Numbers up to 9
Primary 1 · Mathematics
Numbers up to 9
Lesson 4 of 8
12 min
Let's begin
Umutoni writes on her slate. She wants to write 9.
Her little ball goes at the bottom. She has written 6.
6 and 9 look alike, but they are not the same number.
Today you will write 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Read each row out loud. Touch every star as you count.
| Numeral | Name | Count them |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | six | * * * * * * |
| 7 | seven | * * * * * * * |
| 8 | eight | * * * * * * * * |
| 9 | nine | * * * * * * * * * |
Each row has one more star than the row above it.
6. Start at the top. Curve down to the left. Make a small ball at the bottom.
7. Draw a flat line across the top. Then slide down to the left.
8. Make a small ball. Then make another ball under it.
9. Make a small ball at the top. Then draw a straight line down.
The ball of 6 sits at the bottom.
The ball of 9 sits at the top.
Not sure which one you wrote? Put out that many stones.
Count them. Is it 6 stones or 9 stones?
Then write the numeral again.
Make four small cards. Write 6, 7, 8 and 9 on them.
Turn one card over. Read the numeral out loud.
Now put out that many stones next to the card.
Count the stones. Do they match the card?
Say the name too: six, seven, eight, nine.
Do this every day. Soon your hand will know the shapes.
Tip
Ball down is 6. Ball up is 9
Say it out loud while your pencil moves.
Then count stones to check what you wrote.
One writing song for 6, 7, 8 and 9
Write each answer in your book, then tap Show answer to check.
Keza has 6 beans. Which numeral do you write?
Answer: 6. Its ball sits at the bottom.
Write the numeral for nine.
Answer: 9. Ball at the top, then a line down.
Count these stones: * * * * * * * How many?
Answer: 7. Write a flat line, then slide down.
Byiringiro wrote 6 for nine bottle caps. Is he right?
Answer: no. Nine is 9. His ball must go on top.
Write 6, 7, 8, 9 three times in your book.
Answer: check every 6 and 9. Ball down, then ball up.
What you learned today
Quick check
Match each numeral to its name.
Tap one on the left, then its partner on the right.
