Numbers

Whole Numbers - Place value and total value of digits up to millions

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

- Use place value of digits up to millions in real life situations
- Apply knowledge of place value in reading numbers
- Show interest in reading and writing large numbers

- Learners in pairs/groups identify place value of digits up to millions using place value apparatus
- Learners represent numbers using abacus
- Learners write the place value of each digit in a given number

How do we read and write numbers in symbols and in words?

- KLB VISIONARY Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 1
- Place value apparatus
- Abacus

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Place value and total value of digits up to millions
Whole Numbers - Reading numbers up to millions in symbols

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

- Determine the total value of digits up to millions
- Apply knowledge of total value in problem solving
- Appreciate the use of place value and total value in real life

- Learners write a seven-digit number and determine the total value of each digit
- Learners discuss and share results
- Learners solve real-life problems involving total value of digits

How do we determine the total value of digits in a number?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 6
- Place value charts
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 8
- Number charts

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Peer assessment

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers up to 100,000 in words

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

- Read numbers up to 100,000 in words
- Write numbers up to 100,000 in words
- Appreciate the importance of writing numbers in words

- Learners in pairs/groups read and write numbers up to 100,000 in words from number charts/cards
- Learners complete statements on numbers in words
- Learners convert numbers from symbols to words

How do we write numbers in words?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 10
- Number charts
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 12
- Sample cheques
- Sample receipts

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group presentation

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Ordering numbers up to 100,000

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

- Arrange numbers up to 100,000 from smallest to largest
- Compare numbers using place value
- Demonstrate precision in ordering numbers

- Learners arrange given sets of numbers from smallest to largest using place value charts
- Learners form different numbers by rearranging digits of a number up to 100,000
- Learners play number ordering games

How do we compare and order numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 13
- Place value charts
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 14

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group activity

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Rounding off numbers up to 100,000 to the nearest thousand

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

- Round off numbers up to 10,000 to the nearest thousand
- Apply rounding off in problem solving
- Appreciate the use of rounding off in daily life

- Learners use number lines to demonstrate rounding off numbers to the nearest thousand
- Learners discuss the rule for rounding off numbers
- Learners practice rounding off numbers up to 10,000 to the nearest thousand

Why do we need to round off numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 16
- Number lines
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 17
- Place value charts

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group work

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Squares of whole numbers up to 100

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

- Work out squares of whole numbers up to 100
- Apply knowledge of squares in problem solving
- Develop interest in squares of numbers

- Learners form square patterns using bottle tops and count the total number
- Learners relate squares to multiplication of a number by itself
- Learners calculate squares of numbers up to 100

How do we find the square of a number?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 19
- Bottle tops
- Square patterns
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 20
- Squared paper

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Square roots of perfect squares up to 10,000

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

- Find square roots of perfect squares up to 10,000
- Apply knowledge of square roots in problem solving
- Show interest in working with square roots

- Learners discuss the meaning of square root
- Learners identify square roots as the inverse of squaring a number
- Learners calculate square roots of perfect squares up to 10,000

What is the relationship between square and square root?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 21
- Square root tables
- Calculators
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 22

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group work

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Place value and total value in real life
Whole Numbers - Reading numbers in real life

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

- Apply place value and total value in real life situations
- Solve problems involving place value and total value
- Appreciate the importance of place value in daily life

- Learners solve real-life problems involving place value and total value
- Learners discuss examples of large numbers in real life
- Learners play games involving place value

How is place value used in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 7
- Real-life examples with large numbers
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 9
- Newspapers
- Financial reports

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group discussion

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Ordering and rounding numbers in real life
Whole Numbers - Squares and square roots in real life

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

- Order and round off numbers in real-life situations
- Apply ordering and rounding in problem solving
- Appreciate the importance of ordering and rounding in daily life

- Learners solve real-life problems involving ordering numbers
- Learners round off numbers in practical contexts
- Learners discuss the importance of rounding off in daily life

Why is rounding off important in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 18
- Real-life examples
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 22
- Calculators

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group activity

Numbers

Multiplication - Multiplication of up to a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number

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

- Multiply up to a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number using expanded form
- Apply multiplication in problem solving
- Show confidence in multiplication

- Learners establish the relationship between multiplication and division using fact families
- Learners multiply 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers using expanded form
- Learners solve real-life problems involving multiplication

How do we multiply numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 23
- Multiplication charts
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 24

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Multiplication - Estimating products by rounding off numbers
Multiplication - Estimating products using compatible numbers

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

- Estimate products by rounding off factors to the nearest ten
- Apply estimation in problem solving
- Show interest in estimation

- Learners round off numbers to the nearest ten to estimate products
- Learners compare actual products with estimated products
- Learners solve real-life problems involving estimation of products

Why do we estimate products?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 26
- Number cards
- Calculators
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 27

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Multiplication - Making patterns involving multiplication
Multiplication - Solving real-life problems

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

- Make patterns involving multiplication
- Identify patterns in number sequences
- Develop creativity in pattern making

- Learners create patterns involving multiplication
- Learners identify the rule used to make a pattern
- Learners predict subsequent numbers in a pattern

How do we create number patterns using multiplication?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 28
- Number cards
- Pattern charts
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 25
- Real-life examples

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Creative work

Numbers

Division - Division of up to a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number
Division - Division of up to a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number

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

- Divide up to a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number
- Apply division in problem solving
- Show confidence in division operations

- Learners divide up to a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number
- Learners relate division to multiplication
- Learners solve real-life problems involving division

Where is division used in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 31
- Division charts
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 34

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Division - Division of up to a 4-digit number by a 3-digit number
Division - Estimating quotients

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

- Divide up to a 4-digit number by a 3-digit number
- Apply division in problem solving
- Show interest in division operations

- Learners divide up to a 4-digit number by a 3-digit number
- Learners relate division to multiplication
- Learners solve real-life problems involving division

What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 36
- Division charts
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 38
- Calculators

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Division - Combined operations
Division - Solving real-life problems

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

- Perform combined operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Apply the order of operations in calculations
- Show precision in mathematical operations

- Learners work out combined operations following the correct order
- Learners solve real-life problems involving combined operations
- Learners play games involving combined operations

How do we solve problems with combined operations?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 41
- Operation cards
- Calculators
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 37
- Real-life examples
- Number cards

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group activity

Numbers

Fractions - Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Fractions - Addition of fractions using LCM

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

- Find the LCM of numbers
- Apply LCM in problem solving
- Show interest in finding LCM

- Learners list multiples of given numbers
- Learners identify common multiples
- Learners determine the least common multiple

What is the LCM and how do we find it?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 47
- Number cards
- Multiples charts
- Fraction boards

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Fractions - Subtraction of fractions using LCM
Fractions - Addition of mixed numbers

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

- Subtract fractions using LCM by listing multiples
- Apply subtraction of fractions in problem solving
- Show confidence in working with fractions

- Learners subtract fractions by finding the LCM of denominators
- Learners relate addition of fractions to subtraction of fractions
- Learners solve real-life problems involving subtraction of fractions

How do we subtract fractions with different denominators?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 48
- Fraction boards
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 50

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group work

Numbers

Fractions - Addition of mixed numbers
Fractions - Subtraction of mixed numbers

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

- Add mixed numbers by adding whole number and fraction parts separately
- Apply addition of mixed numbers in real-life situations
- Show interest in different methods of adding mixed numbers

- Learners add mixed numbers by adding whole number and fraction parts separately
- Learners compare different methods of adding mixed numbers
- Learners solve real-life problems involving addition of mixed numbers

What are the different methods of adding mixed numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 52
- Fraction boards
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 54

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Fractions - Subtraction of mixed numbers
Fractions - Reciprocal of fractions

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

- Subtract mixed numbers by subtracting whole number and fraction parts separately
- Apply subtraction of mixed numbers in real-life situations
- Show interest in different methods of subtracting mixed numbers

- Learners subtract mixed numbers by subtracting whole number and fraction parts separately
- Learners compare different methods of subtracting mixed numbers
- Learners solve real-life problems involving subtraction of mixed numbers

What are the different methods of subtracting mixed numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 55
- Fraction boards
- Number cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 57
- Fraction cards
- Calculators

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group work

Numbers

Fractions - Squares of fractions
Fractions - Converting fractions to percentages

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

- Work out squares of fractions with a numerator of one digit and denominator of a 2-digit number
- Apply squares of fractions in problem solving
- Show interest in squares of fractions

- Learners demonstrate the square of a fraction using rectangular paper
- Learners calculate squares of fractions by squaring numerator and denominator
- Learners solve problems involving squares of fractions

How do we find the square of a fraction?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 60
- Rectangular paper
- Fraction cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 63
- Hundred square grids

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Fractions - Converting percentages to fractions
Fractions - Solving real-life problems

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

- Convert percentages to fractions
- Apply conversion of percentages to fractions in problem solving
- Appreciate the relationship between fractions and percentages

- Learners express percentages as fractions with denominator 100
- Learners simplify fractions where possible
- Learners solve real-life problems involving conversion of percentages to fractions

How do we convert percentages to fractions?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 65
- Hundred square grids
- Percentage cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 68
- Real-life examples
- Fraction models

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Decimals - Identifying ten thousandths
Decimals - Place value of decimals

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

- Identify decimals up to ten thousandths
- Relate place value of decimals to number of decimal places
- Show interest in working with decimal numbers

- Learners identify the place values of decimals up to ten thousandths
- Learners represent decimals on place value charts
- Learners convert between decimal and word form

How do we read and write decimals?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 71
- Place value charts
- Decimal cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 73

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Decimals - Rounding off decimals
Decimals - Converting decimals to fractions

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

- Round off decimals up to 3 decimal places
- Apply rounding off in problem solving
- Develop precision in rounding off decimals

- Learners discuss the rules for rounding off decimals
- Learners round off decimals to specified decimal places
- Learners solve problems involving rounding off decimals

Why do we round off decimals?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 75
- Number lines
- Decimal cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 78
- Rectangular grids

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Decimals - Converting fractions to decimals
Decimals - Converting decimals to percentages

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

- Convert fractions to decimals
- Apply conversion in problem solving
- Appreciate the relationship between fractions and decimals

- Learners use rectangular grids to represent fractions as decimals
- Learners convert fractions to decimals by division
- Learners solve real-life problems involving conversion of fractions to decimals

How do we convert fractions to decimals?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 80
- Rectangular grids
- Fraction cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 82
- Hundred square grids
- Decimal cards

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Observation

Numbers

Decimals - Converting percentages to decimals
Decimals - Addition of decimals

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

- Convert percentages to decimals
- Apply conversion in problem solving
- Appreciate the relationship between percentages and decimals

- Learners express percentages as fractions with denominator 100
- Learners convert percentages to decimals
- Learners solve real-life problems involving conversion of percentages to decimals

How do we convert percentages to decimals?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 84
- Hundred square grids
- Percentage cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 86
- Place value apparatus
- Decimal cards

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Decimals - Subtraction of decimals
Decimals - Word problems involving addition and subtraction

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

- Subtract decimals up to 4 decimal places
- Apply subtraction of decimals in problem solving
- Develop precision in subtracting decimals

- Learners subtract decimals using place value apparatus
- Learners align decimal points when subtracting
- Learners solve word problems involving subtraction of decimals

How do we subtract decimal numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 87
- Place value apparatus
- Decimal cards
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 88
- Real-life examples

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Group work

Numbers
Measurement

Decimals - Application of decimals
Length - Using the millimetre as a unit of length

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

- Apply decimals in real-life situations
- Solve problems involving decimals
- Show confidence in using decimals

- Learners solve real-life problems involving decimals
- Learners discuss the use of decimals in money, measurement, and other contexts
- Learners create projects demonstrating the application of decimals

How are decimals used in our daily lives?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 89
- Real-life examples
- Decimal models
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 108
-Ruler

- Oral questions - Written exercise - Project work

Measurement

Length - Relationship between millimetre and centimetre
Length - Converting centimetres and millimetres to millimetres

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

-Establish the relationship between the millimetre and centimetre
-Convert between millimetres and centimetres accurately
-Value the importance of understanding unit relationships in measurement

- Measure a given length in cm and mm to establish the relationship between mm and cm.
- Compare lengths in millimetres and centimetres.

What do we use to measure length in real life?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 109
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 110
-Rulers
-Objects for measuring

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercise

Measurement

Length - Addition of centimetres and millimetres without conversion
Length - Addition of centimetres and millimetres with conversion

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

-Add centimetres and millimetres without conversion
-Solve addition problems involving lengths accurately
-Demonstrate patience when working with different units

- Determine lengths in mm and cm in addition and discuss the answers.
- Practice addition of lengths in centimetres and millimetres.

How do we add lengths in different units?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 111
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 112

Written exercise -Oral questions

Measurement

Length - Subtraction of centimetres and millimetres without conversion
Length - Subtraction of centimetres and millimetres with conversion

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

-Subtract centimetres and millimetres without conversion
-Solve subtraction problems involving lengths correctly
-Show commitment to precision in measurement

- Determine lengths in mm and cm in subtraction and discuss the answers.
- Practice subtraction of lengths in centimetres and millimetres.

How do we subtract lengths in different units?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 113
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 114

Oral questions -Written exercise

Measurement

Length - Multiplication of centimetres and millimetres
Length - Division of centimetres and millimetres without conversion

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

-Multiply centimetres and millimetres by whole numbers
-Calculate repeated lengths correctly
-Appreciate the application of multiplication in real-life measurement

- Determine lengths in mm and cm in multiplication and discuss the answers.
- Practice multiplication of lengths in centimetres and millimetres.

How can we multiply lengths?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 115
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 116

Oral questions -Written exercise

Measurement

Length - Division of centimetres and millimetres with conversion
Length - Determining the circumference of a circle

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

-Divide centimetres and millimetres by whole numbers with conversion
-Apply regrouping skills in division problems involving length
-Show commitment to accurate computation in measurement

- Determine lengths in mm and cm in division with regrouping and discuss the answers.
- Practice division of lengths in centimetres and millimetres with conversion.

When do we need to convert units during division?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 117
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 118
-Circular objects
-String

Written exercise -Oral questions

Measurement

Length - Relationship between circumference and diameter
Length - Application of circumference formula

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

-Identify the relationship between circumference and diameter
-Calculate the ratio of circumference to diameter correctly
-Value the discovery of mathematical relationships

- Divide circumference by diameter to get pi (π).
- Calculate the circumference using the formula C = πd.

What is the connection between the distance around a circle and its width?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 119
-Circular objects
-String
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 120
-Ruler
-Calculator

Written exercise -Oral questions

Measurement

Length - Measuring radius and diameter
Length - Real-life applications

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

-Measure radius and diameter of circular objects
-Relate radius to diameter accurately
-Appreciate the relationship between radius and diameter

- Measure the diameter and radius of various circular objects.
- Establish the relationship between radius and diameter.

How are radius and diameter related?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 121
-Circular objects
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 122
-Various measuring tools

Practical assessment -Oral questions

Measurement

Area of triangles - Area of a triangle as half area of a rectangle
Area of triangles - Area of a triangle as half area of a square

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

-Work out area of triangles in square centimetres (cm²)
-Calculate area of triangles using the rectangle method correctly
-Value the relationship between different geometric shapes

- Establish that the area of a triangle is equal to a half of the area of a rectangle when the rectangle is divided by a diagonal.
- Work out the area of triangles in cm² using the relationship between a rectangle and a triangle.

Where is area used in real life?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 131
-Square grid paper
-Scissors
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 132

Oral questions -Written exercise

Measurement

Area of triangles - Formula for area of a triangle
Area of combined shapes

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

-Work out area of triangles using the formula A = ½bh
-Apply the area formula correctly to various triangles
-Show interest in using mathematical formulas

- Work out the area of triangles in cm² using the formula A = ½bh.
- Calculate the area of various triangles using the formula.

How do we apply the formula for area of triangles?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 133
-Ruler
-Triangle cut-outs
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 134
-Grid paper
-Ruler

Written exercise -Oral questions

Measurement

Area of combined shapes - Complex shapes
Area of circles - Estimating area of circles

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

-Work out area of complex combined shapes
-Apply problem-solving skills to break down complex shapes
-Value systematic approaches to solving complex problems

- Break down complex shapes into familiar shapes.
- Apply appropriate formulas to calculate the area of each part.

How do we solve complex area problems?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 135
-Grid paper
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 136
-Square grid paper
-Circular objects

Written exercise -Project work

Measurement

Area - Real-life applications
Capacity - Relationship between cubic centimetres, millilitres and litres

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

-Apply knowledge of area in real-life situations
-Calculate areas of real objects correctly
-Appreciate the use of cm² in working out area in real life

- Identify real-life situations where area is calculated.
- Play games involving area using digital tools or other resources.

Where do we apply area measurement in real life?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 137
-Grid paper
-Ruler
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 151
-Containers of different sizes
-Water

Oral questions -Project work

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity
Capacity - Converting litres to millilitres

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

-Measure capacity in different units
-Use appropriate measuring tools accurately
-Appreciate the importance of precise measurement

- Measure capacity in millilitres and litres, discuss answers and share with others.
- Compare the capacity of different containers.

Where is capacity applicable in real life?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 152
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
-Measuring cylinder
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 153
-Containers

Observation -Practical assessment

Measurement

Capacity - Converting millilitres to litres
Capacity - Combined conversion

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

-Convert capacity in millilitres to litres
-Apply conversion skills correctly
-Show commitment to accuracy in measurement

- Work out conversions of capacity of millilitres to litres.
- Practice conversion problems.

How do we convert from smaller to larger units of capacity?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 154
-Containers
-Water
-Measuring cylinder
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 155
-Worksheets

Written exercise -Group activity

Measurement

Capacity - Applications
Mass - The tonne as a unit of measuring mass

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

-Apply knowledge of capacity in real-life situations
-Use capacity measurements appropriately
-Appreciate use of cm³ and litres in measuring capacity in real life

- Discuss real-life applications of capacity measurement.
- Play games involving capacity using containers of different capacities.

Where do we use capacity measurements in daily life?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 156
-Containers
-Water
-Measuring cylinder
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 160
-Pictures of large objects

Project work -Observation

Measurement

Mass - Items measured in tonnes
Mass - Relationship between kilogram and tonne

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

-Identify items measured in tonnes
-Classify objects that are measured in tonnes correctly
-Value appropriate unit selection for measurement

- Discuss items in the environment such as loaded lorries, whose mass may be measured in tonnes.
- List items that are measured in tonnes.

In what situations would the tonne be more applicable to use when measuring mass?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 161
-Pictures of large objects
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 162
-Charts showing relationship between units

Written exercise -Oral questions

Measurement

Mass - Estimating mass in tonnes
Mass - Converting kilograms to tonnes

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

-Estimate mass in tonnes
-Make reasonable estimates of large masses
-Value the skill of estimation in real-life situations

- Estimate masses in tonnes of various objects found in the environment.
- Compare and discuss estimates.

How can we estimate very large masses?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 163
-Pictures of large objects
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 164
-Conversion charts

Oral questions -Observation

Measurement

Mass - Converting tonnes to kilograms
Mass - Addition of tonnes and kilograms without conversion

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

-Convert tonnes to kilograms
-Apply conversion skills accurately
-Value mathematical precision in conversions

- Change tonnes to kilograms.
- Practice conversion problems.

How do we convert from larger to smaller units of mass?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 165
-Conversion charts
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 166
-Worksheets

Written exercise -Group work

Measurement

Mass - Addition of tonnes and kilograms with conversion
Mass - Subtraction of tonnes and kilograms without conversion

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

-Add tonnes and kilograms with conversion
-Apply regrouping skills in mass addition
-Appreciate the need for systematic calculation

- Determine mass of items in tonnes and kilograms using addition with conversion.
- Practice adding masses with conversion.

When do we need to convert units during addition of masses?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 167
-Worksheets
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 168

Written exercise -Oral questions

Measurement

Mass - Subtraction of tonnes and kilograms with conversion
Mass - Multiplication of tonnes and kilograms

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

-Subtract tonnes and kilograms with conversion
-Apply regrouping skills in mass subtraction
-Show commitment to accuracy in calculation

- Determine mass of items in tonnes and kilograms using subtraction with conversion.
- Practice subtracting masses with conversion.

When do we need to convert units during subtraction of masses?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 169
-Worksheets
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 170

Written exercise -Oral questions

Measurement

Mass - Division of tonnes and kilograms
Mass - Real-life applications

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

-Divide tonnes and kilograms by whole numbers
-Apply division skills to mass problems
-Value the importance of division in sharing quantities

- Determine mass of items in tonnes and kilograms using division.
- Practice dividing masses with and without conversion.

How do we divide masses?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 171
-Worksheets
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 172
-Digital weighing machine (if available)

Written exercise -Practical assessment

Measurement

Time - a.m. and p.m.
Time - Writing time in a.m. and p.m.

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

-Identify time in a.m. and p.m.
-Differentiate between a.m. and p.m. correctly
-Appreciate the organization of time in daily life

- Discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks.
- Determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks.

How do we read and tell time?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 178
-Digital and analogue clocks
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 179

Oral questions -Written exercise

Measurement

Time - Time in a.m. format
Time - Time in p.m. format

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

-Use time in a.m. format in daily activities
-Identify morning activities correctly
-Show interest in organizing time effectively

- Identify activities that occur during a.m. hours.
- Practice reading and writing a.m. times in various contexts.

What activities occur during a.m. hours?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 180
-Digital and analogue clocks
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 181

Oral questions -Written exercise

Measurement

Time - Relating a.m. and p.m. to 24h clock system
Time - Converting time from 12h to 24h system

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

-Relate time in a.m. and p.m. to the 24h clock system
-Convert between 12h and 24h systems
-Appreciate different ways of representing time

- Equate time in a.m. and p.m. to the 24h clock system using a chart.
- Identify patterns in the conversion between 12h and 24h clock systems.

How are the 12-hour and 24-hour systems related?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 182
-Digital and analogue clocks
-Time conversion charts
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 183

Oral questions -Written exercise

Measurement

Time - Converting time from 24h to 12h system
Time - Travel timetables

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

-Convert time from 24h to 12h system
-Apply conversion rules accurately
-Show interest in different time systems

- Change time from 24h to 12h system using a chart.
- Practice conversion problems.

When would you use the 12-hour time system?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 184
-Time conversion charts
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 185
-Travel timetables

Oral questions -Written exercise

Measurement

Time - Real-life applications
Money - Shopping items

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

-Apply knowledge of time in real-life situations
-Solve practical time problems
-Appreciate use of time in both 12h and 24h systems

- Discuss real-life applications of time measurement.
- Check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h systems.

Where do we use time measurement in daily life?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 186
-Digital and analogue clocks
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 199
-Price lists

Project work -Observation

Measurement

Money - Simple budgets
Money - Buying and selling prices

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

-Prepare simple budget
-Organize financial information systematically
-Appreciate the importance of budgeting

- Draw a simple budget for given scenarios.
- Discuss the components of a budget.

Why do we need budgets?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 200
-Sample budgets
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 201
-Price tags
-Receipts

Written exercise -Group activity

Measurement

Money - Profit
Money - Loss

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

-Work out profit from sales
-Calculate profit correctly
-Value profit as a business concept

- Discuss the meaning of profit in real life situations.
- Work out profit in various scenarios.

How do we calculate profit?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 202
-Price lists
-Receipts
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 203

Written exercise -Oral questions

Measurement

Money - Business scenarios
Money - Income tax
Money - Value Added Tax (VAT)
Money - Real-life applications

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

-Apply knowledge of profit and loss in real-life situations
-Analyze business problems systematically
-Value financial literacy in everyday life

- Create and analyze business scenarios involving profit and loss.
- Calculate profit or loss in complex scenarios.

How does understanding profit and loss help in business?

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 204
-Business scenarios
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 205
-Sample pay slips
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 206
-Receipts showing tax
KLB Visionary Mathematics Learners Book Grade 6, page 207
-IT devices (if available)

Project work -Written exercise