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Fractions: Simplifying fractions

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

- Simplify fractions to lowest terms.
- Use fraction charts to simplify fractions.
- Appreciate the use of simplified fractions.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use fraction charts to simplify fractions.
- Identify equivalent fractions.
- Simplify fractions to lowest terms.
- Discuss and share results with other groups.

Why do we need to simplify fractions?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 72.
- Fraction charts.
- Fraction boards.
- Circular cut-outs.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Fractions: Comparing fractions

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

- Compare fractions with different denominators.
- Use fraction charts to compare fractions.
- Show interest in comparing fractions.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Get equal rectangular paper strips.
- Divide the papers into different equal parts and shade some parts.
- Compare the shaded parts.
- Use fraction charts and diagrams to compare fractions.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we compare fractions in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 74.
- Fraction charts.
- Paper strips.
- Circular cut-outs.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Fractions: Comparing fractions

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

- Compare fractions with different denominators.
- Use fraction charts to compare fractions.
- Show interest in comparing fractions.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Get equal rectangular paper strips.
- Divide the papers into different equal parts and shade some parts.
- Compare the shaded parts.
- Use fraction charts and diagrams to compare fractions.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we compare fractions in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 74.
- Fraction charts.
- Paper strips.
- Circular cut-outs.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Fractions: Ordering fractions with denominators not exceeding 12

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

- Arrange fractions in increasing and decreasing order.
- Use number lines to order fractions.
- Develop interest in ordering fractions.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw number lines and divide them into equal parts.
- Represent fractions on number lines.
- Compare and arrange fractions in order.
- Use equivalent fractions to order fractions.
- Share results with other groups.

Why is ordering fractions important in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 76.
- Number lines.
- Fraction charts.
- Paper strips.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Fractions: Adding fractions with same denominator

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

- Add fractions with the same denominator.
- Use pictorial representations to add fractions.
- Appreciate the application of addition of fractions.

In pairs, learners are guided to:
- Draw circles and divide them into equal parts.
- Color different parts of the circles.
- Count the total colored parts to find the sum.
- Work out addition of fractions with same denominators.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we add fractions with the same denominator?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 77.
- Circular cut-outs.
- Fraction charts.
- Number lines.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Fractions: Subtracting fractions with same denominator

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

- Subtract fractions with the same denominator.
- Use pictorial representations to subtract fractions.
- Show interest in subtracting fractions.

In pairs, learners are guided to:
- Get rectangular cut-outs and divide into equal parts.
- Shade some parts and then cross out some of the shaded parts.
- Count the remaining shaded parts to find the difference.
- Work out subtraction of fractions with same denominators.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we subtract fractions with the same denominator?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 79.
- Rectangular cut-outs.
- Fraction charts.
- Number lines.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Fractions: Adding fractions with one renaming

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

- Add fractions with different denominators using one renaming.
- Use fraction boards to add fractions.
- Develop interest in adding fractions.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use fraction boards to write equivalent fractions.
- Find common denominators for pairs of fractions.
- Add fractions after converting to equivalent fractions.
- Discuss the process of renaming fractions.
- Share results with other groups.

Why do we need to rename fractions before adding?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 80.
- Fraction boards.
- Fraction charts.
- Circular cut-outs.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Fractions: Adding fractions with one renaming

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

- Add fractions with different denominators using one renaming.
- Use fraction boards to add fractions.
- Develop interest in adding fractions.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use fraction boards to write equivalent fractions.
- Find common denominators for pairs of fractions.
- Add fractions after converting to equivalent fractions.
- Discuss the process of renaming fractions.
- Share results with other groups.

Why do we need to rename fractions before adding?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 80.
- Fraction boards.
- Fraction charts.
- Circular cut-outs.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Fractions: Subtracting fractions with one renaming

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

- Subtract fractions with different denominators using one renaming.
- Use fraction charts to subtract fractions.
- Show interest in subtracting fractions.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw fraction charts.
- Find how many smaller parts form a larger part.
- Write fractions in terms of the same denominator.
- Subtract fractions after converting to equivalent fractions.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we subtract fractions with different denominators?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 81.
- Fraction charts.
- Fraction boards.
- Rectangular cut-outs.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Fractions: Subtracting fractions with one renaming

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

- Solve word problems involving subtraction of fractions.
- Apply subtraction of fractions in real-life situations.
- Appreciate the use of fractions in real life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write fractions as equivalent fractions with common denominators.
- Subtract fractions with different denominators.
- Solve word problems involving subtraction of fractions.
- Discuss real-life applications of fractions.
- Share results with other groups.

Where do we use subtraction of fractions in daily life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 82.
- Fraction charts.
- Word problems.
- Rectangular cut-outs.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Decimals: Place value of decimals up to thousandths

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

- Identify decimals up to thousandths.
- Relate fractions to decimals.
- Show interest in relating decimals to fractions.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Copy and complete a table relating number names, fractions, and decimals.
- Identify the place value of digits in decimal numbers.
- Convert fractions to decimals.
- Discuss and share results with other groups.

How are decimals related to fractions?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 83.
- Place value charts.
- Number cards.
- Decimal charts.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Decimals: Place value of decimals up to thousandths

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

- Identify the place value of digits in decimal numbers.
- Represent decimals on place value charts.
- Appreciate the use of decimals in real life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Copy and complete tables showing place values of decimals.
- Identify place values of digits in decimal numbers.
- Represent decimal numbers on abacus.
- Discuss real-life applications of decimals.
- Share results with other groups.

Where are decimals used in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 84.
- Place value charts.
- Abacus.
- Number cards.
- Decimal charts.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Decimals: Place value of decimals up to thousandths

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

- Identify the place value of digits in decimal numbers.
- Represent decimals on place value charts.
- Appreciate the use of decimals in real life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Copy and complete tables showing place values of decimals.
- Identify place values of digits in decimal numbers.
- Represent decimal numbers on abacus.
- Discuss real-life applications of decimals.
- Share results with other groups.

Where are decimals used in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 84.
- Place value charts.
- Abacus.
- Number cards.
- Decimal charts.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Decimals: Ordering decimals up to thousandths

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

- Arrange decimals from smallest to largest.
- Use number lines to order decimals.
- Develop interest in ordering decimals.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and label number lines with decimals.
- Identify which decimal is larger by comparing place values.
- Arrange decimals from smallest to largest and largest to smallest.
- Discuss and share results with other groups.

How do we compare and order decimals?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 86.
- Number lines.
- Place value charts.
- Number cards.
- Decimal charts.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Decimals: Adding decimals up to thousandths

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

- Add decimals up to thousandths.
- Align decimal points when adding.
- Show interest in adding decimals.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Represent decimal numbers on abacus.
- Count rings in each place value.
- Add decimals aligning the decimal points.
- Solve problems involving addition of decimals.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we add decimal numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 88.
- Place value charts.
- Abacus.
- Number cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Decimals: Subtracting decimals up to thousandths

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

- Subtract decimals up to thousandths.
- Align decimal points when subtracting.
- Develop interest in subtracting decimals.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Represent decimal numbers on abacus.
- Remove rings from place values.
- Subtract decimals aligning the decimal points.
- Solve problems involving subtraction of decimals.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we subtract decimal numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 90.
- Place value charts.
- Abacus.
- Number cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Decimals: Subtracting decimals up to thousandths

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

- Subtract decimals with regrouping.
- Solve problems involving subtraction of decimals.
- Appreciate the use of decimals in real life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Represent decimal numbers on place value charts.
- Subtract the digits in each place value starting from thousandths.
- Regroup when necessary.
- Solve word problems involving subtraction of decimals.
- Share results with other groups.

Where do we use decimals in everyday situations?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 92.
- Place value charts.
- Abacus.
- Number cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Decimals: Subtracting decimals up to thousandths

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

- Subtract decimals with regrouping.
- Solve problems involving subtraction of decimals.
- Appreciate the use of decimals in real life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Represent decimal numbers on place value charts.
- Subtract the digits in each place value starting from thousandths.
- Regroup when necessary.
- Solve word problems involving subtraction of decimals.
- Share results with other groups.

Where do we use decimals in everyday situations?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 92.
- Place value charts.
- Abacus.
- Number cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Simple Equations: Forming simple equations with one unknown

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

- Form simple equations involving addition and subtraction.
- Represent real-life situations using equations.
- Show interest in forming equations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Put objects on a beam balance.
- Count objects needed to balance the beam.
- Represent the balancing using equations.
- Form equations to represent real-life situations.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we represent real-life situations using equations?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 94.
- Beam balance.
- Bottle tops.
- Objects of different weights.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Simple Equations: Forming simple equations with one unknown

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

- Form simple equations involving multiplication and division.
- Use letters to represent unknowns in equations.
- Develop interest in forming equations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Choose letters to represent unknown quantities.
- Write statements to represent multiplication and division situations.
- Form equations to represent real-life situations.
- Discuss and share results with other groups.

How are equations used to solve real-life problems?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 96.
- Number cards.
- Letter cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Simple Equations: Forming simple equations with one unknown

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

- Form simple equations involving multiplication and division.
- Use letters to represent unknowns in equations.
- Develop interest in forming equations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Choose letters to represent unknown quantities.
- Write statements to represent multiplication and division situations.
- Form equations to represent real-life situations.
- Discuss and share results with other groups.

How are equations used to solve real-life problems?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 96.
- Number cards.
- Letter cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Simple Equations: Forming simple equations with one unknown

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

- Form equations involving combined operations.
- Translate word problems into equations.
- Show interest in forming and interpreting equations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Take a number and perform multiple operations on it.
- Form equations to represent the operations.
- Translate word problems into mathematical equations.
- Discuss and share results with other groups.

How can we translate word problems into equations?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 98.
- Number cards.
- Letter cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Simple Equations: Solving simple equations with one unknown

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

- Solve simple equations involving addition and subtraction.
- Use beam balance model to solve equations.
- Appreciate solving equations in real life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use beam balance to represent equations.
- Remove equal numbers of objects from both sides of the balance.
- Find the value of the unknown.
- Solve equations involving addition and subtraction.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we solve equations involving addition and subtraction?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 99.
- Beam balance.
- Bottle tops.
- Number cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

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Simple Equations: Solving simple equations with one unknown

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

- Solve simple equations involving multiplication and division.
- Apply the inverse operations to solve equations.
- Show interest in solving equations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use beam balance to represent equations.
- Find how many objects balance one unknown object.
- Solve equations involving multiplication and division.
- Apply inverse operations to isolate the unknown.
- Share results with other groups.

How do we solve equations involving multiplication and division?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 100.
- Beam balance.
- Bottle tops.
- Number cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Observation.

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Simple Equations: Solving simple equations with one unknown

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

- Solve simple equations with one unknown involving combined operations.
- Apply equations to solve real-life problems.
- Develop interest in using equations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Solve equations involving multiple operations.
- Apply inverse operations in the correct order.
- Solve word problems using equations.
- Discuss real-life applications of equations.
- Share results with other groups.

How can we use equations to solve real-life problems?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 102.
- Number cards.
- Letter cards.
- Word problems.

- Written exercises. - Oral questions. - Group discussions.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Identifying the kilometre (km) as a unit of measuring length

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

- Identify the kilometre as a unit of measuring length.
- Develop awareness of distances that can be measured in kilometres.
- Appreciate the use of kilometres in measuring long distances.

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the kilometre as a unit of measuring length in real life.
- Practice measuring long distances using 100 m strings.
- Fix pegs at 100 m intervals and count up to 10 intervals to make one kilometre.
- Record and discuss distances covered.

Where is kilometre used in measuring length?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 104.
- Tape measure.
- 100 m strings.
- Pegs.

- Oral questions. - Observation. - Written exercise.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Estimating distance in kilometres

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

- Estimate distance in kilometres.
- Measure distance in kilometres.
- Compare estimated and actual distance.
- Show interest in estimating distances.

The learner is guided to:
- Estimate distances in kilometres such as distance around field or school compound.
- Measure the estimated distances using appropriate tools.
- Compare their estimates with actual measurements.
- Record findings in a table and discuss the results.

How do you estimate distance in kilometres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 105.
- Measuring tape.
- 100 m string.
- Record sheets.

- Observation. - Written exercise. - Project work.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Estimating distance in kilometres
Length - Relationship between kilometre and metre

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

- Estimate distances to various locations.
- Verify estimated distances using Google maps.
- Develop accuracy in estimation.
- Appreciate the importance of estimation in everyday life.

The learner is guided to:
- Estimate distance from school to various locations (chief's camp, dispensary, market, etc.).
- Verify actual distances using Google maps where possible.
- Compare estimated and actual distances.
- Discuss why estimation skills are important.

Why do we need to estimate distances?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 105.
- Google maps (if available).
- Record sheets.
- 100 m string.
- Measuring tape.
- Chart showing relationship between kilometre and metre.

- Oral questions. - Written exercise. - Practical work.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Relationship between kilometre and metre
Length - Converting kilometres to metres

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

- Express the relationship between kilometre and metre.
- Complete tables showing equivalent measures.
- Describe practical scenarios where this relationship is applied.
- Show interest in understanding units of length.

The learner is guided to:
- Express the relationship that 1 km = 1000 m.
- Complete tables showing the relationship between kilometres and metres.
- Discuss real-life situations where this relationship is useful.
- Work in pairs to create their own examples.

How is the relationship between kilometre and metre useful in daily life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 106.
- Chart showing relationship between kilometre and metre.
- Conversion tables.
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 107.
- Conversion charts.
- Flashcards with conversion exercises.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Group work.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Converting metres to kilometres

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

- Convert metres to kilometres.
- Convert metres to kilometres and metres.
- Solve word problems involving conversion.
- Show interest in converting units of length.

The learner is guided to:
- Convert measurements in metres to kilometres.
- Convert metres to kilometres and metres for measurements not divisible by 1000.
- Solve word problems involving conversion.
- Use a map to answer questions involving conversions.

When do we need to convert metres to kilometres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 107.
- Conversion charts.
- Sketch maps with distances.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Group work.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Addition of metres and kilometres
Length - Subtraction of metres and kilometres

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

- Add metres and kilometres without conversion.
- Add metres and kilometres with conversion.
- Solve word problems involving addition of metres and kilometres.
- Appreciate addition of units of length.

The learner is guided to:
- Set up addition of distances in vertical form.
- Add metres first, then add kilometres.
- Regroup where necessary when adding metres.
- Solve word problems involving addition of distances.

How do we add metres and kilometres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 108.
- Conversion charts.
- Sketch maps with distances.
- Place value charts.
- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 111.
- Number cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Group work.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Multiplication of metres and kilometres by whole numbers

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

- Multiply metres and kilometres by whole numbers.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication.
- Develop skills in multiplication of compound measures.
- Show interest in multiplication of units of length.

The learner is guided to:
- Multiply metres and kilometres by whole numbers.
- Regroup product of metres where necessary.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication of distances.
- Share their work with peers.

How do we multiply metres and kilometres by whole numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 113.
- Multiplication charts.
- Number cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Observation.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Multiplication of metres and kilometres by whole numbers

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

- Multiply metres and kilometres by whole numbers.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication.
- Develop skills in multiplication of compound measures.
- Show interest in multiplication of units of length.

The learner is guided to:
- Multiply metres and kilometres by whole numbers.
- Regroup product of metres where necessary.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication of distances.
- Share their work with peers.

How do we multiply metres and kilometres by whole numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 113.
- Multiplication charts.
- Number cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Observation.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Division of metres and kilometres by whole numbers

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

- Divide metres and kilometres by whole numbers.
- Apply regrouping where necessary.
- Solve word problems involving division.
- Appreciate division of units of length.

The learner is guided to:
- Divide kilometres by whole numbers.
- Convert remainder to metres where necessary.
- Add the converted metres to the existing metres.
- Divide the resultant metres by the divisor.

How do we divide metres and kilometres by whole numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 114.
- Division charts.
- Number cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Peer assessment.

MEASUREMENT

Length - Division of metres and kilometres by whole numbers

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

- Divide combined measurements of metres and kilometres.
- Solve complex word problems involving division.
- Apply division skills to real-life situations.
- Show interest in division of units of length.

The learner is guided to:
- Solve more complex division problems involving combined measurements.
- Apply division skills to practical scenarios like dividing distances into equal parts.
- Create and solve their own word problems.
- Share solutions and strategies with peers.

Where do we apply division of length measures in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 115.
- Calculators.
- Word problem cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Peer assessment. - Project work.

MEASUREMENT

Area - The square centimetre (cm²) as a unit of measuring area

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

- Identify the square centimetre as a unit of measuring area.
- Draw one centimetre squares.
- Measure the lengths of the sides of one centimetre squares.
- Appreciate the use of square centimetre as a unit of area.

The learner is guided to:
- Measure the length of sides of squares.
- Trace and cut out one centimetre squares.
- Identify that area of a square with sides 1 cm is one square centimetre.
- Discuss the concept of area as the space occupied.

What is a square centimetre?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 119.
- Squared paper.
- Rulers.
- Scissors.
- One centimetre square cut-outs.

- Observation. - Oral questions. - Practical activities.

MEASUREMENT

Area - The square centimetre (cm²) as a unit of measuring area

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

- Use one centimetre squares to measure area of shapes.
- Count number of one centimetre squares to determine area.
- Express area in square centimetres.
- Show interest in measuring area of different shapes.

The learner is guided to:
- Trace shapes on paper.
- Cover the shapes with one centimetre squares.
- Count the number of squares used.
- Express the result as area in square centimetres.

How can we use square centimetre to measure area?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 120.
- One centimetre square cut-outs.
- Various 2D shapes.
- Scissors.
- Glue.

- Observation. - Practical activities. - Written exercise.

MEASUREMENT

Area - The square centimetre (cm²) as a unit of measuring area

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

- Use one centimetre squares to measure area of shapes.
- Count number of one centimetre squares to determine area.
- Express area in square centimetres.
- Show interest in measuring area of different shapes.

The learner is guided to:
- Trace shapes on paper.
- Cover the shapes with one centimetre squares.
- Count the number of squares used.
- Express the result as area in square centimetres.

How can we use square centimetre to measure area?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 120.
- One centimetre square cut-outs.
- Various 2D shapes.
- Scissors.
- Glue.

- Observation. - Practical activities. - Written exercise.

MEASUREMENT

Area - Working out area of rectangles in square centimetres

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

- Find area of rectangles by counting squares.
- Relate number of square centimetres to area.
- Make patterns using one centimetre squares.
- Appreciate the concept of area.

The learner is guided to:
- Cover rectangles with one centimetre squares.
- Count squares to determine area.
- Discuss the relationship between number of squares and area.
- Make patterns using one centimetre squares.

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 121.
- Squared paper.
- Rectangles of different sizes.
- One centimetre square cut-outs.

- Observation. - Written exercise. - Practical activities.

MEASUREMENT

Area - Working out area of rectangles in square centimetres

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

- Derive the formula for area of a rectangle.
- Calculate area using the formula length × width.
- Solve word problems involving area of rectangles.
- Appreciate the use of formula in calculating area.

The learner is guided to:
- Count the number of squares along length and width.
- Multiply number of squares along length by number along width.
- Compare result with total number of squares.
- Derive that Area = Length × Width.

Why do we use a formula to calculate area?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 122.
- Rectangular shapes.
- Squared paper.
- Rulers.
- Calculator.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Observation.

MEASUREMENT

Area - Working out area of squares in square centimetres

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

- Find area of squares by counting squares.
- Relate number of square centimetres to area.
- Make patterns using squares.
- Show interest in calculating areas.

The learner is guided to:
- Cover squares with one centimetre squares.
- Count squares to determine area.
- Discuss the relationship between number of squares and area.
- Make patterns using square shapes.

How do you find the area of a square?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 124.
- Squared paper.
- Squares of different sizes.
- One centimetre square cut-outs.

- Observation. - Written exercise. - Practical activities.

MEASUREMENT

Area - Working out area of squares in square centimetres

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

- Derive the formula for area of a square.
- Calculate area using the formula side × side.
- Solve word problems involving area of squares.
- Appreciate the use of formula in calculating area.

The learner is guided to:
- Count the number of squares along each side.
- Multiply the number of squares on one side by itself.
- Compare result with total number of squares.
- Derive that Area = Side × Side.

Why is the formula for area of a square different from rectangle?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 125.
- Square shapes.
- Squared paper.
- Rulers.
- Calculator.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Project work.

MEASUREMENT

Area - Working out area of squares in square centimetres

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

- Derive the formula for area of a square.
- Calculate area using the formula side × side.
- Solve word problems involving area of squares.
- Appreciate the use of formula in calculating area.

The learner is guided to:
- Count the number of squares along each side.
- Multiply the number of squares on one side by itself.
- Compare result with total number of squares.
- Derive that Area = Side × Side.

Why is the formula for area of a square different from rectangle?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 125.
- Square shapes.
- Squared paper.
- Rulers.
- Calculator.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Project work.

MEASUREMENT

Volume - The cubic centimetre (cm³) as a unit of measuring volume

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

- Identify the cubic centimetre as a unit of measuring volume.
- Make one centimetre cubes.
- Measure sides of cubic centimetre.
- Appreciate cubic centimetre as a unit of volume.

The learner is guided to:
- Make cubes with sides 1 cm using clay or plasticine.
- Measure the sides to confirm they are 1 cm each.
- Discuss that volume of this cube is one cubic centimetre.
- Make more 1 cm cubes for use in subsequent lessons.

What is a cubic centimetre?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 132.
- Clay or plasticine.
- Rulers.
- 1 cm cube models.

- Observation. - Oral questions. - Practical activities.

MEASUREMENT

Volume - Deriving the formula for volume of cuboid

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

- Arrange cubic centimetres to form cuboids.
- Count the number of cubes in a cuboid.
- Relate the number of cubes to volume.
- Show interest in building models.

The learner is guided to:
- Arrange 1 cm cubes to form cuboids.
- Count the number of 1 cm cubes used.
- Arrange cubes in layers and count them.
- Discuss relationship between number of cubes and volume.

How do we determine the volume of cuboids?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 133.
- 1 cm cube models.
- Cuboid models.
- Charts showing cuboids.

- Observation. - Oral questions. - Practical activities.

MEASUREMENT

Volume - Deriving the formula for volume of cuboid

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

- Relate number of cubes to length, width and height.
- Derive the formula for volume of cuboid.
- Apply the formula to calculate volume.
- Appreciate the relationship between dimensions and volume.

The learner is guided to:
- Count the number of cubes along length, width and height.
- Multiply number of cubes along length, width and height.
- Compare result with total number of cubes.
- Derive that Volume = Length × Width × Height.

Why is the formula for volume of a cuboid length × width × height?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 134.
- Cuboid models.
- Calculators.
- Charts showing formula derivation.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Observation.

MEASUREMENT

Volume - Working out volume of cuboids in cubic centimetres

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

- Apply the formula to calculate volume of cuboids.
- Solve word problems involving volume.
- Calculate volume of real objects.
- Show interest in calculating volume.

The learner is guided to:
- Measure dimensions of cuboids.
- Apply the formula V = l × w × h to calculate volume.
- Solve word problems involving volume of cuboids.
- Calculate volume of real objects in cubic centimetres.

Where do we apply volume calculations in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 136.
- Cuboid models.
- Rulers.
- Calculators.
- Real objects in cuboid shape.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Project work.

MEASUREMENT

Volume - Working out volume of cuboids in cubic centimetres

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

- Apply the formula to calculate volume of cuboids.
- Solve word problems involving volume.
- Calculate volume of real objects.
- Show interest in calculating volume.

The learner is guided to:
- Measure dimensions of cuboids.
- Apply the formula V = l × w × h to calculate volume.
- Solve word problems involving volume of cuboids.
- Calculate volume of real objects in cubic centimetres.

Where do we apply volume calculations in real life?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 136.
- Cuboid models.
- Rulers.
- Calculators.
- Real objects in cuboid shape.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Project work.

MEASUREMENT

Volume - Deriving the formula for volume of cube

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

- Arrange cubic centimetres to form cubes.
- Count the number of cubes.
- Relate the number of cubes to volume.
- Develop interest in building models.

The learner is guided to:
- Arrange 1 cm cubes to form larger cubes.
- Count the number of 1 cm cubes used.
- Arrange cubes in layers and count them.
- Discuss relationship between number of cubes and volume.

How do we determine the volume of cubes?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 137.
- 1 cm cube models.
- Cube models.
- Charts showing cubes.

- Observation. - Oral questions. - Practical activities.

MEASUREMENT

Volume - Working out volume of cubes in cubic centimetres

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

- Apply the formula to calculate volume of cubes.
- Solve word problems involving volume of cubes.
- Calculate volume of real objects in cube shape.
- Show interest in calculating volume.

The learner is guided to:
- Measure side length of cubes.
- Apply the formula V = s × s × s to calculate volume.
- Solve word problems involving volume of cubes.
- Calculate volume of real objects in cube shape.

Why is the formula for volume of a cube s³?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 138.
- Cube models.
- Rulers.
- Calculators.
- Real objects in cube shape.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Project work.

MEASUREMENT

Volume - Working out volume of cubes in cubic centimetres

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

- Apply the formula to calculate volume of cubes.
- Solve word problems involving volume of cubes.
- Calculate volume of real objects in cube shape.
- Show interest in calculating volume.

The learner is guided to:
- Measure side length of cubes.
- Apply the formula V = s × s × s to calculate volume.
- Solve word problems involving volume of cubes.
- Calculate volume of real objects in cube shape.

Why is the formula for volume of a cube s³?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 138.
- Cube models.
- Rulers.
- Calculators.
- Real objects in cube shape.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Project work.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Identifying the millilitre as a unit of measuring capacity

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

- Identify the millilitre as a unit of measuring capacity.
- Measure 1 millilitre using appropriate apparatus.
- Name items sold in millilitres.
- Appreciate millilitre as a unit of capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Use a transparent straw with one end closed.
- Fill a 5 ml teaspoon with water and put into straw.
- Divide the height of water into five equal parts.
- Identify that each part represents 1 millilitre.

What is a millilitre?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 143.
- Transparent straws.
- 5 ml teaspoons.
- Small bottles.
- Water.

- Observation. - Oral questions. - Practical activities.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Measuring capacity in millilitres

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

- Measure capacity in millilitres.
- Use a measuring cylinder to measure capacity.
- Mark and label capacity levels.
- Show interest in measuring capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Fill a 5 ml spoon with water.
- Pour water into a small transparent bottle.
- Mark the level and label as 5 ml.
- Continue pouring one spoonful at a time and marking levels.

How do we measure capacity in millilitres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 143.
- 5 ml teaspoons.
- Small transparent bottles.
- Measuring cylinders.
- Water.

- Observation. - Practical activities. - Oral questions.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Measuring capacity in millilitres

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

- Use marked containers to measure capacity.
- Measure capacity of various containers.
- Record measurements accurately.
- Show interest in measuring capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Use the marked bottle or cylinder to measure capacity of other small containers.
- Record measurements in a table.
- Calculate how many 5 ml or 10 ml spoons fill different containers.
- Discuss and compare results.

Which containers can hold more liquid?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 144.
- Marked bottles.
- Measuring cylinders.
- Various small containers.
- Water.

- Observation. - Practical activities. - Written exercise.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Estimating and measuring capacity in multiples of 5 millilitres

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

- Estimate capacity in multiples of 5 millilitres.
- Measure actual capacity using 5 ml spoon.
- Compare estimated and actual capacity.
- Develop estimation skills.

The learner is guided to:
- Estimate capacity of containers in multiples of 5 ml.
- Measure actual capacity using 5 ml spoon.
- Record estimated and actual capacity in a table.
- Compare and discuss results.

Why is estimation important in measuring capacity?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 144.
- 5 ml spoons.
- Various containers.
- Record sheets.
- Water.

- Observation. - Practical activities. - Written exercise.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Estimating and measuring capacity in multiples of 5 millilitres

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

- Estimate capacity in multiples of 5 millilitres.
- Measure actual capacity using 5 ml spoon.
- Compare estimated and actual capacity.
- Develop estimation skills.

The learner is guided to:
- Estimate capacity of containers in multiples of 5 ml.
- Measure actual capacity using 5 ml spoon.
- Record estimated and actual capacity in a table.
- Compare and discuss results.

Why is estimation important in measuring capacity?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 144.
- 5 ml spoons.
- Various containers.
- Record sheets.
- Water.

- Observation. - Practical activities. - Written exercise.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Estimating and measuring capacity in multiples of 5 millilitres

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

- Improve accuracy in estimation.
- Measure capacity of larger containers.
- Record measurements systematically.
- Appreciate importance of estimation.

The learner is guided to:
- Estimate capacity of larger containers.
- Measure actual capacity using 5 ml spoon or larger measures.
- Record and compare results.
- Discuss ways to improve estimation.

How can we improve our estimation skills?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 145.
- 5 ml spoons.
- Larger containers.
- Measuring cylinders.
- Water.

- Observation. - Practical activities. - Peer assessment.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Relationship between litres and millilitres

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

- Establish the relationship between litres and millilitres.
- State that 1 litre = 1000 millilitres.
- Complete tables showing equivalent measures.
- Show interest in units of capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Fill a 1 litre bottle using different sized containers.
- Count how many of each container fills the 1 litre bottle.
- Complete tables relating litres to millilitres.
- Discuss that 1 litre = 1000 millilitres.

What is the relationship between litres and millilitres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 145.
- 1 litre bottles.
- Containers of various sizes (100ml, 200ml, 250ml, 500ml).
- Water.
- Charts showing relationship.

- Oral questions. - Written exercise. - Observation.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Converting litres to millilitres

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

- Convert litres to millilitres.
- Convert combined measures of litres and millilitres to millilitres.
- Solve word problems involving conversion.
- Appreciate conversion of units.

The learner is guided to:
- Convert simple measurements in litres to millilitres.
- Convert combined measurements (e.g., 2 l 240 ml) to millilitres.
- Solve word problems involving conversion.
- Share solutions with peers.

Why do we convert between litres and millilitres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 146.
- Conversion charts.
- Word problem cards.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Peer assessment.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Converting litres to millilitres

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

- Convert litres to millilitres.
- Convert combined measures of litres and millilitres to millilitres.
- Solve word problems involving conversion.
- Appreciate conversion of units.

The learner is guided to:
- Convert simple measurements in litres to millilitres.
- Convert combined measurements (e.g., 2 l 240 ml) to millilitres.
- Solve word problems involving conversion.
- Share solutions with peers.

Why do we convert between litres and millilitres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 146.
- Conversion charts.
- Word problem cards.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Peer assessment.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Converting millilitres to litres

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

- Convert millilitres to litres.
- Convert millilitres to litres and millilitres.
- Solve word problems involving conversion.
- Show interest in conversion of units.

The learner is guided to:
- Convert measurements in millilitres to litres.
- Convert millilitres to litres and millilitres for measurements not divisible by 1000.
- Solve word problems involving conversion.
- Complete conversion tables.

How do we convert millilitres to litres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 147.
- Conversion charts.
- Word problem cards.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Group work.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Addition of litres and millilitres

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

- Add litres and millilitres without conversion.
- Add litres and millilitres with conversion.
- Solve word problems involving addition.
- Show interest in addition of units of capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Set up addition of capacities in vertical form.
- Add millilitres first, then add litres.
- Regroup where necessary when adding millilitres.
- Solve word problems involving addition of capacities.

How do we add litres and millilitres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 149.
- Conversion charts.
- Word problem cards.
- Place value charts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Group work.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Subtraction of litres and millilitres

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

- Subtract litres and millilitres without conversion.
- Subtract litres and millilitres with conversion.
- Solve word problems involving subtraction.
- Appreciate subtraction of units of capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Set up subtraction of capacities in vertical form.
- Subtract millilitres first, then subtract litres.
- Regroup where necessary from litres to millilitres.
- Solve word problems involving subtraction of capacities.

How do we subtract litres and millilitres?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 152.
- Conversion charts.
- Word problem cards.
- Place value charts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Group work.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Multiplication of litres and millilitres by whole numbers

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

- Multiply litres and millilitres by whole numbers.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication.
- Apply multiplication skills to real-life situations.
- Show interest in multiplication of units of capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Multiply millilitres first, then multiply litres.
- Regroup product of millilitres where necessary.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication of capacities.
- Share solutions with peers.

How do we multiply litres and millilitres by whole numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 154.
- Multiplication charts.
- Word problem cards.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Peer assessment.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Multiplication of litres and millilitres by whole numbers

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

- Multiply litres and millilitres by whole numbers.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication.
- Apply multiplication skills to real-life situations.
- Show interest in multiplication of units of capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Multiply millilitres first, then multiply litres.
- Regroup product of millilitres where necessary.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication of capacities.
- Share solutions with peers.

How do we multiply litres and millilitres by whole numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 154.
- Multiplication charts.
- Word problem cards.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Peer assessment.

MEASUREMENT

Capacity - Division of litres and millilitres by whole numbers

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

- Divide litres and millilitres by whole numbers.
- Apply regrouping where necessary.
- Solve word problems involving division.
- Appreciate division of units of capacity.

The learner is guided to:
- Divide litres by whole numbers.
- Convert remainder to millilitres where necessary.
- Add the converted millilitres to the existing millilitres.
- Divide the resultant millilitres by the divisor.

How do we divide litres and millilitres by whole numbers?

- KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 5 page 155.
- Division charts.
- Word problem cards.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Group work.