Numbers

Whole Numbers (20 Lessons) - Place value of digits in a number
Whole Numbers - Place value of digits in a number

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

Use place value of digits up to millions in real life
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners in pairs/groups identify place value of digits up to millions using place value apparatus
Learners work in pairs/groups to read numbers up to millions in symbols from number charts/cards
Learners share their work with other groups.

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

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 2
-Place value charts
-Number cards
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 3
-Place value apparatus

Oral questions -Written exercise -Observation

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Total value of digits in a number

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

Determine total value of digits up to millions in real life
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners in pairs/groups identify total value of digits up to millions using place value apparatus
Learners work in pairs/groups to read total value of digits in a number
Learners determine total value of digits in different positions in a number.

What is the total value of a digit in a number?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 4
-Place value apparatus
-Number cards

Oral questions -Written exercise -Observation

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Total value of digits in a number

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

Calculate the total value of digits in different positions
Use total value in solving problems
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners calculate the total value of specific digits in given numbers
Learners solve problems involving total value of digits
Learners create their own numbers and calculate total values of specific digits.

How do we calculate the total value of a digit in a number?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 5
-Place value charts
-Number cards

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Numbers in symbols

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

Use numbers up to millions in symbols in real life
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners identify numbers in symbols from number charts
Learners practice writing 6-digit and 7-digit numbers in symbols
Learners read numbers written in symbols.

How do we read and write numbers in symbols?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 6
-Number charts
-Number cards
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 7

Oral questions -Written exercise -Class assignment

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers in words

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

Read and write numbers up to 100,000 in words in real life
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners form different numbers using number cards
Learners practice reading and writing the formed numbers in words
Learners convert numbers written in words to symbols.

How do we read and write numbers in words?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 8
-Number cards
-Number charts

Oral questions -Written exercise -Class assignment

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers in words

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

Read numbers up to 100,000 in words
Write numbers up to 100,000 in words
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners practice reading and writing larger numbers in words
Learners convert between numbers in symbols and words
Learners create posters showing numbers in words and symbols.

How do we express large numbers in words?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 9
-Number cards
-Chart paper

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Writing numbers in ascending order

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

Order numbers up to 100,000 in ascending order in real life situations
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners arrange numbers from the smallest to the largest (ascending order)
Learners compare sizes of numbers
Learners use data from real-life contexts to arrange in ascending order.

How do we arrange numbers from the smallest to the largest?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 10
-Number cards
-Number charts
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 11
-Number lines

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Writing numbers in descending order

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

Order numbers up to 100,000 in descending order in real life situations
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners arrange numbers from the largest to the smallest (descending order)
Learners practice ordering numbers in descending order using examples from real life
Learners form different 5-digit numbers and arrange them in descending order.

How do we arrange numbers from the largest to the smallest?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 12
-Number cards
-Number charts

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Writing numbers in descending order
Whole Numbers - Rounding off numbers to the nearest thousand

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

Compare numbers up to 100,000
Arrange numbers up to 100,000 in descending order
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners compare the values of given numbers
Learners arrange sets of numbers in descending order
Learners solve real-life problems involving ordering numbers in descending order.

Where do we use descending order in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 13
-Number cards
-Real-life data sets
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 14
-Number line

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Rounding off numbers to the nearest thousand

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

Identify when to round up or down
Round off numbers up to 100,000 to the nearest thousand
Appreciate applications of rounding in daily life.

Learners identify the rules for rounding to the nearest thousand
Learners practice more complex rounding problems
Learners apply rounding in estimation problems.

In what situations do we round off numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 15
-Number cards
-Number line

Oral questions -Written exercise -Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Squares of whole numbers

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

Apply squares of whole numbers up to 100 in different situations
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners explore the concept of square by multiplying a number by itself
Learners calculate the squares of whole numbers up to 100
Learners apply knowledge of squares to solve area problems.

How do we work out the squares of numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 16
-Square grids
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Squares of whole numbers
Whole Numbers - Square roots of whole numbers

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

Calculate squares of whole numbers up to 100
Apply square numbers in solving area problems
Appreciate use of square numbers in real life situations.

