Numbers

Decimals - Conversion of fractions to decimals
Decimals - Identifying recurring decimals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Convert fractions to decimals
-Apply conversion in real-life situations
-Show interest in converting fractions to decimals

-Practice converting fractions to decimals
-Write equivalent fractions with denominator in the form 10ⁿ
-Divide numerator by denominator to obtain decimal form

How do we work out operations on decimals?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 14
-Decimal charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 17

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Decimals - Converting recurring decimals to fractions
Decimals - Rounding off decimal numbers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Convert recurring decimals to fractions
-Apply algebraic methods in conversion
-Value the relationship between fractions and decimals

-Practice converting recurring decimals to fractions
-Use algebraic methods to convert recurring decimals to fractions
-Solve problems involving recurring decimals

How do we convert recurring decimals to fractions?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 19
-Conversion charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 20
-Decimal charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Decimals - Expressing numbers to significant figures
Decimals - Expressing numbers in standard form

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Express numbers to a required significant figure
-Apply significant figures in real-life situations
-Appreciate the importance of significant figures

-Write decimal and whole numbers to given significant figures
-Identify significant digits in given numbers
-Apply rules for determining significant figures

How do we express numbers to significant figures?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 21
-Number charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 23

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Decimals - Combined operations on decimals
Decimals - Applications of decimals in real life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Carry out combined operations on decimals
-Apply the correct order of operations
-Value the importance of accurate calculations

-Work out combined operations on decimals in the correct order
-Apply BODMAS rule in decimal operations
-Solve real-life problems involving decimal operations

How do we use decimals in real life situations?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 23
-Decimal charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 25
-Real-life objects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Squares and Square Roots - Working out squares from tables
Squares and Square Roots - Squares of numbers greater than ten

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out squares of numbers from tables
-Apply squares in real-life situations
-Show interest in working with squared numbers

-Read and write the squares of numbers from tables
-Use table of squares to find squares of numbers
-Apply squares in solving real-life problems

What are squares and square roots of numbers?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 25
-Table of squares
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 29

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Squares and Square Roots - Working out square roots from tables
Squares and Square Roots - Square roots of numbers greater than 100

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out square roots of numbers from tables
-Apply square roots in problem-solving
-Show interest in working with square roots

-Read and write the square roots of numbers from tables
-Use table of square roots to find square roots
-Apply square roots in solving real-life problems

Where do we apply squares and square roots in real life situations?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 31
-Table of square roots
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 33

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Squares and Square Roots - Using a calculator for squares
Squares and Square Roots - Using a calculator for square roots

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out squares of numbers using a calculator
-Apply calculator skills effectively
-Show interest in using calculators in mathematics

-Practice working out squares using a calculator
-Compare results from calculator with table values
-Solve real-life problems involving squares

How do we use calculators to find squares?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 35
-Calculators
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 36

-Observation -Oral questions -Calculator activities

Numbers

Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Identifying rates
Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Working out rates

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify rates in different situations
-Recognize rates as quotients of different units
-Show interest in learning about rates

-Using a mobile phone, note the amount of airtime available
-Make calls and check the airtime used
-Compare different call rates from service providers

How do we use rates in real life situations?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 36
-Mobile phones (if available)
-Rate charts
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 37
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Expressing fractions as ratios
Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Comparing two ratios

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Express fractions as ratios in real life situations
-Convert between fractions and ratios
-Show interest in the relationship between fractions and ratios

-Use cut-outs to relate fractions to ratios
-Express fractions in the form a:b
-Solve problems involving conversion between fractions and ratios

How do we use ratios in daily activities?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 39
-Fraction models
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 41
-Paper strips

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Comparing three ratios
Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Dividing quantities in given ratios

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare three ratios in different situations
-Arrange ratios in order of magnitude
-Show interest in comparing multiple ratios

-Write ratios as fractions with common denominators
-Compare numerators to arrange ratios
-Solve problems involving multiple ratios

How do we compare multiple ratios?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 43
-Ratio charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 46
-Concrete objects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Working out ratios
Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Ratio increase

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out ratios in different situations
-Find the ratio between two quantities
-Show interest in expressing quantities as ratios

-Find the ratio between two given quantities
-Express quantities in simplest ratio form
-Solve problems involving ratios

How do we express quantities as ratios?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 48
-Ratio charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 50

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Ratio decrease
Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Percentage change

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out decrease of quantities using ratios
-Apply ratio decrease in real-life situations
-Show interest in ratio applications

-Decrease quantities in given ratios
-Find quantities after ratio decreases
-Solve real-life problems involving ratio decreases

How do we use ratios to decrease quantities?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 51
-Ratio charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 52
-Percentage charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Direct proportion
Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Working out direct proportions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify direct proportions in real life situations
-Recognize when quantities vary in the same ratio
-Show interest in proportional relationships

-Role play shopping activities to show direct relationships
-Identify when quantities increase or decrease in the same ratio
-Create tables of directly proportional quantities

How do we identify direct proportion?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 53
-Proportion charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 54

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Indirect proportion
Rates, Ratios, Proportion and Percentages - Working out indirect proportions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify indirect proportions in real life situations
-Recognize when products of quantities remain constant
-Show interest in inverse relationships

-Use hourglass to show indirect relationships
-Identify when one quantity increases as another decreases
-Create tables of indirectly proportional quantities

How do we identify indirect proportion?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 54
-Hourglass (if available)
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 55
-Proportion charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Algebraic Expressions - Factorization of algebraic expressions
Algebraic Expressions - Factorization using the HCF

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify like terms in algebraic expressions
-Find the highest common factor of terms in expressions
-Show interest in learning algebraic expressions

-Discuss and identify like and unlike terms in expressions
-Find the highest common factor of terms in algebraic expressions
-Write algebraic expressions for real-life situations

How do we factorize algebraic expressions?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 56
-Algebra tiles
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 57

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Algebraic Expressions - Addition and subtraction of algebraic fractions
Algebraic Expressions - Simplification of algebraic fractions by factorization

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add algebraic fractions
-Subtract algebraic fractions
-Show interest in working with algebraic fractions

-Discuss and use the correct methods to add algebraic fractions
-Find the LCM of denominators in algebraic fractions
-Practice addition and subtraction of algebraic fractions

How do we simplify algebraic expressions?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 58
-Algebra charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 59

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Algebraic Expressions - Evaluating algebraic expressions
Algebraic Expressions - Applications of algebraic expressions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Evaluate algebraic expressions by substituting values
-Apply substitution to solve problems
-Show interest in evaluating expressions

-Discuss how to substitute given numerical values in expressions
-Practice evaluating expressions with given values
-Apply substitution to real-life situations

How do we evaluate algebraic expressions?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 60
-Algebra charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 61
-Internet access

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Linear Equations - Forming linear equations in two unknowns
Linear Equations - Forming related linear equations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Form linear equations in two unknowns
-Translate word problems into equations
-Show interest in linear equations

-Role play activities such as shopping on two different items to form linear equations
-Represent price of items using letters
-Form equations from real-life situations

How do we solve linear equations in two unknowns?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 62
-Shop setup materials
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 64

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Linear Equations - Solving linear equations by substitution method
Linear Equations - More on substitution method

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve linear equations using substitution method
-Apply the method to solve simultaneous equations
-Show interest in using substitution method

-Express one unknown in terms of the other
-Substitute the expression in the other equation
-Practice solving equations using substitution method

How do we solve linear equations in two unknowns?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 66
-Equation charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 67

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Linear Equations - Solving linear equations by elimination method
Linear Equations - More on elimination method

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve linear equations using elimination method
-Apply the method to solve simultaneous equations
-Show interest in using elimination method

-Multiply equations by suitable numbers to make coefficients equal
-Eliminate one unknown by addition or subtraction
-Practice solving equations using elimination method

