Numbers

Squares - Squares of numbers greater than 10
Squares - Squares of numbers less than 1

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

-Work out squares of numbers greater than 10 using tables
-Show interest in finding patterns in number squares

-Use standard form and table of squares to find squares of numbers greater than 10.
-Practice finding squares of large numbers.

How do we find squares of large numbers?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 47-48
-Square tables
-Calculator
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 48-49

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Squares - Using calculator for squares
Square Roots - Square roots from tables

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

-Work out squares of numbers using a calculator
-Appreciate the efficiency of using calculators for computation

-Practice working out squares using a calculator.
-Use calculator to find squares and verify results from tables.

How does a calculator simplify finding squares?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 49
-Calculator
-Digital devices
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 50-51
-Square root tables

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical assessment

Numbers

Square Roots - Square roots of numbers greater than 10
Square Roots - Square roots of numbers less than 1

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

-Work out square roots of numbers greater than 10 using tables
-Show curiosity in exploring number patterns

-Use square root tables to find square roots of numbers greater than 10.
-Apply standard form to find square roots of large numbers.

How do we find square roots of large numbers?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 52-53
-Square root tables
-Calculator
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 53-54

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Rates - Identifying rates
Rates - Working out rates

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

-Identify rates in different situations
-Appreciate the concept of rates in daily life

-Discuss the concept of rates and identify examples from daily life.
-Time different activities and calculate rates.

How do we use rates in real life situations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 55
-Rate cards
-Stopwatch
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 56-57
-Price lists

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Ratio - Expressing fractions as ratios
Ratio - Comparing ratios

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

-Express fractions as ratios
-Appreciate the relationship between fractions and ratios

-Use cut outs from whole objects or substances to relate fractions to ratios.
-Convert between fractions and ratios.

How do we use ratios in daily activities?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 58
-Circular and rectangular cut outs
-Ratio cards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 59-60
-Cut-outs

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Ratio - Dividing quantities in given ratios
Ratio - Increase and decrease using ratios

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

-Divide quantities in given ratios
-Value fairness in sharing quantities according to ratios

-Discuss and share quantities of concrete objects in different ratios.
-Practice dividing quantities in given ratios.

How do we divide quantities in given ratios?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 60-62
-Bottle tops
-Counters
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 62-63
-Ratio cards
-Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Percentages - Percentage increase
Percentages - Percentage decrease

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

-Work out percentage increase of given quantities
-Show interest in calculating percentage changes

-Discuss and determine percentage increase of different quantities.
-Solve problems involving percentage increase.

How do we calculate percentage increase?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 64
-Charts
-Digital resources
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 65

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Direct proportion
Direct proportion - Working out direct proportion

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

-Identify direct proportions in real life situations
-Appreciate direct proportional relationships

-Role play shopping activities to show and determine direct relationships.
-Identify examples of direct proportion from daily life.

What is direct proportion?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 66
-Tables
-Charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 66-67
-Price lists

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Indirect proportion
Indirect proportion - Working out indirect proportion

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

-Identify indirect proportions in real life situations
-Appreciate indirect proportional relationships

-Use hourglass to show and determine indirect relationships.
-Identify examples of indirect proportion from daily life.

What is indirect proportion?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 67
-Hourglass
-Charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 67-68
-Tables
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Ratios and proportions - Digital applications
Ratios and proportions - Real life applications

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

-Use IT devices to explore ratios and proportions
-Show interest in technology for mathematical learning

-Use IT devices or other materials to explore percentage change.
-Watch videos on ratios and proportions as used in daily activities.

How can we use technology to learn about ratios and proportions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 68
-Digital devices
-Videos
-Reference materials
-Picture charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Digital activities

Algebra

Algebraic Expressions - Factorizing algebraic expressions (1)
Algebraic Expressions - Factorizing algebraic expressions (2)

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

-Identify common factors in algebraic expressions
-Factorize algebraic expressions using the greatest common factor
-Show interest in factorizing algebraic expressions

-Discuss and identify the GCD of pairs of numbers
-Identify common factors in algebraic expressions
-Practice factorizing algebraic expressions by taking out the common factor

How do we factorize algebraic expressions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 67
-Number cards
-Practice cards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 69-70

