairs of shoes, bundles of sticks).
5. Enjoy counting through songs, clapping, and activities.

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Keywords and Meanings:

1. Count – To say numbers in order.
2. Skip – To leave some numbers out when counting.
3. Pattern – A repeated order or sequence.
4. Even Numbers – Numbers like 2, 4, 6, 8 that can be divided by 2.
5. Odd Numbers – Numbers like 1, 3, 5, 7 that cannot be divided by 2.
6. Tens – Counting by 10 each time (10, 20, 30…).
7. Fives – Counting by 5 each time (5, 10, 15…).
8. Twos – Counting by 2 each time (2, 4, 6…).
9. Hundred – A number made up of ten tens (100).
10. Sequence – Numbers arranged in a particular order.

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Set Induction (Attention-Grabbing Story):

The teacher begins with a playful story:

“Children, yesterday I went to the market to buy oranges. The seller tied them in bunches of 5. When I got home, I wanted to count how many oranges I had, but I didn’t count one by one — I counted 5, 10, 15, 20… Can you see? I skipped some numbers and it made counting faster!”

The pupils laugh and join the teacher in clapping as they count in 5s.

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Entry Behaviour:

Pupils can count numbers from 1 to 100 and identify tens and ones.

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Learning Resources and Materials:

• Number charts (1–130)
• Flashcards with 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s
• Beads, bottle covers, or sticks for counting
• Skip counting songs and videos
• Real-life objects (shoes, pencils, spoons)

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Building Background Knowledge:

Teacher revises counting from 1 to 100 and reminds pupils how numbers increase by one each time. Then explains that skip counting means jumping over some numbers in a pattern.

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Embedded Core Skills:

• Numeracy and logical reasoning
• Pattern recognition
• Listening and speaking
• Observation and memory retention
• Problem solving

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Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1 Mathematics
• New Method Mathematics for Nigerian Primary Schools Book 1
• Universal Basic Education Mathematics Textbook Book 1

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CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

A. Meaning of Skip Counting

Skip counting means counting numbers by leaving some out in a regular pattern.
It helps us count faster and find totals easily.

B. How to Skip Count

• Skip Counting in 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 … up to 130.
• Skip Counting in 3s: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 … up to 129.
• Skip Counting in 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 … up to 130.
• Skip Counting in 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 … up to 130.

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C. Real-Life Examples of Skip Counting

1. Counting pairs of shoes (2s).
2. Counting eggs in a crate (5s).
3. Counting packets of biscuits (10s).
4. Counting fingers in groups of 5.
5. Counting steps in twos.
6. Counting wheels on cars (4s).
7. Counting pencils in packs of 10.
8. Counting days in weeks (7s).
9. Counting seats in rows (5s).
10. Counting books in stacks (10s).

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D. Importance of Skip Counting

1. It saves time when counting large numbers.
2. It helps in learning multiplication tables.
3. It improves number sense.
4. It helps in solving real-life problems like shopping or grouping items.

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Teacher’s Activities:

1. Revises counting 1–100.
2. Explains skip counting using real objects.
3. Writes examples on the board for 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s.
4. Leads pupils in skip counting songs (e.g., “2, 4, 6, 8…”).
5. Demonstrates patterns on the number chart.
6. Encourages pupils to identify missing numbers.
7. Corrects pupils’ responses gently.

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Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen and respond to teacher’s story.
2. Clap and sing skip counting songs.
3. Use counters or bottle covers to count in groups.
4. Write skip counting sequences on their slates.
5. Identify and complete missing number patterns.

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Class Activity Discussion (10 FAQs + Answers)

Question	Answer
1. What is skip counting?	Counting by leaving some numbers out.
2. How do you skip count in 2s?	2, 4, 6, 8, 10…
3. How do you skip count in 5s?	5, 10, 15, 20…
4. What number comes after 10 when counting by 2s?	12
5. What number comes after 20 when counting by 5s?	25
6. What number comes before 40 when counting by 10s?	30
7. Why do we skip count?	To count faster and make groups easily.
8. What pattern do you see when counting in 2s?	Only even numbers appear.
9. Can skip counting help in multiplication?	Yes, it helps us learn times tables.
10. What number comes after 60 when counting by 10s?	70

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✏️ Evaluation Questions

A. Multiple Choice (10 Questions)

Choose the correct answer (a, b, c, or d).

1. Skip counting means _______
   a) counting backward b) counting every number c) jumping numbers d) writing numbers
2. Count in 2s: 2, 4, 6, ___
   a) 7 b) 8 c) 9 d) 10
3. Count in 5s: 5, 10, 15, ___
   a) 18 b) 19 c) 20 d) 21
4. Count in 10s: 10, 20, 30, ___
   a) 35 b) 40 c) 45 d) 50
5. Skip counting in 3s gives us ___
   a) 3, 6, 9, 12 b) 3, 5, 8, 10 c) 3, 9, 12, 15 d) 3, 4, 5, 6
6. The number after 120 when counting in 10s is ___
   a) 125 b) 128 c) 130 d) 135
7. Skip counting helps us to ___
   a) waste time b) count faster c) forget numbers d) count backward
8. When counting in 2s, we count only ___ numbers.
   a) odd b) small c) even d) big
9. Counting 10, 20, 30, 40 is counting in ___
   a) 5s b) 10s c) 2s d) 3s
10. 3, 6, 9, 12, ___
    a) 14 b) 15 c) 16 d) 18

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B. Short Answer Questions (10)

1. What is skip counting?
2. Write the next two numbers: 2, 4, 6, __, __.
3. Write the next two numbers: 5, 10, 15, __, __.
4. Count in 10s from 10 to 100.
5. Write any five even numbers.
6. Write any five odd numbers.
7. What comes after 60 when counting in 10s?
8. What comes after 27 when counting in 3s?
9. Count in 2s from 2 to 20.
10. Write three examples of real-life skip counting.

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Conclusion:

The teacher goes around marking pupils’ work, gives oral praise, and ends with a song:
2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate?
We count fast and learn today!

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Internal Links

1. Addition of Numbers up to 20 – Week 5 Lesson Note
2. Subtraction of Numbers – Week 6 Lesson Note
3. Number Patterns and Sequences – Week 9 Lesson Note

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External Links

1. BBC Bitesize – Counting and Sequences
2. Math is Fun – Skip Counting Guide

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