How do we solve linear equations by elimination?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 68
-Equation charts
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 70

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra
Measurements

Linear Equations - Applying linear equations in real-life situations
Circles - Working out the circumference of a circle

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply linear equations to real-life situations
-Solve word problems using simultaneous equations
-Recognize use of linear equations in real life

-Practice forming and solving simultaneous equations from real-life cases
-Apply appropriate methods to solve problems
-Watch videos involving linear equations in real life

Where do we use linear equations in real life situations?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 70
-Internet access
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 71
-Circular objects
-Measuring tape or ruler

-Observation -Oral questions -Problem-solving tasks

Measurements

Circles - Working out the circumference of circles in real life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply knowledge of circumference in real-life contexts
-Calculate the circumference of circular objects
-Value the importance of circles in everyday life

-Discuss and find the circumference of different circular objects in the environment
-Measure diameter and calculate circumference
-Solve real-life problems involving circumference

How do we use circles in real life situations?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 73
-Circular objects
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Circles - Working out the length of an arc
Circles - Working out the length of an arc in real life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out the length of an arc of a circle
-Apply the formula for arc length in calculations
-Show interest in arc lengths

-Draw a circle and cut it out
-Fold the cut-out into four equal parts
-Relate the arc length to the circumference
-Calculate arc length using the formula
-Use cut-outs to relate arc length to the circumference

How do we determine the length of an arc of a circle?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 73
-Paper
-Pair of compasses
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 74
-Circular objects
-Protractors

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Circles - Calculating the perimeter of a sector
Area - Calculating the area of a circle

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate the perimeter of a sector of a circle
-Apply the formula for sector perimeter
-Show interest in using sectors

-Draw a circle and cut out the circle along its boundary
-Fold the circular cut-out into four equal parts and cut out one part
-Calculate the arc length of the sector
-Add the sum of the two radii to the arc length
-Determine the perimeter of the sector

How do we use sectors of a circle in real life situations?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 75
-Paper
-Pair of compasses
-Scissors
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 77
-Graph paper

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Area - Working out the area of a circle in real life
Area - Working out the area of a sector

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply knowledge of circular area in real-life contexts
-Calculate areas of circular objects
-Show interest in circular areas

-Discuss and work out areas of different circles
-Measure radius and calculate area
-Solve real-life problems involving circular area

How do we apply knowledge of circular area?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 79
-Circular objects
-Measuring tools
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 80
-Paper
-Pair of compasses
-Protractors

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Area - Working out the area of a sector in real life
Area - Working out the surface area of cubes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply knowledge of sector area in real-life contexts
-Calculate sector areas in various scenarios
-Show interest in sector applications

-Calculate sector areas for different angles
-Solve real-life problems involving sector areas
-Discuss practical applications of sectors

How do we use sectors in real life?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 81
-Sector models
-Protractors
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 82
-Cube models
-Measuring tools

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Area - Working out the surface area of cuboids
Area - Working out the surface area of cylinders

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out the surface area of cuboids
-Apply the formula for cuboid surface area
-Show interest in cuboid measurements

-Use a model of a cuboid to identify faces
-Identify pairs of faces with equal dimensions
-Calculate area of each pair of faces
-Apply the formula for cuboid surface area

How do we calculate the surface area of a cuboid?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 84
-Cuboid models
-Measuring tools
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 86
-Cylindrical objects
-Paper
-Scissors

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Area - Working out the surface area of triangular prisms
Area - Working out the area of irregular shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Determine the surface area of triangular prisms
-Apply the formula for triangular prism surface area
-Show interest in prism measurements

-Use a model of triangular prism to identify faces
-Calculate areas of triangular faces and rectangular faces
-Find the sum of all face areas
-Apply the formula for triangular prism surface area

How do we calculate the surface area of a triangular prism?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 87
-Triangular prism models
-Measuring tools
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 88
-Square grid paper
-Irregular objects
-Tracing paper

