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Strand 1.0
Numbers
6 Sub-strands41 Lessons in Term 1
1.1 Integers
6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- identify integers in different situations
- represent integers on a number line in different situations
- carry out operations of addition and subtraction integers on the number line in real life situations
- use IT or print resources for learning more on integers and for skills development
- reflect on use of integers in real life situations
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- Where do we use integers in real life situations?
- How do we carry out operations of integers?
Learning Experiences
- identify integers by carrying out activities involving positive and negative numbers and zero. For example, climbing upstairs (positive), going down stairs (negative). Others may include standing at a point (the zero point) and count the number of steps moved either forward or backward
- draw and represent integers on number lines on learning materials
- perform operations, including combined operations of integers on a number line
- play creative games that involve number lines, for example jumping steps
- use IT tools or other resources to learn more on operations of integers on number lines
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.2 Fractions
6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- work out reciprocal of fractions in different Situations
- carry out combined operations on fractions in different situations
- promote use of fractions in real life situations
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- How do we use fractions in real life situations?
Learning Experiences
- discuss and use the correct order of operations in fractions
- discuss and carry out operations on fractions from activities such as model shopping and other real life cases
- play games on operations of fractions using IT devices or other resources
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.3 Decimals
8 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- convert fractions to decimals in different situations
- identify recurring decimals in different situations
- convert recurring decimals into fractions in different situations
- round off a decimal number to a required number of decimal places in different situations
- express numbers to a required significant figures in real life situations
- express numbers in standard form in different situations
- carry out combined operations on decimals in different situations
- apply decimals to real life situations i) use IT tools or other resources for learning more on decimals and for enjoyment, j) promote use of decimals in real life situations
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- How do we work out operations on decimals?
- How do we use decimals in real life situations?
Learning Experiences
- practice converting fractions to decimals
- discuss and classify non- recurring and recurring decimals. Indicate the recurring digits
- practice converting recurring decimals to fractions
- discuss and round off decimal numbers to a required number of decimal places
- write decimal and whole numbers to a given significant figures
- write numbers in standard form in learning materials such as cards or charts
- work out combined operations on decimals in the correct order
- discuss and apply decimals to real life cases
- play games of operations on decimals using IT tools or other materials
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.4 Squares and Square roots
6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- work out the squares of numbers from tables in different situations
- work out the square roots of numbers from tables in different situations
- work out squares and square roots of numbers using a calculator in different situations
- enjoy using squares and square roots in real life situations
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- What are squares and square roots of numbers?
- Where do we apply squares and square roots in real life situations?
Learning Experiences
- read and write the squares of numbers from tables
- read and write the square roots of numbers from tables
- practice working out squares and square roots using a calculator
- use IT devices or other materials to play square and square root games
- create games that involve squares and square roots of numbers
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.5 Rates, Ratio, Proportions and Percentages
14 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- identify rates in different situations
- work out rates in real life situations
- express fractions as ratios in real life situations
- compare two or more ratios in different situations
- divide quantities in given ratios in real life situations
- work out ratios in different situations
- work out increase and decrease of quantities using ratios in real life situations
- work out percentage change of given quantities in real life situations. i) identify direct and indirect proportions in real life situations j) work out direct and indirect proportions in real life situations k) promote use of ratios and proportions in real life
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- How do we use rates in real life situations?
- How do we use ratios in daily activities?
Learning Experiences
- time while doing different activities such as calling using for example different mobile service providers
- role play this activity and note time taken to call, Record on a table and compare
- use cut outs from whole objects or substances to relate fractions to ratios
- discuss and compare ratios from the cut outs
- discuss and share quantities of concrete objects in different ratios
- discuss and determine percentage increase and decrease of different quantities
- use IT devices or other materials to explore percentage change
- role play shopping activities to show and determine direct relationships and can use any other activities
- use hourglass to show and determine indirect relationships and can use any other activities
- watch videos on ratios and proportions as used in daily activities
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.6 Integers
1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- Prepare or improvise number lines games on charts Carry out activities involving classifying objects in their immediate environment according to given attributes such as similarities or differences. This can be done at home. Take photos and share with class or school. Use the concept of classification of objects to own things at school and home. Research, identify and discuss different products/goods that appreciate or depreciate. This can be done through online or other forms of searches. Create a table of products and the two prices: one for cash payment, the other for hire purchase payment. This is to inform purchasing decisions that will protect from products that highly lose value with time. Undertake the project?
Learning Experiences
- Number lines games on charts Number cards, steps, Multiplication tables Multiplication tables Equivalent fraction board, Circular and Rectangular cut outs, Counters Place value charts, Number cards Information from different sources Information from different sources Cut outs of sectors, papers, ruler Square cut outs, squares, 1m squares Price Lists for commodities, model shop, Electronic money Unit angles, Protractors, Pair of compasses, Rulers, Straight edges rulers, plotting/graph paper Unit angles, Protractors, Pair of compasses, Rulers, Straight edges Containers, compact solid objects, water, soil, clay, waste news/papers Data from different sources Data from different sources
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.