Numbers

Integers - Identifying integers
Integers - Representing integers on a number line

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

-Identify integers in different situations
-Show interest in learning about integers

-Identify integers by carrying out activities involving positive and negative numbers and zero. For example, climbing up stairs (positive), going down stairs (negative).
-Stand at a point (the zero point) and count the number of steps moved either forward or backward.

Where do we use integers in real life situations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 1
-Number lines
-Number cards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 2-3
-Wood ash

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Integers - Addition of integers

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

-Add integers on a number line
-Appreciate the use of number line in addition of integers

-Perform addition operations of integers on a number line.
-Use counters to represent positive and negative integers and perform addition.

How do we add integers on a number line?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 4-5
-Red and blue counters
-Number lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Integers - Subtraction of integers
Integers - Combined operations

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

-Carry out subtraction of integers on a number line
-Develop interest in solving problems involving subtraction of integers

-Perform subtraction operations of integers on a number line.
-Play creative games that involve number lines, for example jumping steps.

How do we subtract integers on a number line?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 5-6
-Number lines
-Games
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 7-8
-Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Integers - Real life applications
Fractions - Combined operations (Addition and subtraction)

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

-Apply operations of integers in real life situations
-Appreciate the use of integers in daily life

-Discuss real-life applications of integers such as temperature, altitude, profit and loss.
-Use IT or other resources to learn more on operations of integers on number lines.

How do we apply integers in real life situations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 8-9
-Digital resources
-Internet
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 15
-Fraction cards
-Practice cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Fractions - Combined operations (Multiplication and division)

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

-Carry out combined operations of multiplication and division on fractions
-Appreciate the importance of fractions in daily life

-Discuss the order of operations in multiplication and division of fractions.
-Practice combined operations of multiplication and division on fractions.

How do we carry out combined operations of fractions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 17-18
-Fraction cards
-Practice cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Fractions - Combined operations
Fractions - Operations in real life situations

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

-Carry out combined operations on fractions
-Show interest in working with fractions

-Discuss the procedure to follow when working out combined operations on fractions.
-Work out fractions involving all operations following the correct order.

How do we solve problems involving all operations on fractions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 19
-Practical cards
-Digital resources
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 20-22
-Charts
-Fraction boards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Fractions - Digital applications

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

-Use IT devices for learning more on fractions
-Enjoy working with fractions using technology

-Play games of operations on fractions using IT devices or other resources.
-Solve fraction problems using digital tools.

How can we use digital tools to learn about fractions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 22
-Digital devices
-Internet resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activities

Numbers

Fractions - Applications in various contexts
Decimals - Converting fractions to decimals

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

-Promote use of fractions in real life situations
-Appreciate the relevance of fractions in different fields

-Discuss various applications of fractions in fields like cooking, construction, and finance.
-Create and solve fraction problems related to daily activities.

How are fractions used in different professions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 22
-Reference materials
-Picture charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 35
-Multiplication tables
-Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Projects

Numbers

Decimals - Identifying recurring decimals
Decimals - Converting recurring decimals to fractions

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

-Identify recurring decimals in different situations
-Appreciate patterns in recurring decimals

-In groups, discuss and classify non-recurring and recurring decimals.
-Indicate the recurring digits in decimal numbers.

How do we identify recurring decimals?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 36-37
-Decimal cards
-Calculator
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 37-38
-Multiplication tables

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Decimals - Rounding off decimals

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

-Round off a decimal number to a required number of decimal places
-Appreciate the importance of rounding decimals in daily life

-Discuss and round off decimal numbers to a required number of decimal places.
-Apply rounding rules to decimal numbers.

Why do we need to round off decimal numbers?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 38-39
-Decimal cards
-Calculator

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Decimals - Significant figures
Decimals - Standard form

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

-Express numbers to a required significant figure
-Value precision in representing numbers

-Write decimal and whole numbers to a given significant figures.
-Apply rules for determining significant figures.

When do we use significant figures?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 39-40
-Place value charts
-Number cards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 41-42
-Flash cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Decimals - Combined operations on decimals

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

-Carry out combined operations on decimals
-Show interest in solving decimal problems

-Work out combined operations on decimals in the correct order.
-Apply rules of order of operations to decimal calculations.

How do we work out operations on decimals?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 42-43
-Decimal cards
-Calculator

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Decimals - Real life applications
Squares - Squares of numbers from tables

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

-Apply decimals to real life situations
-Value the use of decimals in solving practical problems

-Discuss and apply decimals to real life cases.
-Solve word problems involving decimals.

How do we use decimals in real life situations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 43-44
-Price lists
-Measurement tools
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 46-47
-Square tables
-Square cut-outs

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical assessment

Numbers

Square Roots - Square roots from tables
Square Roots - Square roots of numbers greater than 10

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

-Work out the square roots of numbers from tables
-Show interest in the relationship between squares and square roots

-Read and write the square roots of numbers from tables.
-Use square root tables to find square roots of numbers between 1 and 10.

What are square roots of numbers?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 50-51
-Square root tables
-Calculator
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 52-53

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

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 less than 1 using tables
-Appreciate the relationship between decimals and their square roots

-Express numbers less than 1 in standard form and use square root tables.
-Practice finding square roots of decimal numbers.

Where do we apply square roots in real life situations?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Ratio - Increase and decrease using ratios
Percentages - Percentage increase

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

-Work out increase and decrease of quantities using ratios
-Appreciate changes in quantities expressed as ratios

-Practice increasing quantities in given ratios.
-Practice decreasing quantities in given ratios.

How do we use ratios to increase or decrease quantities?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 62-63
-Ratio cards
-Number cards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 64
-Charts
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers

Percentages - Percentage decrease

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

-Work out percentage decrease of given quantities
-Value the use of percentages in expressing changes

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

How do we calculate percentage decrease?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Numbers

Indirect proportion - Working out indirect proportion
Ratios and proportions - Digital applications

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

-Work out indirect proportions in real life situations
-Value the application of indirect proportion in solving problems

-Solve problems involving indirect proportion.
-Apply the concept of indirect proportion to real-life scenarios.

How do we calculate quantities in indirect proportion?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 67-68
-Tables
-Digital resources
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 68
-Digital devices
-Videos

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Numbers
Algebra

Ratios and proportions - Real life applications
Algebraic Expressions - Factorizing algebraic expressions (1)

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

-Promote use of ratios and proportions in real life
-Appreciate the relevance of ratios and proportions in various fields

-Discuss applications of ratios and proportions in various fields like cooking, construction, and finance.
-Create and solve problems involving ratios and proportions related to daily activities.

How are ratios and proportions used in different professions?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 68
-Reference materials
-Picture charts
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 67
-Number cards
-Practice cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Projects

Algebra

Algebraic Expressions - Factorizing algebraic expressions (2)

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

-Factorize algebraic expressions by grouping terms in pairs
-Appreciate the different methods of factorizing expressions

-Group the terms in pairs to identify common factors
-Factorize each pair by identifying the common factor
-Identify the common factor from the factorized pairs to factorize the whole expression

How do we factorize algebraic expressions by grouping?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

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)

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Algebra

Algebraic Expressions - Evaluating algebraic expressions by substitution (2)
Linear Equations - Forming linear equations in two unknowns

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

-Evaluate algebraic expressions with multiple variables
-Apply substitution to real-life problems
-Appreciate the use of algebraic expressions in real life

-Practice substituting multiple values in algebraic expressions
-Solve problems involving area, perimeter and volume using substitution
-Apply algebraic expressions to real-life situations

How do we use algebraic expressions in real life situations?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 77-78
-Expression cards
-Digital resources
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 79-80
-Beam balance
-Objects of different masses

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Algebra

Linear Equations - Substitution method introduction
Linear Equations - Solving linear equations by substitution

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

-Express variables in terms of other variables in linear equations
-Prepare linear equations for solution by substitution
-Develop interest in solving linear equations

-Discuss and express one variable in terms of the other in linear equations
-Practice making one variable the subject of a formula
-Prepare different linear equations for solution by substitution

How do we solve linear equations in two unknowns by substitution?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 81
-Number cards
-Linear equation cards
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 82-83
-Flash cards
-Practice cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Algebra

Linear Equations - Elimination method introduction

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurements

Circles - Circumference of a circle in real life
Circles - Length of an arc

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Circles - Length of an arc (continued)
Circles - Perimeter of a sector

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

-Calculate the length of an arc for different angles
-Value the use of arc length in problem solving

-Draw and cut out a circle of radius 4 cm
-Fold the circular cut out into four equal parts and cut along the fold lines
-Work out the length of the arc of the quarter circle
-Apply the formula for arc length based on the angle subtended at the center

How do we determine the length of an arc for different angles?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 92-93
-Plain paper
-Pair of scissors
-Ruler
MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 94-95

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Measurements

Circles - Perimeter of a sector (continued)

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

-Solve problems involving the perimeter of a sector
-Appreciate the use of sectors in real life situations

-Solve various problems involving sectors of different angles
-Apply the formula for perimeter of a sector in real-life contexts
-Discuss real-life examples of sectors

How do we apply knowledge of sectors to solve real-life problems?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 96-98
-Calculators
-Charts
-Models of sectors

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Digital activities

Measurements
Data Handling and Probability

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

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

-Spend money responsibly on needs and leisure
-Value wise financial decision making

-Discuss the difference between needs and wants
-Create a simple budget allocating money for different purposes
-Analyze case studies of responsible and irresponsible spending
-Debate the importance of saving versus immediate consumption

How can we manage money responsibly?

MENTOR Mathematics Learner's Book pg. 138
-Budget templates
-Case studies
-Charts
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 233
-Graph paper
-Ruler

-Observation -Oral questions -Projects

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
-Use 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. 235
-Graph paper
-Ruler

-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)

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

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

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

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

-Measure heights of group members using a tape measure
-Record findings in a table
-Add the heights of group members
-Divide the total height by the number of learners
-Share work with other learners in class

How do we determine the mean of data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 246
-Tape measure
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 248
-Calculator

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

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

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

-Determine the median of a set of discrete data
-Show interest in analyzing data

-Make number cards with different numbers
-Arrange the numbers in ascending or descending order
-Identify the middle number
-Search for the meaning of median 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. 249
-Number cards
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions

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)

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

-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 decimals
-Value the use of probability in daily life

-Toss a coin multiple times
-Record the results in a table
-Calculate the probability of heads and tails
-Express probability as decimals
-Share findings with other learners in class

Why is probability important in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 263
-Coins
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 264
-Marbles of different colors

-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: