Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Similar figures and properties

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

Identify similar figures and their properties;
Measure corresponding sides and angles of similar figures;
Appreciate the concept of similarity in real-life objects.

Learners study diagrams of similar cross-sections.
Learners measure the corresponding sides of the cross-sections and find the ratio between them.
Learners measure all the corresponding angles and discover that they are equal.

What makes two figures similar?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 203
-Ruler
-Protractor
-Cut-out shapes
-Charts showing similar figures
-Manila paper

-Oral questions -Observation -Written exercise -Checklist

Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Identifying similar objects
Similarity and Enlargement - Drawing similar figures

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

Identify similar objects in the environment;
Determine if given figures are similar;
Value the concept of similarity in everyday life.

Learners collect and classify objects according to similarity.
Learners identify pairs of similar figures from given diagrams.
Learners discuss real-life examples of similar objects and their properties.

How do we recognize similar objects in our environment?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 204
-Ruler
-Protractor
-Various geometric objects
-Charts with examples
-Worksheets with diagrams
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 206
-Pair of compasses
-Drawing paper
-Calculator

-Oral questions -Group work -Written exercise -Observation

Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Properties of enlargement
Similarity and Enlargement - Negative scale factors
Similarity and Enlargement - Drawing images of objects

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

Determine properties of enlargement of different figures;
Locate the center of enlargement and find scale factors;
Value the application of enlargement in real-life situations.

Learners trace diagrams showing an object and its enlarged image.
Learners draw lines through corresponding points to find where they intersect (center of enlargement).
Learners find the ratios of corresponding lengths to determine the scale factor.

How do we determine the center and scale factor of an enlargement?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 209
-Ruler
-Tracing paper
-Colored pencils
-Grid paper
-Charts showing enlargements
-Diagrams for tracing
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 211
-Charts showing negative scale factor enlargements
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 214
-Charts showing steps of enlargement
-Manila paper

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Observation

Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Linear scale factor
Similarity and Enlargement - Using coordinates in enlargement

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

Determine the linear scale factor of similar figures;
Calculate unknown dimensions using linear scale factors;
Value the application of linear scale factors in real-life problems.

Learners consider similar cones and find the ratios of their corresponding dimensions.
Learners study similar triangles and calculate the linear scale factor.
Learners use the scale factor to find unknown dimensions of similar figures.

How do we use linear scale factors to calculate unknown dimensions of similar figures?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 216
-Ruler
-Calculator
-Similar objects of different sizes
-Charts with examples
-Worksheets
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 218
-Grid paper
-Colored pencils
-Charts with coordinate examples

-Oral questions -Group work -Written exercise -Assessment rubrics

Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Applications of similarity
Trigonometry - Angles and sides of right-angled triangles

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

Apply similarity concepts to solve real-life problems;
Calculate heights and distances using similar triangles;
Value the practical applications of similarity in everyday life.

Learners solve problems involving similar triangles to find unknown heights and distances.
Learners discuss how similarity is used in fields such as architecture, photography, and engineering.
Learners work on practical applications of similarity in the environment.

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

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 219
-Ruler
-Calculator
-Drawing paper
-Charts with real-life applications
-Manila paper for presentations
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 220
-Protractor
-Set square
-Charts with labeled triangles
-Colored markers

-Oral questions -Problem-solving -Written exercise -Group presentation

Geometry

Trigonometry - Sine ratio
Trigonometry - Cosine ratio
Trigonometry - Tangent ratio

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

Identify sine ratio from a right-angled triangle;
Calculate sine of angles in right-angled triangles;
Value the use of sine ratio in solving problems.

Learners draw triangles with specific angles and sides.
Learners draw perpendiculars from points on one side to another and measure their lengths.
Learners calculate ratios of opposite side to hypotenuse for different angles and discover the sine ratio.

What is the sine of an angle and how do we calculate it?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 222
-Ruler
-Protractor
-Calculator
-Drawing paper
-Charts showing sine ratio
-Manila paper
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 223
-Charts showing cosine ratio
-Worksheets
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 225
-Charts showing tangent ratio

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Assessment rubrics

Geometry

Trigonometry - Reading tables of sines
Trigonometry - Reading tables of cosines and tangents

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

Read tables of trigonometric ratios of acute angles;
Find the sine values of different angles using tables;
Value the importance of mathematical tables in finding trigonometric ratios.

Learners study a part of the table of sines.
Learners use the table to look for specific angles and find their sine values.
Learners find sine values of angles with decimal parts using the 'ADD' column in the tables.

How do we use mathematical tables to find the sine of an angle?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 227
-Mathematical tables
-Calculator
-Worksheets
-Chart showing how to read tables
-Sample exercises
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 229-231

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Assessment rubrics

Geometry

Trigonometry - Using calculators for trigonometric ratios
Trigonometry - Calculating lengths using trigonometric ratios
Trigonometry - Calculating angles using trigonometric ratios

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

Determine trigonometric ratios of acute angles using calculators;
Compare values obtained from tables and calculators;
Value the use of calculators in finding trigonometric ratios.

Learners use calculators to find trigonometric ratios of specific angles.
Learners compare values obtained from calculators with those from mathematical tables.
Learners use calculators to find sine, cosine, and tangent of various angles.

How do we use calculators to find trigonometric ratios?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 233
-Scientific calculators
-Mathematical tables
-Worksheets
-Chart showing calculator keys
-Sample exercises
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 234
-Ruler
-Drawing paper
-Charts with examples
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 235

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Checklist

Geometry

Trigonometry - Application in heights and distances
Trigonometry - Application in navigation

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

Apply trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving heights and distances;
Calculate heights of objects using angles of elevation;
Value the use of trigonometry in real-life situations.

Learners solve problems involving finding heights of objects like flag poles, towers, and buildings using angles of elevation.
Learners apply sine, cosine, and tangent ratios as appropriate to calculate unknown heights and distances.
Learners discuss real-life applications of trigonometry in architecture, navigation, and engineering.

How do we use trigonometry to find heights and distances in real-life situations?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 237
-Scientific calculators
-Mathematical tables
-Ruler
-Drawing paper
-Charts with real-life examples
-Manila paper
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 238
-Protractor
-Maps
-Charts with navigation examples

-Oral questions -Problem-solving -Written exercise -Group presentation

Geometry
Data Handling and Probability
Data Handling and Probability

Trigonometry - Review and mixed applications
Data Interpretation - Appropriate class width
Data Interpretation - Finding range and creating groups

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

Apply trigonometric concepts in mixed application problems;
Solve problems involving both scale drawing and trigonometry;
Value the integration of different geometric concepts in problem-solving.

Learners solve a variety of problems that integrate different geometric concepts learned.
Learners apply scale drawing, bearings, similar figures, and trigonometric ratios to solve complex problems.
Learners discuss how different geometric concepts interconnect in solving real-world problems.

How can we integrate different geometric concepts to solve complex problems?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 240
-Scientific calculators
-Mathematical tables
-Ruler
-Protractor
-Drawing paper
-Past examination questions
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 244
-Calculator
-Graph paper
-Manila paper
-Rulers
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 245
-Data sets
-Chart with examples

-Oral questions -Problem-solving -Written exercise -Assessment test

Data Handling and Probability

Data Interpretation - Frequency distribution tables
Data Interpretation - Creating frequency tables with different class intervals

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

Draw frequency distribution tables of grouped data;
Use tally marks to organize data into frequency tables;
Value the importance of organizing data in tables.

Learners are presented with data on the number of tree seedlings that survived in 50 different schools.
Learners copy and complete a frequency distribution table using tally marks and frequencies.
Learners discuss and share their completed tables with other groups.

How do we organize data in a frequency distribution table?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 247
-Chart paper
-Ruler
-Calculator
-Manila paper
-Colored markers
-Graph paper
-Worksheets with data

-Oral questions -Group presentations -Written exercise -Checklist

Data Handling and Probability

Data Interpretation - Modal class
Data Interpretation - Mean of ungrouped data
Data Interpretation - Mean of grouped data

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

Identify the modal class of grouped data;
Determine the class with the highest frequency;
Develop interest in finding the modal class in real-life data.

Learners are presented with assessment marks in a mathematics test for 32 learners.
Learners draw a frequency distribution table to represent the information.
Learners identify and write down the class with the highest frequency (modal class).

What is the modal class and how is it determined?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 248
-Calculator
-Ruler
-Graph paper
-Chart showing frequency distribution tables
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 249
-Chart showing frequency tables
-Worksheets
-Manila paper
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 250
-Chart with examples

-Oral questions -Group work -Written exercise -Peer assessment

Data Handling and Probability

Data Interpretation - Mean calculation in real-life situations
Data Interpretation - Median of grouped data

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

Calculate the mean of grouped data from real-life situations;
Apply the formula for finding mean of grouped data;
Appreciate the use of mean in summarizing data in real life.

Learners are presented with data about plants that survived in 50 sampled schools during an environmental week.
Learners find midpoints of class intervals, multiply by frequencies, and sum them up.
Learners calculate the mean number of plants that survived by dividing the sum of fx by the sum of f.

How is the mean used to summarize real-life data?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 251
-Calculator
-Manila paper
-Chart with examples
-Worksheets
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 252
-Chart showing cumulative frequency tables

-Oral questions -Group work -Written exercise -Assessment rubrics

Data Handling and Probability

Data Interpretation - Calculating median using formula
Data Interpretation - Median calculations in real-life situations

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

Apply the formula for calculating median of grouped data;
Identify class boundaries, frequencies, and cumulative frequencies;
Show interest in finding median from real-life data.

Learners consider marks scored by 40 learners in a test presented in a table.
Learners complete the column for cumulative frequency and identify the median class.
Learners identify the lower class boundary, cumulative frequency above median class, class width, and frequency of median class to substitute in the formula.

How do we use the formula to calculate the median of grouped data?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 253
-Calculator
-Graph paper
-Chart showing median formula
-Worksheets
-Manila paper
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 254
-Chart with example calculations
-Worksheets with real-life data
-Colored markers

-Oral questions -Written exercise -Group work assessment -Assessment rubrics

Data Handling and Probability

Probability - Equally likely outcomes
Probability - Range of probability
Probability - Complementary events

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

Perform experiments involving equally likely outcomes;
Record outcomes of chance experiments;
Appreciate that some events have equal chances of occurring.

Learners work in groups to flip a fair coin 20 times.
Learners record the number of times heads and tails come up.
Learners divide the number of times heads or tails comes up by the total number of tosses to find probabilities.

What makes events equally likely to occur?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 256
-Coins
-Chart paper
-Table for recording outcomes
-Manila paper
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 257
-Dice
-Chart showing probability scale (0-1)
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 258
-Calculator
-Chart showing complementary events
-Worksheets with problems

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Group work assessment -Observation

Data Handling and Probability

Probability - Mutually exclusive events
Probability - Experiments with mutually exclusive events

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

Identify mutually exclusive events in real-life situations;
Recognize events that cannot occur simultaneously;
Appreciate the concept of mutually exclusive events.

Learners flip a fair coin several times and record the face that shows up.
Learners discuss that heads and tails cannot show up at the same time (mutually exclusive).
Learners identify mutually exclusive events from various examples.

What makes events mutually exclusive?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 258
-Coins
-Chart with examples of mutually exclusive events
-Flashcards with different scenarios
-Manila paper
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 259
-Dice
-Colored objects in boxes
-Calculator
-Chart showing probability calculations
-Worksheets with problems

-Oral questions -Group discussions -Written exercise -Observation

Data Handling and Probability

Probability - Independent events
Probability - Calculating probabilities of independent events
Probability - Tree diagrams for single outcomes

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

Perform experiments involving independent events;
Understand that outcome of one event doesn't affect another;
Show interest in applying independent events probability in real-life.

Learners toss a fair coin and a fair die at the same time and record outcomes.
Learners repeat the experiment several times.
Learners discuss that the outcome of the coin toss doesn't affect the outcome of the die roll (independence).

What makes events independent from each other?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 260
-Coins and dice
-Table for recording outcomes
-Chart showing examples of independent events
-Manila paper
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 261
-Calculator
-Chart showing multiplication rule
-Worksheets with problems
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 262
-Chart paper
-Ruler
-Worksheets with blank tree diagrams
-Chart showing completed tree diagrams

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Group discussions -Observation

Data Handling and Probability

Probability - Complex tree diagrams

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

Draw more complex probability tree diagrams;
Use tree diagrams to solve probability problems;
Appreciate the value of tree diagrams in visualizing probability.

Learners draw tree diagrams for various probability scenarios like balls of different colors in a bag.
Learners use tree diagrams to find probabilities of different outcomes.
Learners interpret tree diagrams to solve probability problems.

How do we use tree diagrams to solve more complex probability problems?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 263
-Chart paper
-Ruler
-Calculator
-Chart showing complex tree diagrams
-Worksheets with problems
-Colored markers

-Oral questions -Written exercise -Group presentations -Assessment rubrics

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing parallel and perpendicular lines (2)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing perpendicular lines (2)

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

-Construct parallel lines using a ruler and pair of compasses
-Appreciate the importance of accurate construction of geometric shapes

-Practice constructing parallel lines using a ruler and pair of compasses
-Share drawings with other learners in class

How do we construct polygons?

-MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 132
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 133
-Set square
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 135

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing perpendicular lines (2)

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

-Construct a perpendicular line through a point on a given line
-Show interest in geometric constructions

-Practice constructing perpendicular lines through a point on a given line using a ruler and pair of compasses
-Share drawings with other learners in class

Where do we use polygons in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 136
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 137

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Dividing a line proportionally (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Angle properties of polygons (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing regular polygons (1)

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

-Divide a line proportionally
-Appreciate the importance of accurate construction of geometric shapes

-Practice dividing lines proportionally using a ruler, set square and pair of compasses
-Share drawings with other learners in class

How do we construct polygons?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 139
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Set square
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 140
-Cut-out polygons
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 144
-Protractor

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing regular polygons (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing irregular polygons (1)

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

-Construct a regular hexagon
-Show interest in geometric constructions

-Construct regular hexagons using pair of compasses, rulers, protractors
-Share work with other groups in class

How do we construct polygons?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 146
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 149

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing irregular polygons (1)

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

-Construct irregular quadrilaterals
-Appreciate the importance of accuracy in construction

-Construct irregular quadrilaterals - rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms and trapeziums
-Share drawings with other groups in class

Where do we use polygons in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 152
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
-KLB Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 158

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing irregular polygons (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing circles related to triangles (1)
4.1 Geometrical Constructions - Constructing circles related to triangles (1)

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

-Construct an irregular hexagon
-Appreciate the importance of accuracy in construction

-Construct irregular hexagons given different measurements
-Share work with other groups in class

How do we construct polygons?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 161
-Pair of compasses
-Ruler
-Protractor
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 163
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 164

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - The Cartesian plane (2)

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

-Draw a labelled Cartesian plane
-Identify points on the Cartesian plane
-Show interest in learning about coordinates

-Draw and appropriately label the axes on the Cartesian plane
-Practice locating points on a Cartesian plane appropriately

How do we plot coordinates on a Cartesian plane?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 171

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Table of values for linear equations (2)
4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Linear graphs (2)

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

-Generate a table of values for a linear equation
-Show interest in plotting coordinates

-Discuss and make an appropriate table of values for a given linear equation
-Generate values for linear equations

Where do we use linear graphs in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 174
-Graph paper
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 178
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 180
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Linear graphs (2)
4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Graphical solution of simultaneous linear equations (2)

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

-Draw a linear graph from table of values
-Appreciate the use of graphs in real life

-Draw linear graphs from tables of values on Cartesian plane
-Share work with other learners in class

How do we plot coordinates on a Cartesian plane?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 183
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 185

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Graphical solution of simultaneous linear equations (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Representing length to a given scale (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Representing length to a given scale (2)

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

-Solve simultaneous linear equations graphically
-Appreciate the use of graphs in real life

-Generate the values in a table of the simultaneous linear equations and draw the graphs
-Read the point of intersection as solution for the equations

Where do we use linear graphs in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 186
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 189
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 191

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Converting between actual length and scale length (2)

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

-Convert actual length to scale length
-Enjoy working with measurements

-Practice converting actual length to scale length
-Share work with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 193
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 194

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in statement form (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in ratio form (2)

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

-Interpret linear scales in statement form
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in daily life

-Read, discuss and interpret given linear scales in statement form
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we determine scales in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 195
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 196
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 198

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in ratio form (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Converting between statement form and ratio form (1)

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

-Write linear scales in ratio form
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in maps

-Discuss and write given linear scales in ratio form
-Share findings with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 199
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 200

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Making scale drawings (1)
4.4 Common Solids - Identifying common solids (3)

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

-Make scale drawings
-Recognize the use of scale drawing in maps

-Make scale drawings on different learning materials using appropriate scale
-Share drawings with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 202
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 209
-Various solid objects

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Identifying common solids (3)
4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)

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

-Identify common solids from the environment
-Appreciate the use of common solids in real life

-Identify and collect common solids such as cubes, cuboids, cylinders, pyramids and cones from the immediate environment
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 210
-Various solid objects
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 211
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 212
-Various hollow solids

-Observation

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)

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

-Sketch nets of cylinders
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Discuss, open and sketch the nets of hollow cylinders
-Share sketches with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 212
-Various hollow solids
v Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 214

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)
4.4 Common Solids - Surface area of solids from nets (4)
4.4 Common Solids - Surface area of solids from nets (4)

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

-Sketch nets of cones
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Discuss, open and sketch the nets of hollow cones
-Share sketches with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 215
-Various hollow solids
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 216
-Nets of cubes
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 217
-Nets of cuboids

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Surface area of solids from nets (4)

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

-Work out surface area of cylinders from nets
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Work out the surface area of cylinders from nets
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 219
-Nets of cylinders
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 221
-Nets of pyramids

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Distance between points on a solid (2)
4.4 Common Solids - Making models of solids (3)

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

-Determine the distance between two points on the surface of a solid
-Show interest in properties of solids

-Discuss and practice measuring the distance between any two points on the surface of the solids
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 224
-Various solid objects
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 225
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 226
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Making models of solids (3)

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

-Make models of cuboids
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Make models of hollow and compact cuboids using locally available materials
-Share models with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 227
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 228

-Observation

Geometry
Data Handling and Probability
Data Handling and Probability

4.4 Common Solids - Making models of solids (3)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing bar graphs (2)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing bar graphs (2)

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

-Make models of cylinders, pyramids and cones
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Make models of hollow and compact cylinders, pyramids and cones using locally available materials
-Share models with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 229
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 233
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 235

-Observation

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Interpreting bar graphs (1)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing line graphs (2)

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

-Interpret bar graphs of data
-Show interest in analyzing data

-Study given bar graphs
-Interpret data from bar graphs by answering questions
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are the different ways of representing data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 236
-Bar graphs
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 238
-Graph paper
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing line graphs (2)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Interpreting line graphs (1)

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

-Draw line graphs of given data
-Show interest in representing data using line graphs

-Choose a suitable scale for presenting data
-Make tables of values
-Plot points on the graph
-Join the points to form a line graph
-Share work with other learners in class

What are the different ways of representing data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 240
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 241
-Line graphs

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Mode of discrete data (1)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Mean of discrete data (2)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Mean of discrete data (2)

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

-Identify the mode of a set of discrete data
-Show interest in learning about mode

-Record favorite colors of classmates in a table
-Identify which color is liked by most learners
-Search for the meaning of mode using digital devices or relevant print resources
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we determine the mean of data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 243
-Digital devices
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 246
-Tape measure
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 248
-Calculator

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Median of discrete data (1)
5.2 Probability - Events involving chance (1)

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

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

-Make number cards with different numbers
-Arrange the numbers in ascending or descending order
-Identify the middle number
-Search for the meaning of median using digital devices or relevant print resources
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we determine the mean of data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 249
-Number cards
-Digital devices
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 256

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

5.2 Probability - Chance experiments (2)
5.2 Probability - Experimental probability outcomes (1)

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

-Perform chance experiments
-Value the use of probability in decision making

-Toss a coin 10 times
-Record how many times the head shows up
-Record how many times the tail shows up
-Share findings with other learners in class

When do we consider chances that an event is likely to happen?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 258
-Coins
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 259
-Dice
-Marbles of different colors
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 260

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in fractions (1)
5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in decimals or percentages (2)
5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in decimals or percentages (2)
5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in decimals or percentages (2)

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

-Express the probability outcomes in fractions
-Value the concept of probability in analyzing events

-Roll a die multiple times
-Record the number that appears on the top face of the die
-Determine the experimental probability of getting specific numbers
-Express outcomes as fractions
-Share findings with other learners in class

Why is probability important in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 262
-Dice
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 263
-Coins
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 264
-Marbles of different colors

-Observation -Written assignments