Numbers

Number Concept - Arranging objects according to size

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

- Arrange objects from smallest to largest
- Sort objects according to their sizes
- Appreciate ordering objects in daily life

- In pairs or groups, discuss and arrange real objects collected from the environment according to size starting with the smallest to the largest
- Collect objects of different sizes from the classroom and arrange them from the smallest to the largest
- Sort objects according to their sizes and explain the sorting criteria

How do we arrange objects according to their sizes?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 1
- Objects of different sizes
- Chart showing objects of different sizes

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Number Concept - Arranging objects according to size
Number Concept - Identifying position of objects from 1st to 20th
Number Concept - Identifying position of objects from 1st to 20th
Number Concept - Writing positions in number symbols and words

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

- Arrange objects from largest to smallest
- Compare objects according to their sizes
- Value ordering objects in real life situations

- In pairs or groups, collect and arrange objects from the largest to the smallest
- Compare objects and discuss which ones are larger/smaller
- Practice arranging objects from the largest to the smallest
- Discuss real-life situations where arranging objects by size is important

Why is it important to arrange objects according to size?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 3
- Objects of different sizes
- Chart showing objects of different sizes
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 4
- Number cards showing ordinal numbers
- Pictures showing objects in order
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 6
- Objects arranged in order
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 7
- Chart showing ordinal numbers in words and symbols
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Number Concept - Writing positions in number symbols and words
Number Concept - Application of ordinal numbers in real-life situations
Number Concept - Application of ordinal numbers in real-life situations

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

- Write positions of objects from 11th to 20th in symbols
- Write positions of objects from 11th to 20th in words
- Value writing positions of objects correctly

- Take turns to read a chart showing ordinal numbers from 1st to 20th
- Practice writing positions of objects from 11th to 20th in symbols and words
- Match ordinal numbers in symbols with their corresponding words

Why is it important to know how to write ordinal numbers in words and symbols?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 9
- Chart showing ordinal numbers in words and symbols
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 11
- Charts showing ordinal numbers in real-life situations
- Pictures showing objects in order
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 14
- Digital devices
- Charts showing real-life application of ordinal numbers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 1000 from any point

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

- Count forward in 1's up to 1000 from any point
- Skip count forward in 10's up to 1000
- Show interest in counting numbers

- In pairs/groups, count forward in 1's starting from any point up to 1000 using rope skipping game
- Use number charts to count forward in 1's up to 1000
- Practice counting forward in 10's up to 1000

How would you get the total number of people in a group?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 17
- Number charts
- Rope for skipping game
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 19
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting backward in multiples of 100 from 1000

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

- Count backward in multiples of 100 from 1000
- Identify patterns when counting backward in 100's
- Value counting backward in daily activities

- In pairs/groups, practice counting backward in multiples of 100 from 1000
- Complete number sequences counting backward in 100's
- Use number cards to practice counting backward

Why is it important to know how to count backward?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 21
- Number cards
- Number charts
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 23

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Place value of numbers up to hundreds

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

- Identify place values of ones and tens in 2-digit numbers
- Represent 2-digit numbers using place value apparatus
- Appreciate the concept of place value in daily life

- In pairs/groups, discuss place value of ones and tens using place value apparatus
- Represent 2-digit numbers using place value tins
- Identify the place value of digits in various 2-digit numbers

How do you tell the place value of a digit in a number?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 24
- Place value apparatus (abacus, place value tins)
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 26
- Counters

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Place value of numbers up to hundreds

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

- Write numbers in expanded form using place value
- Decompose 3-digit numbers according to place value
- Show interest in understanding place value

- In pairs/groups, practice writing numbers in expanded form based on place value
- Use place value chart to decompose 3-digit numbers
- Identify the value of each digit in various 3-digit numbers

Why is place value important in our number system?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 28
- Place value chart
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading numbers 1-1000 in symbols

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

- Read numbers 1-100 in symbols
- Identify numbers in a number chart
- Appreciate reading numbers correctly

- In pairs/groups, point at and read each number aloud from a number chart showing numbers 1-100
- Take turns reading numbers from number cards
- Fill in missing numbers in number sequences

