Primary 1 students explore Mathematics through engaging diagnostic activities. In a joyful start to the academic year, they participated in a week-long subject orientation week and diagnostic test. It was designed to introduce Primary Mathematics and assess their early mathematical skills. With fun, hands-on experiences and creative storytelling, the learners explored numbers, counting, shapes, and patterns in ways that were developmentally appropriate and enjoyable.
Throughout the week, students took part in a variety of interactive activities. On the first day, they engaged in counting games and explored numbers 0–10 using songs, number flashcards, and matching objects. On the second day, they extended their number recognition by arranging numbers 0–20 in sequence and identifying patterns. On the third day, they compared quantities using terms like “more” and “less,” and worked collaboratively to create and show number sets. The final day focused on shape recognition as students sorted and named basic geometric shapes through songs, games, and creative drawing.
Each day’s activities had a specific learning focus. The first day aimed to recall number awareness and counting fluency using visual and physical cues. The second day focused on reviewing number sequencing skills and recognizing numerical order. The third day emphasized comparing quantities and applying mathematical language in groups, and the fourth day supported visual-spatial understanding through shape recognition and categorization.
These activities were set not only to assess students’ readiness to learn Maths but also to provide joyful, hands-on experiences that promote critical thinking, number fluency, and cooperative learning. By setting a strong foundation, students will be more well-prepared for deeper Mathematical understanding as the year progresses. ***
