KS1 Numeracy Lesson 2 – Teacher Notes
Summary
During this lesson the children use their addition skills to accurately count coins. They work with a Learning Partner to work out Pudsey Problems. The word problems are based around the theme of a Pudsey bake sale. Pupils vote to decide which fundraising idea the class will put into action for BBC Children in Need. The lesson ends with pupils planning the details of their chosen idea and then holding the event in the run-up to BBC Children in Need.
Learning Outcomes
Pupils will:
Calculate money word problems and add coins
Use concrete objects and pictorial representations, including those involving numbers, quantities and measures
Solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change
Explore what happens to the money raised for BBC Children in Need
Decide on the best fundraising idea for the class
Begin to plan the fundraising idea
Related Resources
Teacher - Numeracy Lesson 2 PowerPoint and Video 3: Where will your fundraising go?
You can print copies of these resources from the Teacher PowerPoint - no need for extra downloads!
Pupils - Editable Event Poster (slide 22)
Introduction
Begin the lesson by sharing the learning outcomes with the class (slide 3) and explain that, today, you will be working on the Numeracy topic of money. Ask the pupils to think about how much money the class could raise if everyone donated £1 each to dress up (slide 4)*. Remind them of what they learnt in Lesson 1, and how important every penny raised could be to a child just like them. Inspire them that they can become Champions of Change by raising money in school.
*You can edit the donation amount on the slide to one that’s appropriate for your school.
Activities
Partner Task 1 – (Slide 6 and 7)
Children work with a Learning Partner to add up the amounts of coins that Pudsey has collected. By copying and pasting the coin images you can differentiate these problems to suit the age and abilities of the pupils in your class. Extend this activity further by asking the children to make different amounts using the play money in class.
Allow the children to swap their whiteboards with another pair of children so that they may peer assess and mark each other’s work. As you go through the answers with the children, teach them strategies for quickand accurate addition of coins.
Partner Task 2 – (Slides 8-14)
For this activity children are presented with Pudsey word problems involving money. Pupils need to think about each question carefully and consider what operation they will use to find the answer. Similarly to Partner Task 1, these calculations can easily be differentiated to be more or less challenging for your pupils. Again, give the children the opportunity to peer assess (slide 15). There is one word problem per page so the pupils can mark answers as they go.
Discuss what the money the people raise for BBC Children in Need is used for (slide 16) and illustrate this with Video 3: Where will your fundraising go? (slide 17)
Explain to pupils that the class will now vote for their very own BBC Children in Need fundraising activity, with the goal of raising as much money as possible for the charity. Reinforce the message that even the smallest amount of help matters and that EVERYONE can become a Champion of Change and make a difference. Announce the three most popular ideas from the contributions last lesson. (As it was a secret ballot you may want to subtly choose the three most appropriate ideas!) You can edit slide 18 to display these ideas on the interactive whiteboard.
Using Slide 19 explain that the children will each now vote for the overall winner from idea one, two or three by writing the number on a piece of paper and folding it over. Once children have done this, collect their papers in.
Holding the vote
A ‘hands-up’ vote means that everyone is able to see ideas judged as less popular, which may be difficult for some pupils. In addition, children will also know immediately which idea has won, which may present a challenge if the idea isn't completely realistic!
A ‘sealed ballot’ vote instead allows you, as the teacher, to count the votes and report the 'official' results back to the class!
REVEAL THE CHOSEN IDEA!
Whole Class Plenary
Use the prompt questions on slide 20 to lead a class discussion on planning your chosen class fundraiser. Encourage pupils to think carefully about the details of what needs to happen, and when. Allocate tasks, and make sure that everyone understands their roles; completing the suggested planning chart would help you and your pupils keep track of progress.
An editable poster is provided to help you publicise your event (slide 22).
Now it’s time to put your fundraising plans into action! Don’t forget to tell your lead Champions what you’re up to so that they can give you a helping hand.
Remember, you can purchase merchandise items such as wristbands, key rings and Pudsey and Blush ears from the BBC Children in Need website. These can help facilitate your fundraising and get everyone in the fundraising spirit.
You can find more tools, tips and resources at bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/championsofchange