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - Identifying interest and principal
Money - Calculating simple interest

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify interest and principal in real-life situations
-Differentiate between principal and interest
-Show interest in financial terms

-Visit or invite resource persons from financial institutions
-Discuss how money is deposited and borrowed
-Gather information on principal and interest
-Identify principal and interest in various scenarios

What is interest in money?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 89
-Financial brochures
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 91
-Calculator

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - More on simple interest
Money - Calculating compound interest for one year

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve complex problems involving simple interest
-Find unknown values in interest calculations
-Show interest in financial calculations

-Calculate unknown principal, rate, or time given other values
-Apply simple interest formula in reverse
-Solve real-life problems involving simple interest

How do we calculate simple interest for different time periods?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 92
-Calculator
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 93

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - Calculating compound interest for two years
Money - Calculating compound interest for three years

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate compound interest for two years
-Apply step-by-step calculation method
-Show interest in long-term investments

-Calculate interest for the first year and new principal
-Calculate interest for the second year
-Find the total compound interest
-Discuss the growth of investments

How do we pay for goods on hire purchase?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 94
-Calculator
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 95

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - Working out appreciation
Money - Working out depreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out appreciation of value
-Apply appreciation calculations to assets
-Show interest in value appreciation

-Research meaning of appreciation
-List items that appreciate in value
-Calculate value after appreciation
-Discuss items worth investing in

How do we calculate appreciation of value?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 96
-Calculator
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 97

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements
Geometry

Money - Working out hire purchase
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of parallel lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Work out hire purchase costs
-Compare cash price and hire purchase price
-Make informed financial decisions

-Visit shops with hire purchase options or use digital resources
-Gather information on deposit, cash price, and installments
-Calculate total hire purchase cost
-Compare with cash price and determine the extra cost

How do we pay for goods on hire purchase?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 98
-Calculator
-Brochures from shops
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 100
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Drawing paper

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of parallel lines using a set square
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of perpendicular lines from a point

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Construct parallel lines using a set square and ruler
-Apply construction in real-life situations
-Value the importance of parallel lines

-Draw line ST and point P above the line
-Place one of the shorter edges of a set square along ST
-Put a ruler along the other edge of the set square to touch P
-Slide the set square along the ruler towards P
-Draw a straight line along the edge to create a parallel line

Where do we use polygons in real life situations?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 103
-Set square
-Ruler
-Drawing paper
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 104
-Pair of compasses

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of perpendicular lines through a point
Geometrical Constructions - Dividing a line proportionally

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Construct perpendicular lines through a point on a given line
-Apply perpendicular construction in solving problems
-Value the use of perpendicular lines

-Draw line EF and point G on the line
-Using G as center and suitable radius, draw two arcs to cut EF at A and B
-With A and B as centers and using the same radius, construct two pairs of intersecting arcs on either side of EF
-Join C to D to form a perpendicular line through G

What is the relationship between perpendicular lines?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 105
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Drawing paper
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 106
-Set square

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Geometrical Constructions - Identifying angle properties of polygons
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of a regular triangle

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify angle properties of polygons
-Calculate interior and exterior angles
-Show interest in polygon properties

-Discuss the relationship between the sum of interior angles and number of sides
-Fill in a table showing the sum of interior angles for different polygons
-Relate the number of right angles to the number of sides
-Calculate individual angles in regular polygons

What are the properties of different polygons?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 108
-Polygon models
-Protractor
-Calculator
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 112
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of a regular quadrilateral
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of a regular pentagon

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Construct a regular quadrilateral (square)
-Apply square construction in real-life situations
-Show interest in regular quadrilaterals

-Draw line AB of required length
-Construct perpendicular lines at A and B
-With A as center and radius equal to side length, mark point D on the perpendicular
-With B as center and radius equal to side length, mark point C on the perpendicular
-Join D to C to complete the square

