Primary 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work (NERDC)
Scheme of Work for Mathematics – Primary 1 - NERDC Curriculum
This Scheme of Work is fully aligned with the official NERDC New Revised Basic Education Curriculum for Mathematics Primary 1. It uses the exact topics, performance objectives, content, and structure provided in the curriculum.
This Primary 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work is designed in line with national standards, focusing on developing early numeracy skills such as counting, basic operations, shapes, and measurement. The weekly breakdown allows for smooth progression from simple to more complex concepts while encouraging practical application in everyday life.
Primary 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work
First Term
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Week |
Topics |
Learning Objectives |
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1 |
Whole Numbers (1–10): Counting, writing, reverse counting |
Identify, count, and write numbers 1–10; relate numbers to objects |
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2 |
Whole Numbers (1–20): Counting, writing, sorting |
Count and write numbers 1–20; classify objects by number |
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3 |
Reinforcement of Numbers (1–20) |
Match numbers with quantities; strengthen recognition skills |
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4 |
Whole Numbers (1–30); number words |
Identify and write numbers 1–30; arrange numbers in order |
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5 |
Whole Numbers (1–40); introduction to zero |
Recognize numbers up to 40; understand the concept of zero |
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6 |
Numbers (1–50); comparison; simple addition |
Compare numbers; introduce basic addition |
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7 |
Numbers up to 60; ordering; skip counting |
Count and order numbers; skip count in 2s and 10s |
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8 |
Numbers up to 70; simple addition |
Perform simple addition; apply in real-life situations |
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9 |
Revision |
Review all topics covered |
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10 |
Revision |
Reinforcement of concepts |
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11–12 |
Examination |
Assessment of term’s work |
Second Term
|
Week |
Topics |
Learning Objectives |
|
1 |
Revision of First Term |
Refresh knowledge of numbers and addition |
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2 |
Numbers (71–80); introduction to addition |
Understand addition as combining quantities |
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3 |
Numbers up to 100; introduction to subtraction |
Understand subtraction as taking away |
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4 |
Addition and subtraction practice |
Solve simple problems using both operations |
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5 |
Mid-Term Break |
— |
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6 |
Numbers up to 120 |
Count, write, and compare numbers |
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7 |
Numbers up to 130 |
Order numbers; perform simple addition |
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8 |
Two-Dimensional Shapes |
Identify common shapes in the environment |
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9 |
Revision |
Review key concepts |
|
10–11 |
Examination |
Assessment of term’s work |
Third Term
|
Week |
Topics |
Learning Objectives |
|
1 |
Revision of Second Term |
Reinforce previous learning |
|
2 |
Numbers up to 180; addition of larger numbers |
Add two-digit numbers; understand place value |
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3 |
Numbers up to 190; subtraction |
Subtract numbers; solve simple problems |
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4 |
Money (Nigerian currency) |
Identify coins/notes; solve money problems |
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5 |
Buying and Selling |
Apply addition and subtraction with money |
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6 |
Length Measurement |
Measure and compare lengths |
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7 |
Mid-Term Break |
— |
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8 |
Weight Measurement |
Compare objects using weight |
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9 |
Revision |
Review all topics |
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10–11 |
Examination |
End-of-term assessment |
