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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 |
Measurements
|
Length - Addition involving length
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the process of adding lengths with different units - Add lengths involving Hm, Dm, m, dm and cm - Appreciate the use of addition of length in real life |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study map showing distances between home, school and shopping centre - Add lengths and regroup where necessary - Solve problems like Munyao walking from home to market to school |
How do we add lengths with different units?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 96
- Maps - Number cards |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Measurements
|
Length - Subtraction involving length
Length - Multiplication involving length |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the process of subtracting lengths - Subtract lengths involving Hm, Dm, m, dm and cm - Show confidence in subtracting lengths |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make cards with subtraction problems - Regroup where necessary (borrow from higher unit) - Solve problems comparing distances covered by Joan and John |
How do we subtract lengths with different units?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 98
- Number cards - Charts - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 99 - Word problems - Calculators |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Measurements
|
Length - Division involving length
Length - Perimeter and circumference of circles Area - Square metres, acres and hectares |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the process of dividing lengths - Divide lengths involving Hm, Dm, m, dm and cm - Show interest in division of lengths |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read story of relay race team of 4 members covering 6 Hm 5 Dm 6 m - Divide each unit starting from highest, convert remainders - Solve problems about road sections tarmacked by workers |
How do we divide lengths by whole numbers?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 100
- Word problems - Charts - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 101 - Circular objects - Tape measures - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 106 - Metre rulers |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Measurements
|
Area - Area of a rectangle
Area - Area of a parallelogram |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- State the formula for area of a rectangle - Calculate area of rectangles - Appreciate the use of area in real life |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Trace and cut out rectangles - Find area by multiplying length and width - Complete tables with length, width and area of rectangles |
How do we find the area of a rectangle?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 108
- Rectangular cut-outs - Grid papers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 110 - Paper cut-outs - Scissors |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 5 |
Measurements
|
Area - Area of a rhombus
Area - Area of a trapezium Area - Area of circles |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Derive the formula for area of a rhombus - Calculate area of rhombuses - Value accuracy in calculating area |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Cut out square WXYZ and mark point K on line WX - Cut triangle WKZ and paste on line XY to form rhombus - Discover: Area = Base length × Perpendicular height |
How do we find the area of a rhombus?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 112
- Square cut-outs - Scissors - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 114 - Paper cut-outs - Rulers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 116 - Pair of compasses - Manila paper |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Measurements
|
Area - Area of borders
Area - Area of combined shapes |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define the area of a border - Calculate area of borders (shaded regions) - Value accuracy in calculating area of borders |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read story of Mary putting picture in frame - Calculate: Area of border = Area of larger shape - Area of smaller shape - Solve problems about picture frames, carpets and swimming pools |
How do we find the area of a border?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 119
- Picture frames - Diagrams - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 121 - Combined shape diagrams - Calculators |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Measurements
|
Volume and Capacity - The cubic metre (m³)
Volume and Capacity - Converting m³ to cm³ Volume and Capacity - Converting cm³ to m³ |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the cubic metre as a unit of measuring volume - Make a model of a 1 metre cube - Show interest in measuring volume |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use metre rule, long sticks and strings to measure and cut 12 sticks of 1 m each - Join sticks using strings to form a 1 metre cube - Observe safety when using panga to cut sticks |
What is a cubic metre?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 122
- Metre rule - Long sticks, strings - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 123 - 1 metre cube model - Calculators - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 124 - Number cards |
- Oral questions
- Practical activities
- Observation
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Measurements
|
Volume and Capacity - Volume of cubes
Volume and Capacity - Volume of cuboids |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- State the formula for volume of a cube - Calculate volume of cubes - Value accuracy in calculating volume |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw cube and colour one face (cross-sectional area) - Establish: Volume = Side × Side × Side - Model cubes using clay, plasticine or manila paper |
How do we find the volume of a cube?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 125
- Clay, plasticine - Manila paper - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 126 - Clay, cartons - Rulers |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Measurements
|
Volume and Capacity - Volume of cylinders
Volume and Capacity - Relating volume to capacity Volume and Capacity - Application of volume and capacity |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- State the formula for volume of a cylinder - Calculate volume of cylinders using πr²h - Show interest in finding volume of cylinders |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Arrange pile of similar coins to form cylinder - Measure diameter and height - Establish: Volume = πr² × height |
How do we find the volume of a cylinder?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 128
- Coins, cylindrical objects - Rulers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 130 - Containers, basin - Measuring cylinder - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 132 - Various containers - Digital devices |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 3 | 5 |
Measurements
|
Time, Distance and Speed - Units of measuring time
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting hours and minutes |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify units of measuring time - Read time from clock faces and stopwatches - Show interest in reading time |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe clock face with hour, minute and second hands - Read time shown on stopwatches (hours, minutes, seconds) - Draw clock faces showing different times |
How do we read time from a clock face?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 134
- Clock faces - Stopwatches - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 136 - Paper clock faces |
- Oral questions
- Practical activities
- Observation
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Measurements
|
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting minutes and seconds
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting hours and seconds Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of distance |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- State the relationship between minutes and seconds - Convert minutes to seconds and seconds to minutes - Show confidence in converting time units |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use stopwatch to observe seconds in different minutes - Establish: 1 minute = 60 seconds - Solve problems about water pumps, walking distances |
How do we convert minutes to seconds?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 138
- Stopwatches - Number cards - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 140 - Calculators - Conversion charts - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 142 - Maps - Measuring tapes |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Measurements
|
Time, Distance and Speed - Speed in km/h
Time, Distance and Speed - Speed in m/s |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define speed as distance covered per unit time - Calculate speed in kilometres per hour - Show interest in calculating speed |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Walk and run around athletics field (1 lap = 400 m) - Record time taken for each activity - Calculate: Speed = Distance ÷ Time |
What is speed in kilometres per hour?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 144
- Athletics field - Stopwatches - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 145 - Measuring tape |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Measurements
|
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting km/h to m/s and vice versa
Temperature - Temperature in our environment Temperature - Comparing temperature |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain conversion of speed units - Convert km/h to m/s and m/s to km/h - Appreciate the importance of speed in daily activities |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read story of school driver observing traffic rules - Convert distance from km to m, time from hours to seconds - Practice converting speed between km/h and m/s |
How do we convert speed from km/h to m/s?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 146
- Conversion charts - Digital devices - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 149 - Thermometers - Charts - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 150 - Ice cubes - Metallic and wooden objects |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Measurements
|
Temperature - Units of measuring temperature
Temperature - Converting °C to Kelvin |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify Celsius (°C) and Kelvin (K) as units of temperature - Read temperature from thermometers - Show confidence in reading temperature |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Visit health centre to see thermometer - Identify °C and K symbols on thermometer - Measure water temperature before and after heating |
What are the units of measuring temperature?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 151
- Thermometers - Sufuria, water - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 153 - Calculators |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 4 | 5 |
Measurements
|
Temperature - Converting Kelvin to °C
Temperature - Temperature changes Money - Profit |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain conversion of Kelvin to degrees Celsius - Convert temperature from Kelvin to degrees Celsius - Appreciate the use of temperature conversions |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Complete table showing daily temperatures in Kelvin - Convert to °C by subtracting 273 - Solve problems about melting points and town temperatures |
How do we convert Kelvin to degrees Celsius?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 154
- Temperature tables - Calculators - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 155 - Thermometers - Digital devices - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 157 - Classroom shop - Paper money |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Measurements
|
Money - Loss
Money - Percentage profit |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define loss in business transactions - Calculate loss given buying and selling prices - Appreciate the importance of avoiding loss in business |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compare buying price and selling price in tables - Identify when selling price is lower than buying price - Establish: Loss = Buying price - Selling price |
What is loss in business?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 159
- Price tables - Charts - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 160 - Tables - Calculators |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Measurements
|
Money - Percentage loss
Money - Discount Money - Percentage discount |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define percentage loss - Calculate percentage loss - Value the importance of minimizing loss in business |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw tables with buying price, selling price and loss - Work out percentage loss = (Loss ÷ Buying price) × 100% - Solve problems about mattresses, dresses and sheep |
How do we calculate percentage loss?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 162
- Tables - Calculators - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 164 - Price tags - Charts - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 166 |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
Measurements
|
Money - Commission and percentage commission
Money - Interpreting bills |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define commission as payment for selling goods - Calculate commission and percentage commission - Value the role of commission in business |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read story of Mzee Mambo Leo's motor vehicle firm - Study table showing Dansam's weekly commission - Calculate: % Commission = (Commission ÷ Value of goods sold) × 100% |
What is commission in business?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 167
- Commission tables - Calculators - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 171 - Sample bills - Digital devices |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Measurements
|
Money - Preparing bills
