Number Connections: Mastering Numbers to 120
Year 1 Mathematics Australian Curriculum v9 5-Day Learning Journey
Australian Curriculum Alignment
AC9M1N01: Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 120 AC9M1N02: Partition numbers using physical and virtual materials AC9M1N04: Add and subtract within 20 using part-part-whole knowledge Focus on connecting number names, numerals, and quantities
Day 1: Counting and Ordering to 120+
WALT: Count forwards and backwards up to and beyond 120 and order numbers correctly Success Criteria: Count aloud to 120, use number lines, order numbers from smallest to largest Key Activities: Number board exploration, ordering cards, Guess My Number game
Day 1: Differentiation Strategies
Support: Use smaller ranges (up to 50) with pre-arranged number lines Extension: Challenge advanced learners to count in twos or fives up to 120 Hands-on materials: Number cards, Think Boards, classroom number board Interactive elements: Movement activities and group games
Day 2: Linking Number Names, Numerals & Quantities
WALT: Connect number names, numerals and quantities using Think Boards Success Criteria: Match names to numerals and quantities, explain collections, record using digits Key Activities: Counting collections, Think Board modelling, Number Name Relay
Think Board Components
{"left":"Number Name (written words)\nNumeral (digits)","right":"Collection/Quantity (objects or pictures)\nVisual representation helps connect all three elements"}
Day 3: Ordering Numbers with Number Lines
WALT: Use number lines to order and find numbers up to and beyond 120 Success Criteria: Position numbers correctly, count using number lines, explain relative positions Key Activities: Floor number lines, guided practice with 'before/after/between', Number Line Race
Number Line Thinking
Which number comes between 75 and 85? How do you know where to place 67 on a number line? What strategies help you order numbers quickly?
Day 4: Writing and Reading Numbers
WALT: Read and write two- and three-digit numbers using names and numerals Success Criteria: Read numbers aloud accurately, write as numerals and words, explain place value Key Activities: Flashcard practice, base-ten exploration, writing practice, partner quiz
Place Value Connections
Base-ten blocks show tens and ones visually Connect physical materials to written numerals Number names help with reading fluency Think Boards link all representations together
Day 5: Consolidation and Games
WALT: Use games and Think Boards to consolidate number understanding Success Criteria: Connect names to numerals confidently, order on number lines, represent numbers to 120+ Game Stations: Guess My Number, Think Board Challenges, Ordering Puzzles
Reflection and Growth
What strategies helped you learn numbers best this week? How do Think Boards help you understand numbers? Which activities made counting and ordering easier?