Numeracy: addition and subtraction (Part 1 out of 8)

Audience

Teens et Adults

Attendees

5 to 10

Number of facilitators

1 to 2

Level

Beginner

Preparation

5 minutes

Activity

1 hour 30 minutes

Description

Through the course, the participants will learn the concepts of addition and subtraction. The concepts will be applied to everyday life, to show the participants how additions and subtractions can be useful for them. The participants will also learn how to do basic additions and subtractions.

Objectives

To be able to do basic additions with 2 or 3 numbers and basic subtractions with positive and negative results.

Worked skills

Personal development

Prerequisites for the audience

Participants who know how to write and read numbers

Equipment

Different days of the Activity would require different types of equipment if needed.

Content used

Specific contents will be mentioned in each activity according to the theme if needed.

Few details of the course

Pillar: Non-Formal Education

Expected outcomes:

1 – To be able to do basic calculation to handle the family accounting

2 – To be able to do basic calculation to handle a small business

3 – To boost self-confidence

Duration of the course: 3 weeks

Frequency: 1 workshop of 1h30 every 2 days

List of the workshops which will be implemented during this course:

Workshop number and name Specific objective of the workshop
1 Number and addition Review of the numbers and introduction to basic additions
2 Review of addition Review of additions and practical exercises
3 Addition and simple subtraction Review of additions, practice by exercises and introduction to basic subtractions
4 Review of addition and simple subtraction Review of basic additions and subtractions, practice through exercises
5 Addition & Simple subtraction & Negative subtraction Review of additions and subtractions, practice by exercises & introduction of basic subtractions with negative result
6 Review of the new learnings Review of additions and all types of subtractions, and practice through exercises
7 Review and closing Review through practical exercises and closing of the course