Learners practice squaring larger whole numbers
Learners identify square numbers in sequences
Learners calculate areas of square shapes using square numbers.

Where do we use square numbers in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 17
-Square tiles
-Grid paper
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 18
-Multiplication charts
-Mathematical tables

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group work

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Square roots of whole numbers

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

Calculate square roots of perfect squares up to 10,000
Apply square roots in solving practical problems
Appreciate use of square roots in real life situations.

Learners practice finding square roots using different methods
Learners identify perfect squares and their square roots
Learners solve practical problems involving square roots.

How are squares and square roots related?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 19
-Square root tables
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Combined operations on whole numbers

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

Perform combined operations on whole numbers
Follow the order of operations correctly
Appreciate use of whole numbers in real life situations.

Learners recall the order of operations (BODMAS)
Learners calculate combined operations involving whole numbers
Learners solve word problems involving combined operations.

How do we carry out operations of whole numbers in real life situations?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 19
-Calculators
-Number cards
-Worksheet problems

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Numbers

Multiplication (6 Lessons) - Multiplying up to a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number

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

Multiply up to a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number in real life situations
Appreciate use of multiplication in real life.

Learners multiply up to a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number using expanded form
Learners multiply using the standard algorithm
Learners solve word problems involving multiplication.

How do we multiply numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 19
-Multiplication tables
-Digital devices

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group presentation

Numbers

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

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

Apply different strategies for multiplying large numbers
Multiply 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers accurately
Appreciate use of multiplication in real life.

Learners practice multiplication using different methods (expanded form, standard algorithm)
Learners solve more complex multiplication problems
Learners create and solve real-life multiplication problems.

What strategies can we use to multiply large numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 19
-Multiplication tables
-Worksheet problems

Oral questions -Written exercise -Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Multiplication - Estimating products by rounding off numbers

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

Estimate products by rounding off numbers being multiplied to the nearest ten in real life situations
Appreciate use of multiplication in real life.

Learners round off numbers to the nearest ten before multiplying
Learners compare estimated products with actual products
Learners apply estimation in real-life contexts.

How do we estimate products of numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 20
-Number cards
-Calculators
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 21
-Real-life scenarios

Oral questions -Written exercise -Assignment

Numbers

Multiplication - Making patterns involving multiplication

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

Make patterns involving multiplication of numbers not exceeding 1,000 in different situations
Appreciate use of multiplication in real life.

Learners identify and create patterns using multiplication
Learners find missing numbers in multiplication patterns
Learners create their own multiplication patterns.

How do we create patterns using multiplication?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 22
-Number cards
-Pattern charts

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Numbers

Multiplication - Making patterns involving multiplication

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

Identify rules in multiplication patterns
Generate and extend multiplication patterns
Appreciate use of patterns in real life.

Learners identify rules in given multiplication patterns
Learners extend multiplication patterns based on identified rules
Learners apply pattern recognition to solve problems.

Why are patterns important in mathematics?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 23
-Pattern cards
-Number sequences

Oral questions -Written exercise -Creative patterns

Numbers

Division (6 Lessons) - Dividing up to a 4-digit number by up to a 3-digit number
Division - Dividing up to a 4-digit number by up to a 3-digit number

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

Divide up to a 4-digit number by up to a 3-digit number where the dividend is greater than the divisor in real life situations
Appreciate use of division of whole numbers in real life.

Learners divide up to a 4-digit number by up to a 3-digit number using the long division method
Learners relate division to multiplication
Learners solve word problems involving division.

Where is division used in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 25
-Multiplication tables
-Division charts
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 26
-Worksheet problems

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Numbers

Division - Estimating quotients by rounding off

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

Estimate quotients by rounding off the dividend and divisor to the nearest ten in real life situations
Appreciate use of division of whole numbers in real life.

Learners round off the dividend and divisor to the nearest ten before dividing
Learners compare estimated quotients with actual quotients
Learners apply estimation in real-life division problems.

How do we estimate quotients of numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 28
-Number cards
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group work

Numbers

Division - Estimating quotients by rounding off
Division - Combined operations

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

Round numbers to the nearest ten accurately
Estimate quotients using rounded numbers
Appreciate use of estimation in daily life.