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the use of symbols @ and 'for' in bills - Prepare bills for items purchased - Show confidence in preparing bills |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read story of Gillian buying items from kiosk - Prepare bill showing items, quantities and prices - Calculate total cost and balance |
How do we prepare a bill?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 172
- Bill formats - Paper money |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 5 | 5 |
Measurements
|
Money - Postal charges
Money - Mobile money services |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify postal services and charges - Calculate cost of sending letters, parcels and postcards - Appreciate postal services in communication |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Visit nearby post office to gather information - Prepare chart showing postal charges by mass limits - Calculate costs for different letters and parcels |
How do we calculate postal charges?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 173
- Postal charge tables - Charts - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 178 - Word puzzles |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Measurements
|
Money - Mobile money transactions
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Interpret mobile money transaction tables - Calculate transfer costs, withdrawal costs and interest on loans - Appreciate the efficiency of mobile money transactions |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study Uwezo Mobile Money transaction tables - Calculate costs for different transaction ranges - Calculate interest on loans and savings from mobile lending apps |
How do we calculate mobile money transaction costs?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 179
- Transaction tables - Calculators |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Geometry
|
Angles - Angles on a straight line
Angles - Angles at a point Angles - Vertically opposite angles |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify angles formed on a straight line - State that angles on a straight line add up to 180° - Show interest in learning about angles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Go outside classroom and identify angles made by objects in relation to ground - Draw line AB and mark point P, measure angle APB using protractor - Draw lines LP and KP and measure angles APL, LPK, KPB |
What is the sum of angles on a straight line?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 184
- Protractors - Rulers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 186 - Paper cut-outs - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 187 - Scissors |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Observation
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
Geometry
|
Angles - Alternate angles on a transversal
Angles - Corresponding angles on a transversal |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define a transversal - Identify alternate angles on a transversal - Value the properties of alternate angles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw two parallel lines and a transversal crossing them - Mark angles d and f, cut them out using scissors - Place angle f on top of angle d and compare (alternate angles are equal) |
What are alternate angles?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 188
- Rulers - Scissors - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 190 - Scissors, protractors |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
Geometry
|
Angles - Co-interior angles on a transversal
Angles - Angles in a parallelogram Angles - Interior angles of triangles, rectangles, squares |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify co-interior angles on a transversal - State that co-interior angles add up to 180° - Appreciate the relationship between co-interior angles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw pair of parallel lines and a transversal - Mark angles n and p, cut them out - Place two angles on a straight line and observe they add up to 180° |
What is the sum of co-interior angles?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 191
- Rulers - Scissors, protractors - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 193 - Straws, string - Protractors - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 195 - Protractors - Polygon cut-outs |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 5 |
Geometry
|
Angles - Interior angles of rhombus, parallelogram, trapezium, pentagon, hexagon
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify interior angles of various polygons - Calculate sum of interior angles using formula (n-2) × 180° - Appreciate the relationship between sides and interior angles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Trace and cut out rhombus, parallelogram, trapezium - Measure interior angles and find sums - Sub-divide pentagon into 3 triangles, hexagon into 4 triangles |
How do we calculate sum of interior angles of any polygon?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 197
- Polygon cut-outs - Protractors |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
Geometry
|
Angles - Exterior angles of polygons
Geometrical Constructions - Measuring angles Geometrical Constructions - Bisecting angles |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify exterior angles of polygons - State that sum of exterior angles of any polygon is 360° - Show interest in calculating exterior angles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Trace and cut out quadrilateral, measure exterior angles A, B, C, D - Find sum of exterior angles (360°) - Draw and find sum of exterior angles of pentagon, hexagon |
What is the sum of exterior angles of any polygon?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 201
- Polygon cut-outs - Protractors - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 207 - Protractors - Rulers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 208 - Pair of compasses |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
Geometry
|
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing 90° angle
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing 45° angle |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct an angle of 90° using a pair of compasses and ruler - Verify the constructed angle using a protractor - Show confidence in constructing 90° angles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw horizontal line, mark point A - With compasses at A, make arcs on line at points X and Y - With centres X and Y, draw arcs above line to intersect at T, join T to A |
How do we construct an angle of 90°?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 210
- Pair of compasses - Rulers, protractors - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 211 - Rulers |
- Practical exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
Geometry
|
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing 60° angle
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing 30° angle Geometrical Constructions - Constructing 120° angle |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct an angle of 60° using a pair of compasses and ruler - Verify the constructed angle using a protractor - Show interest in constructing angles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw straight line, mark point A - With A as centre, make arc intersecting line at Y - With Y as centre and same radius, draw arc to intersect first at K, join K to A |
How do we construct an angle of 60°?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 213
- Pair of compasses - Rulers, protractors - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 214 - Rulers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 215 |
- Practical exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 7 | 4 |
Geometry
|
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing 105° and 75° angles
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing equilateral triangles |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct angles of 105° and 75° - Combine construction of 90° and 60° to get 105° - Value the application of angle constructions |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw line MN, mark point T - Construct 90° angle (NTO = 90°), then construct 60° on other side (angle KTO = 60°) - Bisect angle KTO to get 30°, thus angle PTN = 90° + 15° = 105° |
How do we construct an angle of 105°?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 216
- Pair of compasses - Rulers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 218 |
- Written assignments
- Practical activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 7 | 5 |
Geometry
|
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing isosceles triangles
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct isosceles triangles given side measurements - Verify that two sides and two angles are equal - Show confidence in constructing triangles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw straight line, mark point M, mark point N 5 cm away - With M as centre and radius 7 cm, draw arc above line - With N as centre and radius 5 cm, draw arc to intersect at P, join points |
How do we construct an isosceles triangle?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 219
- Pair of compasses - Rulers |
- Written assignments
- Practical activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 8 | 1 |
Geometry
|
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing scalene triangles
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct scalene triangles given three side measurements - Verify that all sides and angles are different - Value accuracy in triangle constructions |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw straight line, mark point A, mark point B 6 cm away - With A as centre and radius 5 cm, draw arc - With B as centre and radius 8 cm, draw arc to intersect at C, join points |
How do we construct a scalene triangle?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 220
- Pair of compasses - Rulers |
- Practical exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 8 | 2 |
Geometry
Data Handling and Probability Data Handling and Probability |
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing circles
Data Handling - Meaning of data and data collection Data Handling - Frequency tables |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct circles given radius or diameter - Measure and verify the dimensions of constructed circles - Appreciate the application of geometrical constructions in real life |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use pair of compasses to draw circles with different diameters - Measure diameter of circles drawn - Calculate radius from diameter (radius = diameter ÷ 2) |
How do we construct circles with given measurements?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 221
- Pair of compasses - Rulers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 222 - Pieces of paper - Basket - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 223 - Class registers - Frequency table templates |
- Written assignments
- Practical activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 8 | 3 |
Data Handling and Probability
|
Data Handling - Determining suitable scale
Data Handling - Drawing pictographs |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of choosing appropriate scale - Determine suitable scale for vertical and horizontal axes - Show confidence in selecting scales for graphs |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compare Anne's and Josephine's graph scales - Observe that congested scales make graphs hard to interpret - Use multiples of 2 or 5 to make divisions easy to plot |
Why is it important to choose a suitable scale for graphs?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 225
- Graph papers - Rulers - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 226 - Bloating paper - Scissors, glue |
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 8 | 4 |
Data Handling and Probability
|
Data Handling - Drawing bar graphs
Data Handling - Interpreting information from bar graphs Data Handling - Drawing pie charts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify components of a bar graph (axes, bars, scale) - Draw bar graphs to represent data - Appreciate the use of bar graphs in data representation |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make boxes of different colours and pile similar colours together - Draw two axes: vertical (frequency) and horizontal (categories) - Draw bars of same thickness with heights representing values |
How do we draw a bar graph?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 228
- Graph papers - Rulers, coloured pencils - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 231 - Bar graph samples - Worksheets - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 233 - Pair of compasses - Protractors |
- Written exercises
- Practical activities
- Observation
|
|
| 8 | 5 |
Data Handling and Probability
|
Data Handling - Interpreting pie charts
Data Handling - Drawing line graphs |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Read and interpret information from pie charts - Calculate values from pie chart sectors - Value the use of pie charts in presenting data |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study pie chart showing how Standa spent monthly salary of sh 30,000 - Calculate values: (sector angle ÷ 360°) × total value - Answer questions about entertainment, rent, savings, investment |
How do we interpret information from pie charts?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 236
- Pie chart samples - Calculators - Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 238 - Graph papers - Rulers |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
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| 10 | 1 |
Data Handling and Probability
|
Data Handling - Interpreting travel graphs
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Draw and interpret travel graphs - Calculate distance, time and speed from travel graphs - Show interest in using graphs to represent journeys |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study table showing Lugai's journey from town A to town B - Draw travel graph with time on horizontal axis and distance on vertical axis - Calculate distance at specific times, total time and average speed |
How do we use travel graphs to show journeys?
|
- Smart Minds Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 240
- Graph papers - Calculators |
- Written assignments
- Class activities
- Oral questions
|
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