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PRIMARY 4: MATHEMATICS – FIRST TERM | WEEK 1

Updated January 5, 2026First Term, Mathematics, Primary 4

TOPIC: WHOLE NUMBERS – REVISION OF NUMBERS UP TO 9,999

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Number chart.
  2. Place value chart.
  3. Number flashcards.
  4. Bundles of sticks.
  5. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended Mathematics textbook for Primary 4.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt how to count, read and write numbers up to thousands in Primary 3.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Count numbers up to 9,999.
  2. Read and write numbers up to 9,999.
  3. Identify the place value of digits.
  4. Write numbers in expanded form.
  5. Compare simple whole numbers.

E: CONTENT

Reading and Writing Whole Numbers

Whole numbers are numbers such as:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6…

Examples:

  • 1,245 = One thousand, two hundred and forty-five.
  • 3,610 = Three thousand, six hundred and ten.
  • 9,999 = Nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine.

Place Value

In the number 4,582:

Digit Place Value
4 Thousands
5 Hundreds
8 Tens
2 Units

So:

4,582 = 4,000 + 500 + 80 + 2

This is called the expanded form.

Comparing Numbers

We use:

  • > means greater than.
  • < means less than.
  • = means equal to.

Examples:

5,400 > 3,200

2,150 < 2,500

4,000 = 4,000

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Revises counting numbers with the pupils.
  2. Displays numbers on flashcards.
  3. Guides pupils to read and write numbers.
  4. Explains place value using a chart.
  5. Demonstrates expanded form.
  6. Guides pupils to compare numbers.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Count numbers aloud.
  2. Read numbers from flashcards.
  3. Write numbers in words and figures.
  4. Identify place values.
  5. Write numbers in expanded form.
  6. Compare given numbers.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises reading, writing, place value and comparison of whole numbers up to 9,999.
The teacher corrects pupils where necessary and encourages regular practice.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. Write 3,425 in words.
  2. Write “Six thousand, two hundred and ten” in figures.
  3. What is the place value of 7 in 7,432?
  4. Expand 5,684.
  5. Fill in the correct sign: 4,500 \_\_\_ 3,900.
  6. Which is greater: 6,210 or 6,120?