Learners practice rounding larger numbers to estimate quotients
Learners solve practical problems requiring estimation
Learners discuss when estimation is useful in real life.

When is estimation useful in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 28
-Number cards
-Real-life scenarios
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 29
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group discussion

Numbers

Division - Combined operations

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

Apply the order of operations correctly in complex problems
Solve word problems involving combined operations
Appreciate use of combined operations in real life.

Learners solve more complex combined operations problems
Learners create word problems involving combined operations
Learners apply combined operations to real-life situations.

Why is the order of operations important in combined operations?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 30
-Calculators
-Worksheet problems

Oral questions -Written exercise -Peer assessment

Numbers

Fractions (12 Lessons) - Addition of fractions

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

Add fractions using LCM in different situations
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners identify the LCM of the denominators
Learners convert fractions to equivalent fractions with the same denominator
Learners add fractions and simplify answers.

How do we add fractions?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 31
-Fraction charts
-Fraction models

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Numbers

Fractions - Addition of fractions

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

Find the LCM of rdenominators
Add fractions with different denominators
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners practice finding LCM of different denominators
Learners add fractions with increasingly complex denominators
Learners solve word problems involving addition of fractions.

When do we use addition of fractions in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 32
-Fraction charts
-Fraction manipulatives
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 33
-Fraction circles

Oral questions -Written exercise -Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Fractions - Subtraction of fractions

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

Subtract fractions using LCM in different situations
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners identify the LCM of the denominators
Learners convert fractions to equivalent fractions with the same denominator
Learners subtract fractions and simplify answers.

How do we subtract fractions?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 34
-Fraction charts
-Fraction models

Oral questions -Written exercise -Assignment

Numbers

Fractions - Subtraction of fractions

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

Find the LCM of denominators
Subtract fractions with different denominators
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners practice finding LCM of different denominators
Learners subtract fractions with increasingly complex denominators
Learners solve word problems involving subtraction of fractions.

When do we use subtraction of fractions in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 35
-Fraction charts
-Fraction manipulatives
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 36
-Fraction wheels

Oral questions -Written exercise -Problem-solving tasks

Numbers

Fractions - Addition of mixed numbers

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

Add mixed numbers in different situations
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners add the whole number parts separately
Learners add the fraction parts using LCM
Learners combine the results to get the answer.

How do we add mixed numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 36
-Fraction charts
-Fraction models

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group presentation

Numbers

Fractions - Addition of mixed numbers

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

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions
Add mixed numbers using different methods
Appreciate use of mixed numbers in real life.

Learners add mixed numbers by first converting to improper fractions
Learners compare different methods of adding mixed numbers
Learners solve real-life problems involving addition of mixed numbers.

What are different ways to add mixed numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 37
-Fraction charts
-Real-life examples

Oral questions -Written exercise -Peer assessment

Numbers

Fractions - Subtraction of mixed numbers

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

Subtract mixed numbers in different situations
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners subtract the whole number parts separately
Learners subtract the fraction parts using LCM
Learners combine the results to get the answer.

How do we subtract mixed numbers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 38
-Fraction charts
-Fraction models
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 39
-Real-life examples

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Numbers

Fractions - Reciprocal of fractions

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

Identify reciprocal of proper fractions up to a 2-digit number in different situations
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners explore the concept of reciprocal by dividing 1 by a number
Learners find reciprocals of proper fractions
Learners multiply a fraction by its reciprocal to get 1.

Where do we apply reciprocals in real life situations?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 40
-Fraction charts
-Number cards

Oral questions -Written exercise -Assignment

Numbers

Fractions - Reciprocal of fractions

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

Calculate reciprocals of proper fractions
Apply the relationship between a fraction and its reciprocal
Appreciate use of reciprocals in real life.

Learners find reciprocals of increasingly complex fractions
Learners explore patterns between fractions and their reciprocals
Learners solve problems involving reciprocals.

Why is the product of a number and its reciprocal always 1?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 41
-Fraction cards
-Pattern charts

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group work

Numbers

Fractions - Squares of fractions

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

Work out squares of fractions with a numerator of one digit and denominator of a 2-digit number in different situations
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners explore squares of fractions by multiplying a fraction by itself
Learners calculate squares of fractions with one-digit numerators and two-digit denominators
Learners apply knowledge to solve area problems.

How do we express numbers in powers?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 42
-Fraction charts
-Grid paper
-Fraction squares

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Numbers

Fractions - Expressing fractions as percentages

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

Express a fraction as a percentage in different situations
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners convert fractions to equivalent fractions with denominator 100
Learners express fractions as percentages
Learners solve problems involving conversion of fractions to percentages.

Where is percentage used in day to day life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 43
-Percentage charts
-Grid papers

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group presentation

Numbers
Measurement

Fractions - Converting percentages to fractions
Length (14 Lessons) - Millimetre as a unit of measuring length

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

Convert percentage to fractions in different situations
Appreciate use of fractions in real life.

Learners express percentages as fractions with denominator 100
Learners simplify fractions to their lowest terms
Learners solve real-life problems involving conversion of percentages to fractions.

How do we convert percentages to fractions?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 44
-Percentage charts
-Grid papers
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 67
-Rulers
-Various objects to measure

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Measurement

Length - Millimetre as a unit of measuring length

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

Measure lengths of different objects in millimetres
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners practice measuring various objects in millimetres
Learners record measurements in tables
Learners discuss the importance of accuracy in measurements.

What do we use to measure length in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 68
-Rulers
-Various objects to measure

Oral questions -Written exercise -Practical assessment

Measurement

Length - Relationship between millimetre and centimetre

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

Establish the relationship between the millimetre and centimetre in different situations
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners draw a line of length 1 cm and measure it in millimetres
Learners measure the same objects in centimetres and millimetres
Learners discuss the relationship between millimetres and centimetres.

Why do we need different units of length?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 69
-Rulers
-Various objects to measure

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Measurement

Length - Conversion of centimetres to millimetres
Length - Conversion of millimetres to centimetres

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

Convert centimetres and millimetres to millimetres in different situations
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners practice converting measurements from centimetres to millimetres
Learners establish the relationship between centimetres and millimetres (1 cm = 10 mm)
Learners solve problems involving conversion of centimetres to millimetres.

How do we convert centimetres to millimetres?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 70
-Rulers
-Conversion charts
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 71

Oral questions -Written exercise -Class assignment

Measurement

Length - Addition of length

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

Add centimetres and millimetres in different situations
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners add measurements given in centimetres and millimetres
Learners solve real-life problems involving addition of lengths
Learners discuss strategies for adding mixed units.

How do we add lengths in centimetres and millimetres?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 72
-Rulers
-Measuring tapes

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group work

Measurement

Length - Subtraction of length
Length - Multiplication of length

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

Subtract centimetres and millimetres in different situations
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners subtract measurements given in centimetres and millimetres
Learners solve real-life problems involving subtraction of lengths
Learners discuss strategies for subtracting mixed units.

How do we subtract lengths in centimetres and millimetres?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 74
-Rulers
-Measuring tapes
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 76
-Number cards

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group work

Measurement

Length - Division of length

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

Divide centimetres and millimetres by whole numbers in real life situations
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners divide measurements given in centimetres and millimetres by whole numbers
Learners solve real-life problems involving division of lengths
Learners discuss strategies for dividing mixed units.

How do we divide lengths in centimetres and millimetres?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 77
-Rulers
-Number cards

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Measurement

Length - Measuring the circumference of a circle

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

Determine the circumference of a circle practically
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners use strings to measure the circumference of circular objects
Learners draw circles and measure their circumferences
Learners discuss the concept of circumference as the distance around a circle.

How do we measure the circumference of a circle?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 78
-Strings
-Circular objects
-Rulers

Oral questions -Practical assessment -Observation

Measurement

Length - Relationship between circumference and diameter

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

Identify the relationship between circumference and diameter in different situations
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners measure the circumference and diameter of various circular objects
Learners divide the circumference by the diameter to determine π (pi)
Learners discuss the constant relationship between circumference and diameter.

What is the relationship between the circumference and diameter of a circle?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 79
-Circular objects
-Strings
-Rulers
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Measurement

Length - Operations with measurements

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

Solve problems involving length measurements
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners solve complex problems involving multiple operations with length measurements
Learners apply their knowledge to practical situations
Learners discuss real-life applications of length measurements.

How do we apply length measurements in daily life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 79
-Rulers
-Measuring tapes
-Practical examples

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Measurement

Length - Real-life applications

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

Apply length measurements in various real-life contexts
Appreciate use of length in real life situations.

Learners discuss various real-life contexts where length measurements are used
Learners create and solve their own problems involving length measurements
Learners relate length measurements to other subjects.

Where do we apply length measurements in our environment?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 79
-Rulers
-Measuring tapes
-Objects from the environment

Oral questions -Group presentations -Project work

Measurement

Area (6 Lessons) - Area of triangles
Area - Area of triangles

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

Work out area of triangles in square centimetres (cm²)
Appreciate the use of cm² in working out area in real life.

Learners establish that the area of a triangle is equal to half of the area of a rectangle or square when divided by a diagonal
Learners work out the area of triangles using the formula A = ½ (base × height)
Learners solve problems involving the area of triangles.

Where is area used in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 80
-Square and rectangular paper
-Scissors
-Grid papers
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 81
-Triangular shapes
-Rulers

Oral questions -Written exercise -Observation

Measurement

Area - Area of combined shapes

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

Work out area of combined shapes involving squares, rectangles and triangles in cm²
Appreciate the use of cm² in working out area in real life.

Learners divide combined shapes into simpler shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles)
Learners calculate the area of each component shape and add them together
Learners solve problems involving the area of combined shapes.

How do we calculate the area of combined shapes?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 83
-Cut-out shapes
-Grid papers
-Rulers

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group presentation

Measurement

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

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

Solve complex problems involving combined shapes
Appreciate the use of cm² in working out area in real life.

Learners analyze more complex combined shapes
Learners develop strategies for breaking down shapes efficiently
Learners create their own combined shapes and calculate their areas.

How can we apply the concept of area in real-life situations?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 85
-Cut-out shapes
-Grid papers
-Rulers
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 86
-Compasses
-Circular objects

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Measurement

Area - Estimating the area of circles

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

Develop methods for accurately estimating circle areas
Appreciate the use of cm² in working out area in real life.

Learners estimate the areas of various circles using grid squares
Learners compare their estimates and discuss methods for improving accuracy
Learners apply their knowledge to solve real-life problems.

Why is estimating the area of circles important in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 87
-Grid papers
-Compasses
-Circular objects of different sizes

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work

Measurement

Capacity (6 Lessons) - Relationship between cubic centimetres and millilitres

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

Identify the relationship among cubic centimetres (cm³), millilitres and litres in real life
Appreciate use of cm³ and litres in measuring capacity in real life.

Learners work out the relationship between cm³, millilitres and litres through practical measurement
Learners explore how the volume of a 1 cm³ cube relates to 1 millilitre of water
Learners discuss the relationship between these units.

How can we measure capacity?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 88
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
-1 cm³ cubes

Oral questions -Practical assessment -Observation

Measurement

Capacity - Relationship between cubic centimetres and litres
Capacity - Relationship between litres and millilitres

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

Identify the relationship among cubic centimetres (cm³) and litres in real life
Appreciate use of cm³ and litres in measuring capacity in real life.

Learners explore how 1000 cm³ relates to 1 litre through practical activities
Learners measure volumes using different units and compare results
Learners establish that 1000 cm³ = 1 litre.

Where is capacity applicable in real life?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 90
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
-Cubes of different sizes
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 91
-1-litre bottles
-Millilitre containers

Oral questions -Practical assessment -Group activity

Measurement

Capacity - Conversion of litres to millilitres

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

Convert litres to millilitres in different situations
Appreciate use of cm³ and litres in measuring capacity in real life.

Learners practice converting capacities from litres to millilitres
Learners use the relationship (1 litre = 1000 ml) to solve conversion problems
Learners solve real-life problems involving conversion of litres to millilitres.

Why do we need to convert between litres and millilitres?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 92
-Conversion charts
-Various containers
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Measurement

Capacity - Conversion of millilitres to litres
Mass (14 Lessons) - Tonne as a unit of measuring mass

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

Convert capacity in millilitres to litres in different situations
Appreciate use of cm³ and litres in measuring capacity in real life.

Learners practice converting capacities from millilitres to litres
Learners use the relationship (1000 ml = 1 litre) to solve conversion problems
Learners solve real-life problems involving conversion of millilitres to litres.

How do we convert millilitres to litres?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 93
-Conversion charts
-Various containers
-Calculators
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 94
-Pictures of heavy objects
-Mass charts

Oral questions -Written exercise -Class assignment

Measurement

Mass - Items measured in tonnes

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

Identify items measured in tonnes in real life
Appreciate use of the kilogram and tonne in measuring mass.

Learners identify and discuss various items that are typically measured in tonnes
Learners categorize objects based on whether their mass would be measured in tonnes or smaller units
Learners discuss real-life situations where tonnes are used.

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

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 95
-Pictures of items measured in tonnes
-Mass conversion charts

Oral questions -Group presentation -Project work

Measurement

Mass - Relationship between kilogram and tonne

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

Identify the relationship between the kilogram and the tonne
Appreciate use of the kilogram and tonne in measuring mass.

Learners establish the relationship between the kilogram and the tonne (1000 kg = 1 tonne)
Learners discuss how this relationship is used in real-life situations
Learners create visual representations of this relationship.

What is the relationship between kilograms and tonnes?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 96
-Mass conversion charts
-Pictures of heavy objects

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group activity

Measurement

Mass - Estimating mass in tonnes
Mass - Conversion of tonnes to kilograms

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

Estimate mass in tonnes in different situations
Appreciate use of the kilogram and tonne in measuring mass.

Learners estimate the mass of various objects in tonnes
Learners compare their estimates with reference masses
Learners discuss strategies for making reasonable estimates.

How can we estimate mass in tonnes?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 97
-Pictures of heavy objects
-Mass reference charts
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 98
-Mass conversion charts
-Calculators

Oral questions -Estimation exercises -Group discussion

Measurement

Mass - Conversion of kilograms to tonnes

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

Convert kilograms to tonnes in real life situations
Appreciate use of the kilogram and tonne in measuring mass.

Learners practice converting mass from kilograms to tonnes
Learners use the relationship (1000 kg = 1 tonne) to solve conversion problems
Learners solve real-life problems involving conversion of kilograms to tonnes.

Why is it important to convert between kilograms and tonnes?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 100
-Mass conversion charts
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Class assignment

Measurement

Mass - Addition of mass

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

Add tonnes and kilograms in real life situations
Appreciate use of the kilogram and tonne in measuring mass.

Learners add masses given in tonnes and kilograms
Learners solve real-life problems involving addition of masses
Learners discuss strategies for adding mixed units.

How do we add masses in tonnes and kilograms?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 101
-Mass charts
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Group work

Measurement

Mass - Subtraction of mass
Mass - Multiplication of mass

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

Subtract tonnes and kilograms in real life situations
Appreciate use of the kilogram and tonne in measuring mass.

Learners subtract masses given in tonnes and kilograms
Learners solve real-life problems involving subtraction of masses
Learners discuss strategies for subtracting mixed units.

How do we subtract masses in tonnes and kilograms?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 102
-Mass charts
-Calculators
Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 103

Oral questions -Written exercise -Problem-solving tasks

Measurement

Mass - Division of mass

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

Divide tonnes and kilograms by whole numbers in real life situations
Appreciate use of the kilogram and tonne in measuring mass.

Learners divide masses given in tonnes and kilograms by whole numbers
Learners solve real-life problems involving division of masses
Learners discuss strategies for dividing mixed units.

How do we divide masses in tonnes and kilograms?

Oxford Let's Do Mathematics Learner's Book Grade 6, page 104
-Mass charts
-Calculators

Oral questions -Written exercise -Project work