How do we read numbers in symbols?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 29
- Number charts
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 31

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading numbers 1-1000 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1-100 in words

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

- Read numbers 501-1000 in symbols
- Identify numbers in a sequence
- Value reading numbers correctly

- In pairs/groups, read numbers 501-1000 from a number chart
- Take turns to read numbers from 501-1000 from number cards
- Play games involving reading numbers up to 1000

Why is it important to be able to read large numbers?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 33
- Number charts
- Number cards
- Digital devices
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 34
- Charts showing numbers in words

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1-100 in words

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

- Read numbers 51-100 in words
- Write numbers 51-100 in words
- Appreciate reading and writing numbers in words

- In pairs/groups, read number words from a chart showing numbers 51-100
- Practice writing numbers 51-100 in words
- Match numbers in symbols with their corresponding words

Why is it important to know how to write numbers in words?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 36
- Charts showing numbers in words
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 38
- Charts showing numbers in words and symbols

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 1000

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

- Identify missing numbers in simple number patterns
- Complete number sequences up to 100
- Show interest in identifying patterns in numbers

- In pairs/groups, identify and fill in missing numbers in patterns up to 100
- Discuss patterns in number sequences
- Practice completing number patterns with different step sizes

How do we identify missing numbers in a pattern?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 40
- Number charts
- Worksheets with number patterns

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 1000

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

- Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 500
- Complete number sequences with increasing difficulty
- Appreciate patterns in numbers

- In pairs/groups, identify and fill in missing numbers in patterns up to 500
- Discuss strategies for identifying missing numbers in sequences
- Practice completing number patterns with different step sizes

How can we determine the rule in a number pattern?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 42
- Number charts
- Worksheets with number patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 44

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 1000

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

- Create simple number patterns
- Identify the rule in a given pattern
- Show interest in creating patterns

- In pairs or groups, create number patterns using simple rules (add 2, add 5, etc.)
- Share created patterns with other groups
- Identify rules in patterns created by others

How can we create our own number patterns?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 46
- Number charts
- Worksheets for creating patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 47

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Playing games involving number patterns

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

- Play games involving number patterns
- Identify patterns in game contexts
- Appreciate games involving number patterns

- In groups, play various games involving number patterns
- Use digital devices to play games involving number patterns
- Create simple games involving number patterns

How can games help us understand number patterns?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 48
- Digital devices
- Number cards
- Game boards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 50

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3-digit numbers to 2-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Add a 3-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping
- Use place value to add numbers
- Show interest in addition of numbers

- Add a 3-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping using place value apparatus
- Practice addition horizontally and vertically
- Solve simple addition problems involving 3-digit and 1-digit numbers

How do you arrange numbers when adding downwards?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 41
- Place value apparatus (abacus)
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3-digit numbers to 2-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Add a 3-digit number to a 2-digit number without regrouping
- Solve addition problems without regrouping
- Appreciate addition in solving daily problems

- Add a 3-digit number to a 2-digit number without regrouping using place value apparatus
- Practice addition horizontally and vertically
- Solve addition word problems involving 3-digit and 2-digit numbers

How do we solve addition problems in everyday life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 43
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 45
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3-digit numbers to 2-digit numbers with single regrouping

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

- Add a 3-digit number to a 1-digit number with single regrouping
- Use regrouping strategy in addition
- Show interest in addition with regrouping

- Practice adding a 3-digit number to a 1-digit number with single regrouping using place value apparatus
- Demonstrate regrouping in the ones place
- Solve addition problems requiring regrouping

When do we need to regroup in addition?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 47
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 48

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3-digit numbers to 2-digit numbers with single regrouping
Addition - Adding two 3-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Add different combinations of 3-digit and 2-digit numbers with single regrouping
- Apply regrouping strategy in various contexts
- Value addition in solving real-life problems

- Practice adding various combinations of 3-digit and 2-digit numbers with single regrouping
- Solve addition word problems in real-life contexts requiring regrouping
- Create and solve addition problems in groups

How can we apply addition with regrouping in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 49
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 50

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding two 3-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Add different combinations of 3-digit numbers without regrouping
- Solve addition word problems
- Appreciate addition in problem solving

- Practice adding different combinations of 3-digit numbers without regrouping
- Solve addition word problems involving 3-digit numbers
- Create and solve addition problems in groups

When do we use addition of large numbers in daily life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 51
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding two 3-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Add multiple 3-digit numbers without regrouping
- Apply addition strategies to solve problems
- Value addition in daily activities

- Practice adding multiple 3-digit numbers without regrouping
- Solve complex addition word problems involving 3-digit numbers
- Apply addition in simulated real-life scenarios

How can we check if our answer is reasonable when adding large numbers?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 52
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 53

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding two 3-digit numbers with single regrouping

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

- Add two 3-digit numbers with regrouping in ones
- Apply regrouping strategy
- Show interest in addition with regrouping

- Add two 3-digit numbers with regrouping in ones using place value apparatus
- Demonstrate regrouping in the ones place
- Solve addition problems requiring regrouping in ones

Why do we need to regroup when adding?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 55
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 56

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding two 3-digit numbers with single regrouping

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

- Add two 3-digit numbers with regrouping in ones or tens
- Choose appropriate regrouping strategy
- Value addition in solving problems

- Practice adding two 3-digit numbers with regrouping in ones or tens
- Solve addition word problems requiring regrouping
- Create and solve addition problems in pairs or groups

When might we need to regroup when adding in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 57
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 58

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding two 3-digit numbers with single regrouping

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

- Add multiple 3-digit numbers with single regrouping
- Apply addition with regrouping in complex problems
- Appreciate addition in solving real-life problems

- Practice adding multiple 3-digit numbers with single regrouping
- Solve complex addition word problems involving 3-digit numbers
- Create and solve real-life addition problems requiring regrouping

How can we check if our addition with regrouping is correct?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 59
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns involving addition up to 1000

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

- Create simple number patterns involving addition
- Identify the addition rule in a pattern
- Show interest in creating patterns

- In pairs/groups, create number patterns involving addition (add 1, add 2, etc.)
- Identify the rule in addition patterns
- Complete number patterns involving addition

How can you get the next number in a given pattern?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 60
- Number charts
- Worksheets with number patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 61

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns involving addition up to 1000

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

- Create patterns with large numbers involving addition
- Apply pattern recognition with addition
- Appreciate patterns in number work

- Create number patterns involving addition with larger numbers up to 1000
- Identify and complete complex addition patterns
- Create and solve addition pattern problems

How are addition patterns useful in mathematics?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 62
- Number charts
- Worksheets with number patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 63

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns involving addition up to 1000
Addition - Practicing addition using digital devices and other resources

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

- Solve problems involving addition patterns
- Create complex addition patterns
- Value patterns in mathematical thinking

- Solve problems involving addition patterns
- Create complex addition patterns for others to solve
- Discuss real-life situations where addition patterns are useful

Where can we see addition patterns in our environment?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 64
- Number charts
- Worksheets with number patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 65
- Digital devices
- Addition apps and games

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Practicing addition using digital devices and other resources

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

- Use various resources for addition practice
- Apply addition in different contexts
- Appreciate technology in learning mathematics

- Use various resources (cards, manipulatives, digital tools) for addition practice
- Create addition problems to solve using different resources
- Play games involving addition using various resources

What different tools can we use to practice addition?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Digital devices
- Addition games and resources
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Performance on activities

Numbers

Addition - Practicing addition using digital devices and other resources

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

- Solve addition problems using various resources
- Apply addition strategies in different contexts
- Value collaborative learning in mathematics

- Work in groups to solve addition problems using various resources
- Create and solve addition puzzles using digital tools
- Share strategies for solving addition problems

How can we work together to solve addition problems?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 67
- Digital devices
- Addition games and resources
- Number cards
- Addition apps and games

- Observation - Oral questions - Group assessment

Numbers

Addition - Practicing addition using digital devices and other resources
Subtraction - Subtracting 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Apply addition strategies in various digital contexts
- Solve complex addition problems using technology
- Appreciate technology in enhancing learning

