Up or Down

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Achievement Objectives
NA1-2: Know the forward and backward counting sequences of whole numbers to 100.
Specific Learning Outcomes

Say the forwards and backwards number word sequences in the range 0–20, at least.

Description of Mathematics

Number Framework Stage 3

Required Resource Materials
Pegs

Up or Down (Material Master 5-3)

Activity

Ensure each student has a vertical number line from 1 down to 20.

Have each student place a peg on 1 and a peg on 20 on their number line.

Choose a student to think of a mystery number between 1 and 20.

The rest of the students take turns to guess the number and ask the chooser if their number is up (less than) or down (more than) from the mystery number.

The students move their pegs to narrow the range of answers until the mystery number is found.

Repeat by choosing another student to select a mystery number.

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