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Grade 1 Math · Chapter 1 · Lesson 2
Five and Some More
See a big group as a full five, plus a little more.
5 problems · about 11 minutes · 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6
What this lesson teaches
The child sees quantities from 6 to 10 as a complete five and some extra ones, and counts on from five rather than counting all.
- Five is a group worth knowing.
- Big numbers are a five and some more.
- Start at five and count on.
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
2 problemsReview — See It Fast: Which picture shows 4, arranged so it is easy to see fast?
Answer A dice pattern showing four dots
Why Both show 4! The dice pattern is easier to see fast because it has a shape you know.
Review — See It Fast: How many dots? Try to see it without counting.
Answer 5
Why A full row of 5 is a shape worth knowing. It shows up everywhere.
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
2 problemsA full five and 3 more. How many is that?
Answer 8
Why Five and 3 make 8.
How many beads?
Answer 6
Why Five and 1 make 6.
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
1 problemOn the Rug: Ana slides a full five, then 3 more. How many beads did she slide?
Answer 8 beads
Why You started at five and counted on three: six, seven, eight.