ALEX Learning Activity

  

Count Me In! Introduction

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  This learning activity provided by:  
Author: Charissa Smith
System:Alabama Department of Education
School:Alabama Department of Education
  General Activity Information  
Activity ID: 2640
Title:
Count Me In! Introduction
Digital Tool/Resource:
Train Counting
Web Address – URL:
Overview:

This activity allows students to practice matching numerals to a set of objects using the game "Train Counting."

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.
  Associated Standards and Objectives  
Content Standard(s):
Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: K
3. Write numerals from 0 to 20.

a. Represent 0 to 20 using concrete objects when given a written numeral from 0 to 20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects). 
Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
  • Write numerals correctly from 0 to 20.
  • Represent numbers using concrete objects when given a written numeral from 0 to 20.
Teacher Vocabulary:
  • Numeral
  • Number
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • how to match numeral name with sets of objects.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • write numerals from 0 to 20.
  • Represent numbers from 0 to 20.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • a written numeral represents a number of objects.
Diverse Learning Needs:
Essential Skills:
Learning Objectives:
M.K.3.1: Write numbers 0 to 10.
M.K.3.2: Match numerals to quantity 11 to 20.
M.K.3.3: Match numerals to quantity 0 to 10.
M.K.3.4: Recognize written numerals 0 to 20.
M.K.3.5: Demonstrate one to one correspondence for a group of objects 6 to 20.
M.K.3.6: Demonstrate one to one correspondence for a group of objects 0 to 5.
M.K.3.7: Trace numerals 0 to 20.
M.K.3.8: Make purposeful marks such as lines and circles.

Prior Knowledge Skills:
  • Count to 20 and above.
  • Mimic counting by ones.
  • Recognize numbers from one to ten.
  • Become interested in how many objects she/he has.
  • Continue to have an interest in counting.
  • Understand the concept of size and amount.
  • Notice same/different and some/all.
  • Understand that words can label sameness and differences.
  • Understand that some have more, and some have less.
  • Become more interested in the concept of some and all.
  • Make purposeful marks.
  • Given a set number of objects one through ten, answer the question "How many?"
  • Pair the number of objects counted with "how many."
  • Understand that the last number name tells the number of objects counted.
  • Establish one-to-one correspondence between numbers and objects when given a picture, a drawing or objects.
  • Pair a group of objects with a number representing the total number of objects in the group (up to ten objects).
  • Count objects one-by-one using only one number per object (up to ten objects).
  • Recognize that numbers and numerals have meaning.
  • Recognize numerals 0 (zero) through 10.
  • Identify the difference between written numbers and other written things.
  • Identify the difference between written numbers and objects.
  • Rote count to ten.
  • Communicate some number words.
  • Recognize after.
  • Recognize before.
  • Enjoy playing with all kinds of objects.
  • Point to matching or similar objects.
Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.K.1 Using vocalization, sign language, augmentative communication, or assistive technology, count to 15 by ones starting with one.
Learning Objectives:

Students will represent a number of objects with a written numeral.
  Strategies, Preparations and Variations  
Phase:
Before/Engage
Activity:

Students will use the Train Counting game to practice matching groups of objects to a numeral. In this game, students will be given multiple sets of objects and numerals. They will match the correct set of objects to the correct numeral. 

Students will record the numerals and matching objects in their math journals. 
Assessment Strategies:

The teacher will observe students working and notice those who are struggling to match the correct numeral to the group of objects.
Advanced Preparation:

The teacher needs to provide the link to students.

Students will need an internet-connected device and math journals. 
Variation Tips (optional):
 
Notes or Recommendations (optional):

ALCOS 2019

3. Write numerals from 0 to 20.

a. Represent 0 to 20 using concrete objects when given a written numeral from 0 to 20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  Keywords and Search Tags  
Keywords and Search Tags: counting, distance learning, numerals, objects