- Solve complex addition problems using digital resources
- Create digital presentations involving addition
- Play collaborative digital games involving addition

How has technology changed the way we learn addition?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 67
- Digital devices
- Addition apps and games
- Presentation tools
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 54
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Digital presentations

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Subtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number without regrouping
- Solve subtraction problems without regrouping
- Appreciate subtraction in solving daily problems

- In groups, work out subtraction of 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers without regrouping using place value apparatus
- Practice subtraction horizontally and vertically
- Solve subtraction word problems

How do you arrange numbers when subtracting downwards?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 56
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 57
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with single regrouping

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

- Subtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number with regrouping in tens
- Apply regrouping strategy in subtraction
- Show interest in subtraction with regrouping

- In turns, work out subtraction of 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with regrouping in tens using place value chart
- Demonstrate regrouping from tens to ones
- Solve subtraction problems requiring regrouping

When do you regroup during subtraction?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 58
- Place value chart
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 59

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with single regrouping

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

- Subtract 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with single regrouping in different places
- Apply appropriate regrouping strategy
- Value subtraction in solving real-life problems

- Practice subtracting 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with regrouping in different places
- Solve subtraction word problems requiring regrouping
- Create and solve subtraction problems in pairs or groups

How can we apply subtraction with regrouping in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 60
- Place value chart
- Number cards
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting 3-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with single regrouping

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

- Subtract a 3-digit number from a 3-digit number with regrouping in tens
- Apply regrouping strategy in subtraction
- Show interest in subtraction with regrouping

- Subtract a 3-digit number from a 3-digit number with regrouping in tens using place value apparatus
- Demonstrate regrouping from tens to ones
- Solve subtraction problems requiring regrouping in tens

Why is regrouping necessary in subtraction?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 61
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 62

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting 3-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with single regrouping

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

- Subtract 3-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with single regrouping in different places
- Apply appropriate regrouping strategy
- Value subtraction in solving real-life problems

- Practice subtracting 3-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers with regrouping in different places
- Solve subtraction word problems requiring regrouping
- Create and solve subtraction problems in pairs or groups

When might we need to regroup in real-life subtraction problems?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 63
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 64

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting up to 3-digit numbers involving missing numbers

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

- Find missing numbers in subtraction of 2-digit numbers
- Apply knowledge of subtraction to find missing numbers
- Show interest in finding missing numbers

- Work out missing numbers in subtraction of 2-digit numbers
- Discuss strategies for finding missing numbers in subtraction
- Practice with various subtraction equations with missing numbers

How do you identify the missing number in a subtraction problem?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 65
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets with missing numbers
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 66

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting up to 3-digit numbers involving missing numbers

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

- Find missing numbers in subtraction of 3-digit numbers with single regrouping
- Apply regrouping strategy to find missing numbers
- Value problem solving using subtraction

- Work out missing numbers in subtraction of 3-digit numbers with single regrouping
- Use a variety of strategies to find missing numbers involving regrouping
- Practice with complex subtraction equations with missing numbers

How can finding missing numbers in subtraction help us solve problems?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 67
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets with missing numbers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting up to 3-digit numbers involving missing numbers
Subtraction - Working out missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction

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

- Find missing numbers in complex subtraction problems
- Apply various strategies to find missing numbers
- Show interest in solving problems with missing numbers

- Work out missing numbers in complex subtraction problems
- Create subtraction equations with missing numbers for peers to solve
- Solve real-life problems involving missing numbers

Where do we encounter missing number problems in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 67
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets with missing numbers
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 68
- Number charts
- Worksheets with subtraction patterns

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Working out missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction

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

- Create patterns involving subtraction
- Find missing numbers in complex subtraction patterns
- Appreciate patterns in number work

- Create number patterns involving subtraction
- Work out missing numbers in complex subtraction patterns
- Share created patterns with other groups

What different subtraction rules can we use to create number patterns?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 69
- Number charts
- Worksheets with subtraction patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 70

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Applying subtraction in real-life situations

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

- Identify real-life situations involving subtraction
- Solve real-life problems using subtraction
- Appreciate subtraction in daily life

- Discuss real-life situations where subtraction is used
- Solve word problems based on real-life scenarios
- Create and solve subtraction problems based on personal experiences

Where do we use subtraction in our daily lives?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 71
- Real-life objects
- Worksheets with word problems
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 72
- Digital devices
- Play money

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Applying subtraction in real-life situations

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

- Solve complex real-life problems using subtraction
- Apply subtraction in various contexts
- Show interest in using subtraction to solve problems

- Solve complex word problems involving subtraction in various contexts
- Role-play real-life scenarios requiring subtraction
- Discuss how subtraction is important in different careers

How is subtraction used in different careers?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 73
- Real-life objects
- Role-play materials
- Worksheets with word problems

- Observation - Oral questions - Role-play assessment

Numbers

Multiplication - Modeling multiplication as repeated addition

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

- Model multiplication of 1 by 4 and 5 as repeated addition
- Relate multiplication to repeated addition
- Show interest in multiplication as repeated addition

- In pairs/groups, model multiplication as repeated addition of numbers 1 by 4 and 5 using counters
- Represent multiplication as repeated addition
- Solve simple multiplication problems using repeated addition

How can you work out multiplication using repeated addition?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 68
- Counters
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 70
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Multiplication - Multiplying single-digit numbers by single-digit numbers

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

- Multiply numbers 1, 2, 3 by single-digit numbers
- Use multiplication tables for 1, 2, 3
- Show interest in multiplication of numbers

- In groups, multiply a single digit number by 1, 2, and 3 using multiplication chart
- Practice using multiplication tables
- Solve multiplication word problems involving 1, 2, and 3

How can we use the multiplication table to find products?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 72
- Multiplication chart
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 74

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Multiplication - Multiplying single-digit numbers by single-digit numbers
Multiplication - Multiplying single-digit numbers by 10

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

- Multiply single-digit numbers by single-digit numbers
- Apply multiplication in various contexts
- Value multiplication in problem solving

- Practice multiplying various combinations of single-digit numbers
- Use multiplication tables to find products
- Create and solve multiplication word problems

What patterns do you notice in the multiplication table?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 75
- Multiplication chart
- Number cards
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 76
- Multiplication tables

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Multiplication - Multiplying single-digit numbers by 10

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

- Multiply single-digit numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 by 10
- Apply the pattern of multiplying by 10
- Appreciate multiplication by 10 in daily life

- In turns, practice multiplication of single digit numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 by 10 using multiplication tables
- Apply the pattern of multiplying by 10
- Solve word problems involving multiplication by 10

How can knowing the pattern for multiplying by 10 help us in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 77
- Multiplication tables
- Number cards
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Multiplication - Multiplying single-digit numbers by 10
Multiplication - Appreciating multiplication as repeated addition in daily life

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

- Multiply any single-digit number by 10 with confidence
- Apply multiplication by 10 in various contexts
- Value efficiency in multiplication by 10

- Play games involving multiplication by 10
- Solve complex word problems involving multiplication by 10
- Create multiplication by 10 problems for peers to solve

How does knowing multiplication by 10 make calculations easier?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 77
- Digital devices
- Multiplication games
- Worksheets
- Real-life objects
- Worksheets with word problems

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Multiplication - Appreciating multiplication as repeated addition in daily life
Division - Representing division as repeated subtraction

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

- Apply multiplication to solve real-life problems
- Create multiplication problems based on real life
- Appreciate multiplication as a life skill

- Apply multiplication in simulated real-life scenarios (shopping, sharing, etc.)
- Create realistic multiplication word problems
- Play games involving multiplication

How is multiplication used in different careers and activities?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 77
- Real-life objects
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 78
- Counters
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Performance tasks

Numbers

Division - Representing division as repeated subtraction
Division - Dividing 2-digit numbers by single-digit numbers without remainder

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

- Represent division of numbers up to 50 by 5 as repeated subtraction
- Apply repeated subtraction to solve division problems
- Appreciate division as repeated subtraction

- In groups, discuss and model division as repeated subtraction of numbers up to 50 by 5 using counters
- Solve division problems using repeated subtraction
- Create drawings to represent division as repeated subtraction

How can we use the multiplication table to work out division questions?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 79
- Counters
- Number cards
- Multiplication tables
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 80

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Division - Dividing 2-digit numbers by single-digit numbers without remainder

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

- Divide numbers up to 50 by 2, 3, 4, 5 without a remainder
- Apply division strategies
- Appreciate division in solving problems

- In groups, practice division of numbers up to 50 by 2, 3, 4, 5 without a remainder
- Use multiplication tables to find quotients
- Solve division word problems

What patterns do you notice when dividing by different numbers?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 81
- Multiplication tables
- Number cards
- Counters

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Division - Dividing 2-digit numbers by 10 without remainder

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

- Divide multiples of 10 up to 50 by 10 without a remainder
- Identify patterns when dividing by 10
- Show interest in division by 10

- In pairs/groups, practice division of multiples of ten from 50 by 10 using multiplication tables
- Identify the pattern when dividing by 10
- Solve division problems involving 10

What pattern do you notice when dividing by 10?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 82
- Multiplication tables
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 83
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Division - Using division as repeated subtraction in real-life situations

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

- Identify situations where division is used in daily life
- Solve real-life problems using division
- Show interest in using division in daily activities

- Discuss real-life situations where division is used
- Solve word problems based on real-life scenarios
- Create and solve division problems based on personal experiences

Where do we use division in our daily lives?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 84
- Real-life objects
- Worksheets with word problems
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 85
- Worksheets
- Animal feeds

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Fractions - Identifying ½ as part of a whole

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

- Identify ½ as one part of two equal parts
- Represent ½ using various shapes
- Show interest in fractions

- In pairs/groups, safely make circular cut-outs from manila papers
- Fold circular cut-outs into 2 equal parts and identify one part as ½ of the whole
- Draw and shade half of various shapes

How can you represent a half of a whole?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 87
- Manila papers
- Scissors
- Drawing materials
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 88
- Real-life objects
- Fraction models

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Fractions - Identifying ¼ as part of a whole

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

- Identify ¼ as one part of four equal parts
- Represent ¼ using various shapes
- Show interest in fractions

- In pairs/groups, make rectangular cut-outs and fold them into 4 equal parts to get a quarter of a whole
- Identify each part as ¼ of the whole
- Draw and shade one quarter of various shapes

How can you represent a quarter of a whole?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 89
- Manila papers
- Scissors
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Fractions - Identifying ¼ as part of a whole
Fractions - Identifying ⅛ as part of a whole

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

- Identify ¼ in different contexts
- Create representations of ¼
- Appreciate fractions in daily life

- Identify objects showing a quarter as part of a whole
- Create and color representations of ¼ using different shapes
- Discuss real-life examples where quarter is used

In what situations do we use quarter in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 90
- Real-life objects
- Drawing materials
- Fraction models
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 91
- Manila papers
- Scissors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Fractions - Identifying ⅛ as part of a whole
Fractions - Identifying fractions as part of a group

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

- Identify ⅛ in different contexts
- Create representations of ⅛
- Appreciate fractions in daily life

- Identify objects showing an eighth as part of a whole
- Create and color representations of ⅛ using different shapes
- Discuss real-life examples where eighth is used

In what situations do we use eighth in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 92
- Real-life objects
- Drawing materials
- Fraction models
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 93
- Counters
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Fractions - Identifying fractions as part of a group
Fractions - Using fractions in daily activities

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

- Identify ¼ as part of a group
- Determine quarter of a group of objects
- Appreciate fractions as part of a group

- In pairs/groups, divide a number of objects into 4 equal groups
- Identify each of the small groups as ¼ of the whole group
- Solve problems involving finding quarter of a group

How can you find a quarter of a group of objects?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 95
- Counters
- Real-life objects
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 97
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 99
- Fraction models
- Role-play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments