Lesson Plan: Mathematics (Number
Base 2)
Class: JSS One
Duration: 90 minutes
Average Age: 10 Years
Class Size: 30 Students
Topic: Number Base 2
Subtopics:
i. Counting in base 2
ii. Addition of numbers in base 2
iii. Subtraction of numbers in base 2
Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Count in binary (base 2) system.
Perform addition and subtraction of base 2 numbers.
Understand the place value of binary numbers.
Instructional Materials
Chart showing base 2 counting
Number cards
Whiteboard and markers
Flashcards with binary numbers
Worksheets for practice
Lesson Plan Table
Steps/Stages Time Teacher’s Students’ Learning Points
Activities Activities
Introduction 10 mins Greets students Listen, respond Recall of
and introduces to questions, number system
the topic. share prior concepts and
Reviews base connection to
10 counting knowledge. prior
briefly. Asks knowledge.
questions about
number
systems.
Presentation 15 mins Explains what Observe, Understand the
(Stage 1: base 2 means participate, ask binary system
Counting in using simple and answer (0 and 1 only),
Base 2) analogies (e.g. questions. and binary
switches: Practice place values.
ON/OFF). counting in
Demonstrates base 2.
binary counting
(0 to 15). Uses
chart and
flashcards.
Guided Practice 10 mins Leads class in Practice Reinforces
(Counting) counting in counting aloud counting in
base 2 together. in base 2. base 2 through
Uses number Arrange repetition and
cards for number cards visual aids.
practice. in correct
order.
Presentation 15 mins Introduces Take notes, ask Learn rules for
(Stage 2: binary addition questions, binary addition
Addition in rules (0+0=0, observe step- and how to
Base 2) 1+0=1, 1+1=10, by-step solving. carry over.
1+1+1=11).
Demonstrates
examples on
the board.
Guided Practice 10 mins Gives simple Solve problems Develop
(Addition) binary addition in pairs or proficiency in
problems. groups. Share binary addition
Solves the first answers. through
one with the examples and
class, then practice.
assigns a few to
students.
Presentation 10 mins Explains binary Watch, ask Understand
(Stage 3: subtraction questions, and binary
Subtraction in rules (0−0=0, copy examples. subtraction and
Base 2) 1−0=1, 1−1=0, concept of
0−1=1 with borrowing.
borrow).
Demonstrates
on the board.
Guided Practice 10 mins Gives 3 Work Reinforces
(Subtraction) subtraction individually or subtraction
problems. in pairs to solve rules and
Guides students problems. promotes
in solving them. accuracy in
Monitors and calculations.
assists.
Evaluation 5 mins Distributes Complete and Assess
quick submit the students'
assessment worksheet. understanding
worksheet (4 of key concepts.
questions:
counting,
addition, and
subtraction).
Conclusion 5 mins Reviews the Ask final Reinforce
lesson questions. learning and
objectives. Write down prepare for
Answers assignment. future lessons.
questions.
Gives
assignment for
further
practice.
Assignment
Convert the following base 10 numbers to base 2:
a) 7
b) 12
c) 15
d) 18
Add the following in base 2:
a) 110 + 101
b) 1001 + 111