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Algebraic Expressions - Simplifying algebraic fractions (1)
Algebraic Expressions - Simplifying algebraic fractions (2)

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

-Find the LCM of denominators in algebraic fractions
-Simplify algebraic fractions with different denominators
-Show interest in simplifying algebraic fractions

-Work out the LCM of denominators in algebraic fractions
-Practice simplifying algebraic fractions by using the LCM of denominators
-Express algebraic fractions as a single fraction

How do we simplify algebraic fractions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 71-72
-Practice cards
-Fraction boards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 73-74
-Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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
Linear Equations - Elimination method introduction

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
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 84
-Linear equation cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Linear Equations - Solving linear equations by elimination
Linear Equations - Real life applications

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

-Solve linear equations in two unknowns using elimination method
-Apply elimination method to solve problems
-Appreciate the elegance of the elimination method

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

Where do we use linear equations in real life situations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 85-87
-Practice cards
-Digital resources
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 87
-Digital devices
-Videos

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Circles - Circumference of a circle
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
-Show interest in finding the circumference of circular objects

-Fix wooden pegs at each end of a rope
-Fix one peg at a point on the ground and use the other end to draw a circle
-Lay a string round the circle drawn and measure the length of the string used
-Discuss and work out the circumference of a circle using the formula C = πd

How do we determine the circumference of a circle?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 88
-Rope
-Wooden pegs
-String
-Metre ruler
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 89
-Circular objects
-Ruler

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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
Area - Area of a circle in real life

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
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 100-101
-Circular objects
-Calculator
-Measuring tools

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Area - Area of a sector
Area - Area of a sector (continued)

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

-Calculate the area of a sector of a circle
-Appreciate the relationship between angle and area of a sector

-Draw a circle of radius 7 cm on plain paper and divide it into two equal parts
-Find the area of the shaded part (semicircle)
-Draw another circle and divide it into 4 equal parts
-Find the area of one part (quarter circle)
-Derive the formula for area of a sector

How do we calculate the area of a sector?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 102-103
-Ruler
-Plain paper
-Pair of compasses
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 104-105
-Calculator
-Digital resources
-Cut-outs of sectors

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Area - Surface area of cubes
Area - Surface area of cuboids

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

-Work out the surface area of a cube
-Appreciate the 3D nature of a cube

-Discuss the properties of a cube
-Cut a cube along its edges to separate the faces
-Measure the sides 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 cube

How do we determine the surface area of a cube?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 106-107
-Closed cube
-Ruler
-Pair of scissors
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 108-109
-Closed cuboid

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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
Money - Simple interest

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - Compound interest
Money - Appreciation

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

-Calculate compound interest per annum step by step
-Show interest in the growth of money through compound interest

-Search for the meaning of compound interest using digital devices or print resources
-Discuss the concept of compound interest as interest on principal plus previously earned interest
-Calculate compound interest step by step for different years
-Compare compound interest with simple interest

How does compound interest differ from simple interest?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 123-125
-Calculator
-Digital devices
-Charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 126-127

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Money - Depreciation
Money - Hire purchase

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

-Work out depreciation per annum step by step
-Show interest in the concept of depreciation in assets

-Discuss the concept of depreciation as decrease in value over time
-Calculate depreciation step by step for assets that decrease in value
-Use formula for depreciation based on percentage decrease
-Identify assets that typically depreciate in value

How do we calculate depreciation over time?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 128-129
-Calculator
-Digital devices
-Charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 130-131
-Posters showing hire purchase terms

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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

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)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Dividing a line proportionally (1)

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
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 139
-Set square

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Angle properties of polygons (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing regular polygons (1)

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

-Identify angle properties of polygons
-Show interest in geometric constructions

-Discuss angle properties of polygons and relate the number of right angles to the number of sides
-Determine the angles in a given polygon

Where do we use polygons in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 140
-Cut-out polygons
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 144
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing regular polygons (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing irregular polygons (1)

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

-Construct a regular hexagon
-Show interest in geometric constructions

-Construct regular hexagons 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. 146
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 149

-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)
4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - The Cartesian plane (2)

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

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

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

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

-Plot points on the Cartesian plane
-Show interest in learning about coordinates

-Practice plotting points on a Cartesian plane appropriately
-Discuss and read coordinates of points on the Cartesian plane

How do we plot coordinates on a Cartesian plane?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 171
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 174

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

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

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

-Determine an appropriate scale for a linear equation
-Show interest in plotting coordinates

-Discuss, choose and use appropriate scale for given data
-Practice using different scales

Where do we use linear graphs in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 178
-Graph paper
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 180
-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)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Converting between actual length and scale length (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
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 193

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Converting between actual length and scale length (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in statement form (2)

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

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

-Practice converting scale length to actual 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. 194
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 195

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

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

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

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

-Discuss and write 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. 196
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 198

-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
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 211

-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 cubes and cuboids
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Discuss, open and sketch the nets of hollow cubes and cuboids
-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

-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 pyramids
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

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

What are common solids?

v Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 214
-Various hollow solids
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 215

-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
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 225

-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 cubes
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

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

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 226
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 227

-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. 228
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 229

-Observation

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing bar graphs (2)

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

-Draw bar graphs of data
-Appreciate the use of bar graphs in real life situations

-Collect data from their own experiences, e.g., shoe sizes or heights
-Choose a suitable scale to represent the information on a bar graph
-Share work with other learners in class

What are the different ways of representing data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 233
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 235

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Interpreting bar graphs (1)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing line graphs (2)

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

-Interpret bar graphs of data
-Show interest in analyzing data

-Study given bar graphs
-Interpret data from bar graphs by answering questions
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are the different ways of representing data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 236
-Bar graphs
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 238
-Graph paper
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing line graphs (2)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Interpreting line graphs (1)

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

-Draw line graphs of given data
-Show interest in representing data using line graphs

-Choose a suitable scale for presenting data
-Make tables of values
-Plot points on the graph
-Join the points to form a line graph
-Share work with other learners in class

What are the different ways of representing data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 240
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 241
-Line graphs

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Mode of discrete data (1)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Mean of discrete data (2)

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

-Identify the mode of a set of discrete data
-Show interest in learning about mode

-Record favorite colors of classmates in a table
-Identify which color is liked by most learners
-Search for the meaning of mode using digital devices or relevant print resources
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we determine the mean of data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 243
-Digital devices
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 246
-Tape measure

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Mean of discrete data (2)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Median of discrete data (1)

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

-Calculate the mean of a set of discrete data
-Value the use of mean in summarizing data

-Calculate mean of different sets of data
-Share work with other learners in class

How do we determine the mean of data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 248
-Calculator
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 249
-Number cards
-Digital devices

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.2 Probability - Events involving chance (1)
5.2 Probability - Chance experiments (2)

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

-Identify events involving chance in real life situations
-Value the study of probability in daily life

-Discuss events that are likely to happen, unlikely to happen or will not happen
-Discuss other daily events that are likely to happen, unlikely to happen or will not happen
-Search for the meaning of probability using digital devices or relevant print resources
-Share findings with other learners in class

When do we consider chances that an event is likely to happen?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 256
-Digital devices
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 258
-Coins

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

5.2 Probability - Chance experiments (2)
5.2 Probability - Experimental probability outcomes (1)

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

-Perform chance experiments
-Value the use of probability in decision making

-Roll a die 10 times
-Record the number that appears on the top face of the die
-Put marbles of different colors in a bag and pick randomly
-Share findings with other learners in class

Why is probability important in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 259
-Dice
-Marbles of different colors
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 260

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in fractions (1)
5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in decimals or percentages (2)

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

-Express the probability outcomes in fractions
-Value the concept of probability in analyzing events

-Roll a die multiple times
-Record the number that appears on the top face of the die
-Determine the experimental probability of getting specific numbers
-Express outcomes as fractions
-Share findings with other learners in class

Why is probability important in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 262
-Dice
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 263
-Coins

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in decimals or percentages (2)

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

-Express the probability outcomes in percentages
-Value the use of probability in daily life

-Put marbles of different colors in a bag
-Pick a marble randomly and record the color
-Calculate probabilities and express them as percentages
-Share findings with other learners in class

Why is probability important in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 264
-Marbles of different colors

-Observation -Written assignments