Algebra

Algebraic Expressions - Evaluating algebraic expressions by substitution (1)
Algebraic Expressions - Evaluating algebraic expressions by substitution (2)

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

-Substitute numerical values in algebraic expressions
-Evaluate algebraic expressions with one variable
-Value the use of substitution in solving problems

-Discuss how to substitute given numerical values to work out algebraic expressions
-Practice substituting values in different algebraic expressions
-Evaluate expressions by replacing variables with given values

How do we evaluate algebraic expressions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 75-76
-Number cards
-Expression cards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 77-78
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Linear Equations - Forming linear equations in two unknowns
Linear Equations - Substitution method introduction

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

-Form linear equations in two unknowns
-Interpret real-life problems into linear equations
-Show interest in linear equations

-Role-play activities such as shopping on two different items to form linear equations in two unknowns
-Discuss with others and use other activities with two unknowns
-Practice forming linear equations from different real-life situations

How do we form linear equations in two unknowns?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 79-80
-Beam balance
-Objects of different masses
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 81
-Number cards
-Linear equation cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Linear Equations - Solving linear equations by substitution

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

-Solve linear equations in two unknowns using substitution method
-Apply the substitution method to solve problems
-Show curiosity in solving equations by substitution

-Discuss and use substitution method to find the solutions of simultaneous equations in two unknowns
-Solve real-life problems using the substitution method
-Practice solving various simultaneous equations using substitution

What situations require the use of simultaneous equations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 82-83
-Flash cards
-Practice cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Linear Equations - Elimination method introduction
Linear Equations - Solving linear equations by elimination

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

-Set up linear equations for solution by elimination
-Prepare linear equations by multiplying to get equal coefficients
-Value the elimination method in solving equations

-Discuss the concept of the elimination method
-Practice multiplying equations by suitable numbers to get equal coefficients
-Set up different linear equations for solution by elimination

How do we solve linear equations by elimination?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 84
-Flash cards
-Linear equation cards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 85-87
-Practice cards
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Algebra
Measurements

Linear Equations - Real life applications
Circles - Circumference of a circle

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

-Apply linear equations in two unknowns to real life situations
-Choose appropriate methods to solve real-life problems
-Recognize the value of linear equations in daily life

-Practice forming and solving simultaneous equations from real life cases using any method
-Solve problems involving cost, age, distance and other quantities
-Watch videos or use other materials involving linear equations in two unknowns

How do we apply linear equations to solve real-life problems?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 87
-Digital devices
-Videos
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 88
-Rope
-Wooden pegs
-String
-Metre ruler

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -Projects

Measurements

Circles - Circumference of a circle in real life

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

-Work out the circumference of a circle in real life situations
-Value the use of circumference in problem solving

-Collect different circular objects from the environment
-Work out the circumference of each object
-Solve real-life problems involving the circumference of a circle

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

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 89
-Circular objects
-Ruler
-String

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Circles - Length of an arc
Circles - Length of an arc (continued)

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

-Work out the length of an arc of a circle
-Show curiosity in relating arc length to the circumference

-Draw and cut out a circle of radius 3.5 cm
-Work out the circumference of the circular cut out
-Fold the circular cut out to form two equal parts and cut along the fold line
-Work out the length of the arc of the semicircle
-Relate the angle subtended by the arc to the circumference

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

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 90-91
-Plain paper
-Pair of scissors
-Ruler
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 92-93

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Circles - Perimeter of a sector
Circles - Perimeter of a sector (continued)

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

-Calculate the perimeter of a sector of a circle
-Show interest in relating the perimeter of a sector to its parts

-Draw and cut out a circle of radius 5 cm
-Fold the circular cut out into four equal parts and cut along the fold lines
-Work out the perimeter of the quarter circle
-Define a sector as a region bound by two radii and an arc
-Calculate the perimeter as the sum of the arc length and the two radii

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

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 94-95
-Plain paper
-Pair of scissors
-Ruler
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 96-98
-Calculators
-Charts
-Models of sectors

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Area - Area of a circle

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

-Calculate the area of a circle
-Show interest in finding the area of circles

-Go to the field and use a peg, string, tape measure and wood ash to draw circles of different radii
-Work out the area of each circle using the formula A = πr²
-Compare the areas of circles of different radii

How do we use area in real life situations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 99
-Peg
-String
-Tape measure
-Wood ash

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Area - Area of a circle in real life
Area - Area of a sector

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

-Calculate the area of a circle in real life situations
-Value the use of area of a circle in problem solving

-Solve real-life problems involving area of circles
-Calculate areas of circular objects in the environment
-Convert between different units when calculating areas

How do we apply the area of a circle in real life situations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 100-101
-Circular objects
-Calculator
-Measuring tools
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 102-103
-Ruler
-Plain paper
-Pair of compasses

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Area - Area of a sector (continued)
Area - Surface area of cubes

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

-Solve problems involving area of sectors
-Show interest in applying sector area in different contexts

-Apply the formula for area of a sector to solve various problems
-Work out areas of sectors with different angles
-Relate the angle subtended by the sector to the area of the whole circle

How do we apply the area of a sector to solve problems?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 104-105
-Calculator
-Digital resources
-Cut-outs of sectors
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 106-107
-Closed cube
-Ruler
-Pair of scissors

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Area - Surface area of cuboids

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

-Work out the surface area of a cuboid
-Show interest in calculating surface areas of cuboids

-Discuss the properties of a cuboid
-Cut a cuboid along its edges to separate the faces
-Measure the length and width of each face and calculate their areas
-Find the sum of the areas of all six faces
-Derive the formula for surface area of a cuboid

How do we find the surface area of a cuboid?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 108-109
-Closed cuboid
-Ruler
-Pair of scissors

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Area - Surface area of cylinders
Area - Surface area of cylinders (continued)

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

-Work out the surface area of a cylinder
-Show curiosity in exploring the surface of a cylinder

-Discuss the properties of a cylinder
-Cut a cylinder to separate the two circular parts and the curved surface
-Observe that the curved surface opens up into a rectangle
-Measure the dimensions of the rectangle and the circles
-Calculate the areas of the circular top, circular bottom and the curved surface
-Find the sum of all the areas

How do we determine the surface area of a cylinder?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 110-111
-Closed cylinder
-Pair of scissors
-Ruler
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 112-113
-Cylindrical objects
-Calculator
-Measuring tools

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Area - Surface area of triangular prisms
Area - Area of irregular shapes

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

-Determine the surface area of a triangular prism
-Show interest in exploring surface areas of prisms

-Examine a triangular prism and identify its faces
-Cut the triangular prism along its edges to separate the faces
-Measure the sides of the faces and calculate their areas
-Find the sum of the areas of all five faces
-Derive the formula for surface area of a triangular prism

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

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 114-115
-Triangular prism
-Ruler
-Pair of scissors
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 116-118
-Square grid
-Leaf

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - Interest and principal

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

-Identify interest and principal in real life situations
-Value the importance of understanding financial terms

-Visit or invite resource persons from financial institutions
-Gather information about deposits (principal) and interest
-Discuss the terms principal and interest
-Analyze examples showing how interest is calculated on deposits

What is interest in money?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 119-120
-Resource persons
-Financial documents
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - Simple interest
Money - Compound interest

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

-Calculate simple interest in real life situations
-Appreciate the concept of simple interest in financial transactions

-Search for the meaning of simple interest using digital devices or print resources
-Discuss how simple interest is calculated using the formula I = PRT
-Practice calculating simple interest for different principals, rates and time periods
-Analyze the pattern of simple interest over time

How do we calculate simple interest?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 121-122
-Calculator
-Digital devices
-Charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 123-125

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Money - Appreciation
Money - Depreciation

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

-Work out appreciation per annum step by step
-Value the concept of appreciation in investments

-Discuss the concept of appreciation as increase in value over time
-Calculate appreciation step by step for assets that increase in value
-Use formula for appreciation based on percentage increase
-Identify assets that typically appreciate in value

How do we calculate appreciation over time?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 126-127
-Calculator
-Digital devices
-Charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 128-129

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Money - Hire purchase

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

-Explain the concept of hire purchase
-Compare different payment options
-Value informed financial decision making

-Visit a furniture shop or examine a poster showing hire purchase terms
-Discuss the terms of payment offered by the shop
-Compare cash price versus hire purchase price
-Analyze which payment option is more economical

How do we pay for goods on hire purchase?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 130-131
-Posters showing hire purchase terms
-Digital devices
-Calculator

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Money - Calculating hire purchase price
Money - Calculating deposits and installments

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

-Calculate the total hire purchase price
-Work out the difference between cash price and hire purchase price
-Appreciate the importance of comparing payment options

-Calculate hire purchase price as sum of deposit and all installments
-Determine the difference between hire purchase price and cash price
-Solve problems involving hire purchase transactions
-Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hire purchase

What are the advantages and disadvantages of hire purchase?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 132-134
-Calculator
-Price lists
-Charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 135-137
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - Online financial tools
Money - Financial responsibility

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

-Use IT and other resources to carry out operations related to money
-Appreciate the role of technology in financial calculations

-Use IT to access online shopping platforms and identify terms of sale
-Explore online calculators for interest, depreciation, and hire purchase
-Compare different financial options using digital tools
-Discuss the role of technology in financial management

How does technology help in financial calculations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 138
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Online calculators
-Budget templates
-Case studies
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Digital activities

GEOMETRY

Angles - Angles on a straight line

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

- Identify angles on a straight line.
- Calculate unknown angles on a straight line.
- Appreciate that angles on a straight line add up to 180°.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw straight lines with angles.
- Measure angles on a straight line.
- Verify that angles on a straight line sum to 180°.
- Solve problems involving angles on a straight line.

What are angles on a straight line?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 175.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Angle models.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Angles at a point
Angles - Angles on a transversal

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

- Identify angles at a point.
- Calculate unknown angles at a point.
- Show interest in angle relationships.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw intersecting lines to form angles at a point.
- Measure angles at a point.
- Verify that angles at a point sum to 360°.
- Solve problems involving angles at a point.

What are angles at a point?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 177.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Angle models.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 178.
- Parallel line models.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Angles in a parallelogram
Angles - Angle properties of polygons

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

- Identify angle properties of parallelograms.
- Calculate unknown angles in parallelograms.
- Show interest in properties of quadrilaterals.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw parallelograms using rulers and set squares.
- Measure angles in parallelograms.
- Verify that opposite angles are equal.
- Solve problems involving angles in parallelograms.

What are the angle properties of a parallelogram?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 181.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Set squares.
- Parallelogram models.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 183.
- Polygon models.
- Grid paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Interior angles of polygons

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

- Calculate interior angles of regular polygons.
- Apply the formula for interior angles of regular polygons.
- Show interest in the properties of regular polygons.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw regular polygons.
- Calculate interior angles using the formula.
- Verify results by measurement.
- Solve problems involving interior angles of regular polygons.

What makes a polygon regular?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 185.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Regular polygon models.
- Grid paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Exterior angles of polygons
Angles - Solving problems on angles and sides of polygons

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

- Identify exterior angles of polygons.
- Calculate the sum of exterior angles of polygons.
- Develop confidence in angle calculations.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw polygons and their exterior angles.
- Measure exterior angles and find their sum.
- Verify that exterior angles sum to 360°.
- Solve problems involving exterior angles.

What are exterior angles of polygons?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 187.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Polygon models.
- Grid paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 189.
- Problem cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Measuring angles
Geometrical Constructions - Bisecting angles

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

- Measure angles using a protractor.
- Draw angles of specified sizes.
- Appreciate the importance of accurate measurement.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use protractors to measure angles.
- Draw angles of specified sizes.
- Verify measurements through comparison.
- Practice measuring angles in different orientations.

How do we measure angles accurately?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 190.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Angle models.
- Grid paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 192.
- Pair of compasses.
- Plain paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 90°

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

- Construct a 90° angle using ruler and compasses.
- Verify the accuracy of construction.
- Develop confidence in geometric constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw lines of suitable length.
- Use ruler and compasses to construct 90° angles.
- Verify construction using protractors.
- Practice constructing 90° angles at different points.

How do we construct a 90° angle using ruler and compasses?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 194.
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 45°
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 60°

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

- Construct a 45° angle using ruler and compasses.
- Verify the accuracy of construction.
- Show interest in geometric constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Construct a 90° angle first.
- Bisect the 90° angle to get 45°.
- Verify construction using protractors.
- Practice constructing 45° angles at different points.

How do we construct a 45° angle using ruler and compasses?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 195.
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 196.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 30° and other angles
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing triangles

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

- Construct a 30° angle using ruler and compasses.
- Construct other angles that are multiples of 7.5°.
- Develop confidence in geometric constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Construct a 60° angle first.
- Bisect the 60° angle to get 30°.
- Construct other angles through bisection.
- Verify constructions using protractors.

How do we construct a 30° angle using ruler and compasses?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 198.
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 199.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Constructing circles

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

- Construct circles using a pair of compasses.
- Understand the relationship between radius and circle.
- Appreciate the precision of circle construction.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Mark center points for circles.
- Adjust compasses to required radius.
- Draw circles of different sizes.
- Verify the accuracy of construction.

How do we construct circles using compasses?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 202.
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Plain paper.
- Circular objects.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing parallel and perpendicular lines (2)

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

-Construct parallel lines using a ruler and pair of compasses
-Appreciate the importance of accurate construction of geometric shapes

-Practice constructing parallel lines using a ruler and pair of compasses
-Share drawings with other learners in class

How do we construct polygons?

-MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 132
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 133
-Set square

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing perpendicular lines (2)

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

-Construct a perpendicular bisector to a given line
-Show interest in geometric constructions

-Practice constructing perpendicular bisectors using a ruler and pair of compasses
-Share drawings with other learners in class

Where do we use polygons in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 135
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 136

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing perpendicular lines (2)

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

-Construct a perpendicular line from a point to a given line
-Appreciate the importance of accurate construction of geometric shapes

-Practice constructing perpendicular lines from a point to a given line using a ruler and pair of compasses
-Share drawings with other learners in class

How do we construct polygons?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 137
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Dividing a line proportionally (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Angle properties of polygons (1)

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

-Divide a line proportionally
-Appreciate the importance of accurate construction of geometric shapes

-Practice dividing lines proportionally using a ruler, set square and pair of compasses
-Share drawings with other learners in class

How do we construct polygons?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 139
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Set square
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 140
-Cut-out polygons

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing regular polygons (1)

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

-Construct a regular pentagon
-Show interest in geometric constructions

-Construct regular pentagons using pair of compasses, rulers, protractors
-Share work with other groups in class

How do we construct polygons?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 144
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 146

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing irregular polygons (1)

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

-Construct an irregular triangle
-Appreciate the importance of accuracy in construction

-Construct triangles given different measurements (sides and angles)
-Share work with other learners in class

Where do we use polygons in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 149
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing irregular polygons (1)

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

-Construct irregular quadrilaterals
-Appreciate the importance of accuracy in construction

-Construct irregular quadrilaterals - rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms and trapeziums
-Share drawings with other groups in class

Where do we use polygons in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 152
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
-KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 158

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing irregular polygons (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing circles related to triangles (1)

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

-Construct an irregular hexagon
-Appreciate the importance of accuracy in construction

-Construct irregular hexagons given different measurements
-Share work with other groups in class

How do we construct polygons?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 161
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 163

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing circles related to triangles (1)

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

-Construct circles touching the sides of the triangle
-Show interest in geometric constructions

-Practice constructing circles touching sides of given triangles
-Share drawings with other groups in class

Where do we use polygons in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 164
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - The Cartesian plane (2)

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

-Draw a labelled Cartesian plane
-Identify points on the Cartesian plane
-Show interest in learning about coordinates

-Draw and appropriately label the axes on the Cartesian plane
-Practice locating points on a Cartesian plane appropriately

How do we plot coordinates on a Cartesian plane?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 171

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Table of values for linear equations (2)

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

-Generate a table of values for a linear equation
-Show interest in plotting coordinates

-Discuss and make an appropriate table of values for a given linear equation
-Generate values for linear equations

Where do we use linear graphs in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 174
-Graph paper
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 178

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Linear graphs (2)

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

-Draw a linear graph from table of values
-Appreciate the use of graphs in real life

-Make an appropriate table of values for a given linear equation and draw the linear graphs
-Use IT graphing tools to create linear graphs

Where do we use linear graphs in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 180
-Graph paper
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Linear graphs (2)
4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Graphical solution of simultaneous linear equations (2)

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

-Draw a linear graph from table of values
-Appreciate the use of graphs in real life

-Draw linear graphs from tables of values on Cartesian plane
-Share work with other learners in class

How do we plot coordinates on a Cartesian plane?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 183
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 185

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Graphical solution of simultaneous linear equations (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Representing length to a given scale (2)

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

-Solve simultaneous linear equations graphically
-Appreciate the use of graphs in real life

-Generate the values in a table of the simultaneous linear equations and draw the graphs
-Read the point of intersection as solution for the equations

Where do we use linear graphs in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 186
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 189

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Representing length to a given scale (2)

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

-Represent length to a given scale
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in daily life

-Measure and represent length of different objects from immediate environment in work book
-Share work with other learners in class

How do we determine scales in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 191
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Converting between actual length and scale length (2)

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

-Convert actual length to scale length
-Enjoy working with measurements

-Practice converting actual length to scale length
-Share work with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 193
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 194

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in statement form (2)

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

-Interpret linear scales in statement form
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in daily life

-Read, discuss and interpret given linear scales in statement form
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we determine scales in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 195
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 196

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in ratio form (2)

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

-Interpret linear scales in ratio form
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in maps

-Read, discuss and interpret given linear scales in ratio form
-Share findings with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 198
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in ratio form (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Converting between statement form and ratio form (1)

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

-Write linear scales in ratio form
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in maps

-Discuss and write given linear scales in ratio form
-Share findings with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 199
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 200

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Making scale drawings (1)
4.4 Common Solids - Identifying common solids (3)

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

-Make scale drawings
-Recognize the use of scale drawing in maps

-Make scale drawings on different learning materials using appropriate scale
-Share drawings with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 202
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 209
-Various solid objects

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Identifying common solids (3)

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

-Identify common solids from the environment
-Appreciate the use of common solids in real life

-Identify and collect common solids such as cubes, cuboids, cylinders, pyramids and cones from the immediate environment
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 210
-Various solid objects

-Observation

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Identifying common solids (3)
4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)

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

-Identify common solids from the environment
-Appreciate the use of common solids in real life

-Identify and collect common solids such as cubes, cuboids, cylinders, pyramids and cones from the immediate environment
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 211
-Various solid objects
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 212
-Various hollow solids

-Observation

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)

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

-Sketch nets of cylinders
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Discuss, open and sketch the nets of hollow cylinders
-Share sketches with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 212
-Various hollow solids
v Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 214

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)

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

-Sketch nets of cones
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Discuss, open and sketch the nets of hollow cones
-Share sketches with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 215
-Various hollow solids

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Surface area of solids from nets (4)

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

-Work out surface area of cubes from nets
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Work out the surface area of cubes from nets
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 216
-Nets of cubes
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 217
-Nets of cuboids

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Surface area of solids from nets (4)

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

-Work out surface area of cylinders from nets
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Work out the surface area of cylinders from nets
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 219
-Nets of cylinders
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 221
-Nets of pyramids

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Distance between points on a solid (2)

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

-Determine the distance between two points on the surface of a solid
-Show interest in properties of solids

-Discuss and practice measuring the distance between any two points on the surface of the solids
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 224
-Various solid objects

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Distance between points on a solid (2)
4.4 Common Solids - Making models of solids (3)

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

-Determine the distance between two points on the surface of a solid
-Show interest in properties of solids

-Discuss and practice measuring the distance between any two points on the surface of the solids
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 225
-Various solid objects
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 226
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Making models of solids (3)

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

-Make models of cuboids
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Make models of hollow and compact cuboids using locally available materials
-Share models with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 227
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 228

-Observation

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Making models of solids (3)

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

-Make models of cylinders, pyramids and cones
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Make models of hollow and compact cylinders, pyramids and cones using locally available materials
-Share models with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 229
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue

-Observation