Counting Skills and Writing Numbers – Basic 2 Mathematics Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this week, pupils should be able to:

• Count, identify, and order numbers 1-250
• Add two 2-digit numbers with sum not more than 50
• Subtract 1-digit numbers from 2-digit numbers
• Compare numbers using place value system
• Use ordinal numbers to arrange and identify items
• Apply numbers to real-life situations
• Write numbers correctly

Lesson Content

Day 1-2: Counting Numbers 1-250

What are numbers? Numbers help us count things around us like toys, books, and friends.

Counting Practice:

• Start counting from 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… up to 250
• Use objects like bottle caps, pencils, or stones to practice counting
• Practice saying numbers clearly: “one, two, three…”

Skip Counting:

• Count in 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12…
• Count in 3s: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18…

Day 3: Writing Numbers

Number Writing Practice:

• Start with numbers 1-10, then 11-20, and so on
• Practice writing numbers neatly
• Remember: each number has its special shape

Day 4: Simple Addition (2-digit numbers)

Addition means “putting together”

• Example: 23 + 15 = 38
• Example: 34 + 12 = 46
• Use counting to check your answer

Day 5: Simple Subtraction

Subtraction means “taking away”

• Example: 25 – 3 = 22
• Example: 47 – 5 = 42
• Always subtract the smaller number from the bigger one

Examples in Class

Counting Example:

“Count these apples: 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎 = 5 apples”

Addition Example:

“Mary has 12 sweets. Her friend gives her 7 more sweets. How many sweets does Mary have now?” 12 + 7 = 19 sweets

Subtraction Example:

“John has 15 marbles. He gives 4 marbles to his sister. How many marbles does John have left?” 15 – 4 = 11 marbles

Exercises

Exercise 1: Counting

1. Count from 1 to 50
2. Count from 100 to 120
3. Skip count in 2s from 2 to 20
4. Skip count in 3s from 3 to 18

Exercise 2: Number Writing

Write these numbers:

1. Twenty-five = ___
2. Thirty-seven = ___
3. Forty-two = ___
4. Fifty-eight = ___

Exercise 3: Addition

Solve these:

1. 12 + 13 = ___
2. 21 + 16 = ___
3. 14 + 25 = ___
4. 33 + 15 = ___

Exercise 4: Subtraction

Solve these:

1. 18 – 6 = ___
2. 25 – 4 = ___
3. 39 – 7 = ___
4. 46 – 5 = ___

Exercise 5: Real-Life Problems

1. There are 23 children in class A and 15 children in class B. How many children are there altogether?
2. A shop has 35 oranges. If 8 oranges are sold, how many oranges are left?

Homework

• Practice writing numbers 1-50
• Count objects at home (spoons, plates, books)
• Help parents count things while shopping

Assessment

• Can the child count from 1-100 correctly?
• Can they write numbers clearly?
• Do they understand addition and subtraction?
• Can they solve simple word problems?