Numbers

Number Concept - Identifying position of objects from 1st to 20th

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

- Identify position of objects from 1st to 10th
- Order objects according to their positions
- Show interest in identifying positions of objects

- In groups, race for a distance and assign each other the correct position using the words first, second up to tenth position
- Look at pictures of objects/people in order and identify their positions
- Name the position of an object from a reference point using 1st, 2nd up to 10th

How do we tell our positions in a competition?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 4
- Number cards showing ordinal numbers
- Pictures showing objects in order

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Number Concept - Identifying position of objects from 1st to 20th
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 1000 from any point

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

- Identify position of objects from 11th to 20th
- Arrange objects from a reference point
- Appreciate identifying positions in daily activities

- In groups, arrange 20 different objects in a line from the chalkboard and identify each object's position
- In pairs, take turns to identify positions of objects from 11th to 20th
- Discuss real-life situations where ordinal numbers are used

How do we identify the positions of objects in a line?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 6
- Number cards showing ordinal numbers
- Objects arranged in order
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 17
- Number charts
- Rope for skipping game

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 1000 from any point
Whole Numbers - Reading numbers 1-1000 in symbols

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

- Count forward in 100's up to 1000
- Skip count from different starting points
- Appreciate counting numbers in daily activities

- In pairs/groups, count forward in 100's starting from any point up to 1000
- Take turns to count forward in 100's up to 1000
- Practice counting from different starting points in 1's, 10's, and 100's

How do we count large groups of objects efficiently?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 19
- Number charts
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 29

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading numbers 1-1000 in symbols

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

- Read numbers 101-500 in symbols
- Identify patterns in number sequences
- Show interest in reading numbers correctly

- In pairs/groups, point at and read each number aloud from a number chart showing numbers 101-500
- Take turns to read numbers from 101-500 from number cards
- Fill in missing numbers in number sequences

How do we identify patterns when reading numbers?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

- Read numbers 1-50 in words
- Write numbers 1-50 in words
- Show interest in reading and writing numbers in words

- In pairs/groups, read number words from a chart showing numbers 1-50
- Practice writing numbers 1-50 in words
- Match numbers in symbols with their corresponding words

How do we read and write numbers in words?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 1000

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

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

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

How can we create our own number patterns?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 1000
Addition - Adding 3-digit numbers to 2-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Create more complex number patterns
- Apply different rules to create patterns
- Value the creativity in making patterns

- In pairs/groups, create number patterns using different operations (add, subtract)
- Create patterns with larger numbers up to 1000
- Explain the rules used in creating the patterns

What different rules can we use to create number patterns?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 47
- Number charts
- Worksheets for creating patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 41
- Place value apparatus (abacus)
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

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

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

How do we solve addition problems in everyday life?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding two 3-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Add two 3-digit numbers without regrouping
- Apply place value in addition
- Show interest in addition of large numbers

- Add two 3-digit numbers without regrouping using place value apparatus
- Practice addition horizontally and vertically
- Solve addition problems involving two 3-digit numbers without regrouping

How do we add large numbers?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Adding two 3-digit numbers without regrouping

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

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

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

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

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 51
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 53

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns involving addition up to 1000

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

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

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

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns involving addition up to 1000
Subtraction - Subtracting 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers without regrouping

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

- Create more complex number patterns involving addition
- Identify complex addition rules in patterns
- Value creating patterns using addition

- Create and work out missing numbers in patterns involving addition up to 1000
- Create patterns with different step sizes (add 5, add 10, etc.)
- Share created patterns with other groups

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

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 61
- Number charts
- Worksheets with number patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 54
- Place value apparatus
- Number cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

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

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

How do you arrange numbers when subtracting downwards?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

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

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

How can we apply subtraction with regrouping in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 60
- Place value chart
- Number cards
- Worksheets
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 61
- Place value apparatus

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

- Subtract 3-digit numbers with confidence
- Apply subtraction strategies in various contexts
- Show interest in solving subtraction problems

- Practice subtracting various combinations of 3-digit numbers with single regrouping
- Solve complex subtraction word problems requiring regrouping
- Apply subtraction in simulated real-life scenarios

How can subtraction with regrouping help us solve problems in our daily lives?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Subtraction - Working out missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction

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

- Identify patterns involving subtraction
- Find missing numbers in subtraction patterns
- Show interest in number patterns

- Discuss and identify patterns involving subtraction
- Work out missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction up to 1000
- Complete number sequences with subtraction patterns

How do you identify the missing number in a number pattern involving subtraction?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 68
- Number charts
- Worksheets with subtraction patterns
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 69

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

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

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

How can we use the multiplication table to find products?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

- Multiply numbers 4, 5 by single-digit numbers
- Use multiplication tables for 4, 5
- Appreciate multiplication in solving problems

- In groups, multiply a single digit number by 4 and 5 using multiplication chart
- Practice using multiplication tables
- Solve multiplication word problems involving 4 and 5

How can we use multiplication to solve problems in everyday life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 74
- Multiplication chart
- Number cards
- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 80
- Multiplication tables
- Counters

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

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

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

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

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

What patterns do you notice when dividing by different numbers?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers

Fractions - Identifying ⅛ as part of a whole

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

- Identify ⅛ as one part of eight equal parts
- Represent ⅛ using various shapes
- Show interest in fractions

- In pairs/groups, make rectangular cut-outs and fold to get 8 equal parts
- Identify one part as ⅛ of the whole
- Draw and shade one eighth of various shapes

How can you represent an eighth of a whole?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 91
- Manila papers
- Scissors
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Numbers
Measurement
Measurement

Fractions - Identifying ⅛ as part of a whole
Length - Measuring length in metres
Length - Adding length in metres

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

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

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

In what situations do we use eighth in real life?

- Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 92
- Real-life objects
- Drawing materials
- Fraction models
Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 100
-Metre sticks
-String
-Tape measure
Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 101
-Chart showing addition of length

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurement

Length - Subtracting length in metres
Mass - Measuring mass in kilograms
Mass - Adding mass in kilograms

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

- Subtract length in metres
- Solve real-life problems involving subtraction of length
- Appreciate subtracting length in daily life

- Measure the length of the chalkboard and the teacher's table in metres and work out the difference in length
- Work out subtraction of length in metres based on real life situations
- Solve problems involving finding differences between two lengths

How can you find the difference in length between two objects?

Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 102
-Metre sticks
-Tape measure
-Rulers
Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 108
-Beam balance
-Standard 1kg mass
-Sand/soil
-Various objects
Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 109
-Standard masses
-Model shop items

Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Mass - Subtracting mass in kilograms
Capacity - Adding capacity in litres

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

- Subtract mass in kilograms
- Solve problems involving subtraction of mass
- Appreciate subtraction of mass in daily life

- Work out the differences between the masses of items in the classroom model shop
- Solve word problems involving subtraction of mass
- Discuss real-life situations where subtraction of mass is used

How can you find the difference in mass between two objects?

Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 111
-Beam balance
-Standard masses
-Various objects
Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 119
-One-litre containers
-Various containers
-Water

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercises

Measurement

Capacity - Subtracting capacity in litres

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

- Subtract capacity in litres
- Solve problems involving subtraction of capacity
- Appreciate subtraction of capacity in daily life

- In turns, practice subtraction of capacity in litres in real life situations
- Calculate the difference in capacity between different containers
- Solve word problems involving subtraction of capacity

How can you find the difference in capacity between two containers?

Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 120
-One-litre containers
-Various containers
-Water

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercises

Measurement

Capacity - Estimating capacity up to 5 litres
Time - Writing time using 'past' and 'to' the hour

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

- Estimate capacity of containers up to 5 litres
- Compare estimated and actual capacity measurements
- Develop skills in estimation of capacity

- Estimate capacity of containers up to 5 litres
- Measure the actual capacity of the containers to confirm their capacity in litres
- Compare the estimated capacity with the actual capacity

How can you estimate the capacity of a container without measuring?

Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 121
-One-litre containers
-Various containers
-Water
Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 134
-Clock faces
-Manila paper
-Clock models

Observation -Oral questions -Practical activities

Measurement

Time - Adding time involving hours and minutes without conversion

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

- Add time in hours and minutes without conversion
- Solve problems involving addition of time
- Appreciate addition of time in daily life

- In pairs/groups, add time in hours and minutes without conversion
- Use number cards to practice addition of time
- Solve word problems involving addition of time

How can we find the total time for two or more activities?

Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 138
-Number cards
-Clocks
-Time worksheets

Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Subtracting time involving hours and minutes without conversion

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

- Subtract time in hours and minutes without conversion
- Solve problems involving subtraction of time
- Show interest in subtracting time in real-life situations

- In pairs/groups, subtract time in hours and minutes without conversion
- Use number cards to practice subtraction of time
- Solve word problems involving subtraction of time

How can we find the difference in time between two events?

Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 139
-Number cards
-Clocks
-Time worksheets

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercises

Measurement
Geometry

Money - Converting money into different denominations
Money - Using money to buy up to 3 items involving balance
Shapes - Modeling a combined shape made of two shapes

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

- Convert money into different denominations
- Exchange notes for equivalent values
- Value the importance of currency conversion in daily life

- Convert large denominations into smaller ones and vice versa
- Practice exchanging notes for equivalent values
- Solve problems involving conversion of money

How can larger denomination notes be exchanged for smaller ones of equal value?

Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 151
-Models of currency notes
-Money charts
Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 152
-Classroom model shop
-Price tags
Mentor Mathematical Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book pg. 164
-Modeling clay
-Paper
-Scissors
-Glue/tape

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercises