ALEX Learning Activity

  

Count Me In! Matching Game

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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: 2642
Title:
Count Me In! Matching Game
Digital Tool/Resource:
Counting Drag and Drop
Web Address – URL:
Overview:

This activity has students practicing matching numerals to sets of objects by using drag and drop on a computer device. Students will match a numeral to the correct object set that represents the numeral. 

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:
After/Explain/Elaborate
Activity:

The student will use an internet-connected device to play the drag and drop counting game. In the game, students will drag the correct numeral to each set of objects.

Students should draw a representation for each numeral and matching object set in their math journals. 
Assessment Strategies:

The teacher will observe the students while they are working. Student recordings will represent a number of objects with a written numeral.
Advanced Preparation:

The teacher will need to provide the link to students and an internet-connected device. 

Students will need math journals to record responses. 
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, numeral