What are the applications of regular polygons?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 113
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Set square
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 114
-Protractor

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of a regular hexagon
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of irregular polygons

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate interior angles of a regular hexagon
-Construct a regular hexagon
-Show interest in regular hexagons

-Find the size of each interior angle of the hexagon (120°)
-Draw line PQ of required length
-At Q, draw the interior angle PQR with QR equal to side length
-Continue the process to locate S, T, and U
-Join U to P to complete the hexagon

What are the properties of a regular hexagon?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 115
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 117

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of circles passing through vertices
Coordinates and Graphs - Drawing and labeling a Cartesian plane

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Construct circles passing through the vertices of a triangle
-Find the center and radius of the circle
-Show interest in circumcircles

-Draw the triangle ABC
-Construct perpendicular bisectors of AB and AC
-Determine the point of intersection O (circumcenter)
-With O as center and radius OA, draw a circle
-Verify that the circle passes through all vertices

What is the relationship between a triangle and its circumcircle?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 123
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 128
-Graph paper
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Coordinates and Graphs - Identifying points on the Cartesian plane
Coordinates and Graphs - Plotting points on the Cartesian plane

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify points on the Cartesian plane
-Read coordinates of points
-Value the Cartesian coordinate system

-Study points plotted on the Cartesian plane
-Identify the ordered pairs (x,y) for each point
-Discuss how to read coordinates of points in different quadrants
-Write coordinates of given points

What do coordinates tell us about a point's location?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 129
-Graph paper
-Cartesian plane charts
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 130
-Ruler
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Coordinates and Graphs - Generating table of values for linear equations
Coordinates and Graphs - Determining appropriate scale

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Generate table of values for a linear equation
-Substitute values in equations
-Value the relationship between variables

-Given linear equations, select appropriate x-values
-Substitute each x-value into the equation to find corresponding y-value
-Record the ordered pairs in a table
-Verify that the pairs satisfy the original equation

Where do we use linear graphs in real life?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 131
-Exercise books
-Calculator
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 133
-Graph paper

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Coordinates and Graphs - Drawing linear graphs (I)
Coordinates and Graphs - Drawing linear graphs (II)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw a linear graph from table of values
-Plot points accurately
-Value the use of linear graphs

-Draw a Cartesian plane with an appropriate scale
-Plot the points from the table of values
-Join the points with a straight line using a ruler
-Verify that the line passes through all the plotted points

What information can we derive from linear graphs?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 135
-Graph paper
-Ruler
-Pencil
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 136
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Coordinates and Graphs - Solving simultaneous equations graphically (I)
Coordinates and Graphs - Solving simultaneous equations graphically (II)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve simultaneous equations graphically
-Identify the point of intersection
-Value graphical solutions

-Generate tables of values for two linear equations
-Plot both equations on the same Cartesian plane
-Identify the point of intersection
-Verify that the coordinates satisfy both equations

How can we solve equations using graphs?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 137
-Graph paper
-Ruler
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 138
-Calculator

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Coordinates and Graphs - Applying simultaneous equations in real life (I)
Coordinates and Graphs - Applying simultaneous equations in real life (II)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply simultaneous equations in real-life problems
-Form equations from word problems
-Value real-life applications

-Translate word problems into linear equations
-Generate tables of values for the equations
-Draw the graphs and find the point of intersection
-Interpret the solution in the context of the problem

Where do we use simultaneous equations in real life?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 140
-Graph paper
-Calculator
-Digital resources
-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 141

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Geometry

Coordinates and Graphs - Solving practical problems using graphs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve practical problems using graphs
-Make decisions based on graphical solutions
-Appreciate graphical problem-solving

-Study practical problems from different contexts
-Model the problems using simultaneous equations
-Solve graphically and analyze the solutions
-Compare graphical solutions with algebraic methods

Why are graphs useful in problem-solving?

-KLB Grade 8 Mathematics pg. 142
-Graph paper
-Calculator
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests