Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Formation of quadratic expressions
Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Quadratic identities (a+b)² and (a−b)²

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

- Define a quadratic expression and identify its terms
- Expand and simplify products of two binomials to form quadratic expressions
- Relate quadratic expressions to real-life measurements such as areas of desks, tiles, and rooms

- Measure the sides of a desk and express the area in terms of a variable x
- Expand expressions such as (x+3)(x+5) and (2x−1)(x−3) by multiplying each term
- Identify the quadratic term, linear term, and constant term in the expansion

How do we form quadratic expressions from given factors?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 40
- Rulers
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 43
- Rulers
- Graph papers

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Difference of two squares identity and numerical applications
Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Factorisation when coefficient of x² is one

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

- Derive the identity (a+b)(a−b) = a²−b² using the concept of area of a rectangle
- Apply quadratic identities to evaluate numerical expressions mentally
- Use identities to quickly calculate areas of ranch lands, gardens, and metal plates

- Draw a rectangle with sides (a+b) and (a−b) and derive the difference of two squares
- Use identities to evaluate numerical squares such as 25², 82², and products like 1024 × 976
- Compare results with calculator answers

How do quadratic identities make numerical calculations easier?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 44
- Calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 48
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Factorisation when coefficient of x² is greater than one

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

- Identify pairs of integers whose sum equals the coefficient of the linear term and product equals (a × c)
- Factorise quadratic expressions of the form ax²+bx+c where a > 1
- Apply factorisation to determine dimensions of floors and grazing fields from area expressions

- Determine the product of the coefficient of x² and the constant term
- Find a pair of integers whose sum and product match the required values
- Rewrite the linear term using the pair and factorise by grouping

How do we factorise when the coefficient of x² is greater than one?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 50
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Factorising perfect squares
Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Factorising difference of two squares

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

- Identify a perfect square quadratic expression
- Factorise perfect square expressions into identical factors
- Use factorisation of perfect squares to find side lengths of square mats, tiles, and signboards

- Consider expressions and factorise them to observe identical factors
- Factorise expressions of the form a²+2ab+b² and a²−2ab+b²
- Determine the length of sides of square shapes from area expressions

How do we recognise and factorise perfect square expressions?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 52
- Charts
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 54

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Formation of quadratic equations from roots

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

- Determine factors of a quadratic equation from given roots
- Form quadratic equations by expanding the product of factors
- Relate the formation of equations to contexts such as determining equations from known dimensions

- Write x−a = 0 and x−b = 0 from given roots x = a and x = b
- Multiply the factors and expand to form the quadratic equation
- Form equations from single roots, opposite roots, and fractional roots

How do we form a quadratic equation when the roots are known?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 55
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Formation of quadratic equations from real-life situations

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

- Assign variables to unknown quantities in word problems
- Form quadratic equations from statements involving areas, products, and dimensions
- Translate real-life problems involving classrooms, trains, and gardens into quadratic equations

- Measure the length and width of a desk and express the area in terms of x
- Formulate quadratic equations from problems involving consecutive integers, triangles, and rectangular plots
- Form equations from speed, distance, and time relationships

How do we translate real-life problems into quadratic equations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 57
- Rulers
- Measuring tapes

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Solving quadratic equations by factorisation

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

- Rearrange a quadratic equation into standard form ax²+bx+c = 0
- Solve quadratic equations by factorising and setting each factor to zero
- Apply factorisation to find dimensions of real objects such as billboards from their area equations

- Write the equation in standard quadratic form
- Factorise the left-hand side of the equation
- Set each factor equal to zero and solve the resulting linear equations

How do we solve quadratic equations using factorisation?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 58
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Solving quadratic equations with algebraic fractions

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

- Eliminate fractions by multiplying through by the LCM of the denominators
- Solve the resulting quadratic equation by factorisation
- Apply the technique to solve equations arising from rate and proportion problems

- Identify the LCM of the denominators in the equation
- Multiply every term by the LCM to clear fractions
- Rearrange and solve the quadratic equation by factorisation

How do we solve quadratic equations that contain algebraic fractions?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 61
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Application of quadratic equations to real-life (ages and dimensions)

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

- Formulate quadratic equations from word problems involving ages and dimensions
- Solve the equations and interpret the solutions in context
- Use quadratic equations to determine present ages, lengths of playgrounds, and widths of table mats

- Assign variables to unknowns and form equations from given relationships
- Solve the quadratic equations by factorisation
- Check that solutions are reasonable in the context of the problem

How do we use quadratic equations to solve age and dimension problems?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 62
- Calculators

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Expressions and Equations - Application of quadratic equations to real-life (speed, distance and area)

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

- Formulate quadratic equations from problems involving speed, distance, and area
- Solve the equations and select appropriate solutions
- Use quadratic equations to determine cycling speeds, drone heights, and photograph frame widths

- Form equations from speed-distance-time relationships and area problems
- Solve the quadratic equations by factorisation
- Reject solutions that do not make sense in the real-life context

How do we apply quadratic equations to solve speed and area problems?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 63
- Calculators

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Centre of enlargement and linear scale factor

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

- Determine the centre of enlargement and the linear scale factor for similar figures
- Draw lines joining corresponding vertices to locate the centre of enlargement
- Relate the concept of enlargement to everyday applications such as photo enlargement and map reading

- Discuss in a group and review the properties of similar figures and enlargement
- Use an object and its image to establish the centre of enlargement and the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides (Linear Scale Factor)
- Use digital devices to explore enlargement concepts

How are similarity and enlargement applied in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 65
- Graph papers
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Image of an object under enlargement (positive scale factor)
Similarity and Enlargement - Image of an object under enlargement (negative scale factor)

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

- Construct the image of an object under an enlargement given the centre and a positive linear scale factor
- Draw images on a plane surface and Cartesian plane using the properties of enlargement
- Connect enlargement to real-life uses such as architectural drawings and scale models

- Discuss in a group and draw on a plane surface the images of objects under enlargement given the centres and positive linear scale factors
- Draw on the Cartesian plane the images of objects under enlargement given the centres and linear scale factors

How are similarity and enlargement applied in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 68
- Graph papers
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Squared books
- Rulers and geometrical set

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Area scale factor

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

- Determine the area scale factor of similar plane figures
- Calculate the ratio of areas of similar figures
- Use area scale factor to solve problems involving tiles, maps and floor plans

- Discuss in a group and establish the Area Scale Factor (A.S.F) from similar plane figures
- Work out the ratio of the area of similar plane figures
- Use grids to compare areas of objects and their images

How are similarity and enlargement applied in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 71
- Graph papers
- Rulers
- Squared books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Volume scale factor
Similarity and Enlargement - Relating linear scale factor and area scale factor

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

- Determine the volume scale factor of similar solids
- Calculate the ratio of volumes of similar solids
- Relate volume scale factor to real-world comparisons such as packaging containers of different sizes

- Discuss in a group and establish Volume Scale Factor (V.S.F) using two similar solids
- Work out the ratio of volume of similar solids

How are similarity and enlargement applied in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 73
- Models of similar solids
- Rulers
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 75
- Graph papers
- Rulers
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Relating linear scale factor and volume scale factor
Similarity and Enlargement - Relating linear, area and volume scale factors

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

- Relate linear scale factor to volume scale factor
- Calculate volume scale factor from a given linear scale factor
- Use the relationship between L.S.F and V.S.F in real-life contexts such as comparing capacities of similar containers

- Discuss in a group and establish the relationship between L.S.F and V.S.F using two similar solids
- Cube the linear scale factor and compare with the volume scale factor

How are similarity and enlargement applied in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 76
- Models of similar solids
- Calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 77
- Calculators
- Models of similar solids

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Application of similarity and enlargement to real-life situations

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

- Apply similarity and enlargement to solve real-life problems
- Use scale factors in combined problem-solving situations
- Connect similarity and enlargement to practical situations such as construction of scale models, architectural designs and map interpretation

- Work out tasks involving similarity and enlargements in real-life situations
- Use digital devices and other resources to learn more on the use and application of similarity and enlargement
- Use locally available materials to make models of solids of different sizes using similarity and enlargement

How are similarity and enlargement applied in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 77
- Digital resources
- Locally available materials
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection and Congruence - Lines of symmetry in plane figures
Reflection and Congruence - Properties of reflection

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

- Identify lines of symmetry in plane figures
- Determine the number of lines of symmetry in different shapes
- Recognise symmetry in everyday objects such as letters of the alphabet, leaves and building designs

- Collect and observe different objects from the immediate environment and illustrate the lines and planes of symmetry
- Fold paper to identify lines of symmetry in different plane figures

How do we use reflection in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 79
- Plane figures
- Rectangular paper
- Rulers
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 81
- Plane mirrors
- Tracing paper

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection and Congruence - Drawing an image on a plane surface
Reflection and Congruence - Reflection along a line on the Cartesian plane

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

- Draw an image given an object and a mirror line on a plane surface
- Use the properties of reflection to construct images accurately
- Relate reflection on a plane surface to real-world uses such as fabric pattern design and tiling

- Draw on plain paper a given object and a mirror line and use the properties of reflection to locate the corresponding image
- Use construction methods (arcs) to reflect objects accurately on a plane surface

How do we use reflection in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 82
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Plain paper
- Compasses
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 84
- Graph papers
- Squared books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection and Congruence - Special reflections (x-axis and y-axis)

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

- Reflect objects in the y-axis (line x = 0) and x-axis (line y = 0)
- Determine coordinates of images after reflection in the x-axis and y-axis
- Relate reflection in axes to real-life applications such as mirror images in driving mirrors for road safety

- Reflect objects in the y-axis and determine the relationship between coordinates of the object and image
- Reflect objects in the x-axis and determine the relationship between coordinates of the object and image

How do we use reflection in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 86
- Graph papers
- Rulers
- Squared books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection and Congruence - Special reflections (lines y = x and y = -x)
Reflection and Congruence - Equation of the mirror line

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

- Reflect objects in the lines y = x and y = -x
- Determine coordinates of images after reflection in lines y = x and y = -x
- Use coordinate interchange rules to solve reflection problems efficiently

- Reflect objects in the line y = x and determine the relationship between coordinates of the object and image
- Reflect objects in the line y = -x and determine the relationship between coordinates of the object and image

How do we use reflection in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 88
- Graph papers
- Rulers
- Squared books
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 90
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection and Congruence - Determining and describing mirror line transformations

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

- Determine the equation of the mirror line for various object-image pairs
- Describe fully a reflection transformation by stating the mirror line equation
- Relate mirror line determination to practical applications such as locating the position of a mirror for optimal reflection

- Work out more examples of finding the equation of the mirror line
- Describe single transformations that map objects onto images

How do we use reflection in day-to-day life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 92
- Graph papers
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection and Congruence - Congruence tests for triangles (SSS, SAS, AAS, RHS)

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

- Carry out congruence tests for triangles (SSS, SAS, AAS, RHS)
- Identify congruent triangles using appropriate congruence conditions
- Relate congruence to construction and manufacturing where identical parts are produced

- Work in a group and make paper cutouts of different identical shapes to identify direct and opposite congruent shapes
- Use different triangles to establish the congruence tests: SSS, SAS, AAS and RHS

Where do we use congruence in real life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 94
- Paper cutouts
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Protractors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection and Congruence - Direct and indirect congruence
Rotation - Properties of rotation

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

- Distinguish between direct and indirect congruence
- Identify direct congruence from rotation/translation and indirect congruence from reflection
- Connect types of congruence to real-life examples such as matching tiles, stamps and printed patterns

- Use paper cutouts to identify direct and opposite congruent shapes
- Discuss the applications of reflections and congruence on images formed by driving mirrors to enhance road safety

Where do we use congruence in real life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 96
- Paper cutouts
- Graph papers
- Rulers
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 100
- Analogue clock or dummy clock
- Pins and cartons

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Rotation - Rotation on a plane surface

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

- Rotate an object given the centre and angle of rotation on a plane surface
- Generate images of objects under rotation on a plain surface
- Connect rotation on a plane to real-life applications such as designing patterns in art and craft

- Generate an image of an object given a centre and angle of rotation on a plane surface
- Use protractors and compasses to carry out rotation accurately on plain paper

How is rotation applied in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 103
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Protractors
- Plain paper

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Rotation - Rotation on the Cartesian plane
Rotation - Half turn (±180°) about the origin

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

- Rotate an object given the centre and angle of rotation on the Cartesian plane
- Plot objects and their images after rotation on the Cartesian plane
- Apply rotation on the Cartesian plane to solve coordinate geometry problems

- Carry out rotation on a Cartesian plane given the object, centre and angle of rotation
- Determine the coordinates of images after rotation

How is rotation applied in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 107
- Graph papers
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Protractors
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 109
- Rulers
- Squared books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Rotation - Quarter turns (±90°) about the origin
Rotation - Determining centre and angle of rotation

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

- Rotate objects through −90° and +90° about the origin
- Apply the rules (x, y) → (y, −x) for −90° and (x, y) → (−y, x) for +90°
- Use quarter-turn rules to solve rotation problems involving game design and robotics

- Draw objects and rotate them through −90° (clockwise) and +90° (anticlockwise) about the origin
- Compare coordinates of the object and image to establish the quarter-turn rules

How is rotation applied in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 110
- Graph papers
- Rulers
- Squared books
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 113
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Protractors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Rotation - Order of rotational symmetry of plane figures

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

- Determine the order of rotational symmetry of plane figures
- Use paper cutouts to establish the number of times a figure fits onto itself during a full rotation
- Identify rotational symmetry in everyday objects such as wheel rims, fan blades and logos

- Use paper cutouts of different plane figures to locate points of symmetry and establish the order of rotational symmetry
- Complete figures to show given orders of rotational symmetry

How is rotation applied in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 117
- Paper cutouts
- Rulers
- Protractors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Rotation - Axis and order of rotational symmetry in solids
Rotation - Congruence from rotation

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

- Determine the axis and order of rotational symmetry in solids
- Identify axes of symmetry in common solids such as pyramids, prisms and cylinders
- Relate rotational symmetry in solids to real objects such as bolts, nuts and decorative items

- Collect regular solids such as pyramids, triangular prisms, cones, tetrahedrons from the immediate environment and identify the axis to establish the order of rotational symmetry
- Insert thin wires through models to demonstrate axes of symmetry

How is rotation applied in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 120
- Models of solids
- Thin wires or straws
- Manila paper
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 122
- Paper cutouts
- Digital resources
- Graph papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry 1 - Trigonometric ratios from table of tangents

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

- Determine the tangent of acute angles from mathematical tables
- Read and interpret the table of tangents including main columns and mean difference columns
- Relate the tangent ratio to real-life applications such as determining the slope of a roof or a ramp

- Identify from the immediate environment shapes that make right-angled triangles
- Draw right-angled triangles and use them to define the tangent ratio
- Use mathematical tables to obtain tangent values

What is trigonometry?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 123
- Mathematical tables
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry 1 - Trigonometric ratios from table of sines
Trigonometry 1 - Trigonometric ratios from table of cosines

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

- Determine the sine of acute angles from mathematical tables
- Read and interpret the table of sines including main columns and mean difference columns
- Connect the sine ratio to practical problems such as determining the height reached by a ladder against a wall

- Use mathematical tables to read and obtain sines of acute angles
- Determine angles whose sine values are given using tables
- Solve problems involving the sine ratio in right-angled triangles

What is trigonometry?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 127
- Mathematical tables
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 130

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry 1 - Trigonometric ratios from calculators
Trigonometry 1 - Sines and cosines of complementary angles

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

- Determine trigonometric ratios of acute angles using a scientific calculator
- Determine inverse trigonometric ratios using a calculator
- Use calculators to verify results obtained from mathematical tables and solve practical trigonometric problems

- Identify the tan, sin and cos functions on the calculator
- Use the calculator to work out trigonometric ratios and their inverses
- Compare calculator results with table values

How do we use trigonometry in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 132
- Scientific calculators
- Mathematical tables
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 134
- Mathematical tables
- Rulers and geometrical set

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry 1 - Relationship between sine, cosine and tangent of acute angles

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

- Relate the sine, cosine and tangent of acute angles using tan θ = sin θ / cos θ
- Determine one trigonometric ratio given the other two
- Apply the relationship to solve problems involving right-angled triangles in practical contexts

- Work in a group and using different acute angles, generate a table of the ratios of sine, cosine and tangents to establish the relationship
- Use a right-angled triangle to derive the relationship tan θ = sin θ / cos θ

How do we use trigonometry in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 136
- Scientific calculators
- Mathematical tables
- Rulers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry 1 - Trigonometric ratios of special angles (45°)
Trigonometry 1 - Trigonometric ratios of special angles (30°, 60° and 90°)

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

- Determine trigonometric ratios of 45° using an isosceles right-angled triangle
- Apply Pythagoras' theorem to derive trigonometric ratios of 45°
- Use special angle values to solve problems without tables or calculators

- Draw a square and its diagonal to form an isosceles right-angled triangle
- Use Pythagoras' theorem to calculate the hypotenuse
- Use the triangle to determine the tangent, sine and cosine of 45°

How do we use trigonometry in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 138
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Plain paper
- Calculators (for verification)
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 139

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry 1 - Angles of elevation

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

- Apply trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving angles of elevation
- Draw sketches and use trigonometric ratios to determine unknown heights and distances
- Relate angles of elevation to practical situations such as measuring the height of buildings, trees and towers

- Identify a tall object within the school compound
- Use a protractor or clinometer to estimate the angle of elevation to the top of the object
- Use trigonometric ratios to determine the height of the object

How do we use trigonometry in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 141
- Protractors or clinometers
- Measuring tapes
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry 1 - Angles of depression

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

- Apply trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving angles of depression
- Draw sketches and use trigonometric ratios to determine unknown distances from elevated positions
- Apply angles of depression to real-life problems such as navigation, CCTV camera positioning and lighthouse observations

- Choose an elevated position and measure the angle of depression of an object on the ground
- Use trigonometric ratios to determine distances involving angles of depression

How do we use trigonometry in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 142
- Protractors or clinometers
- Measuring tapes
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry 1 - Combined problems on angles of elevation and depression

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

- Solve combined problems involving both angles of elevation and depression
- Draw accurate diagrams for combined elevation and depression problems
- Apply trigonometric problem-solving to real-life scenarios such as determining distances between ships from a control tower or heights of flagpoles on buildings

- Work out combined problems involving two or more angles of elevation and depression
- Use digital devices and other resources such as books, manuals and journals to learn more about trigonometric ratios

How do we use trigonometry in real-life situations?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 143
- Scientific calculators
- Mathematical tables
- Rulers and geometrical set

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of a triangle given two sides and an included angle
Area of Polygons - Area of a triangle using Heron's formula

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

- Derive the formula for the area of a triangle given two sides and an included angle
- Work out the area of a triangle given two sides and an included angle
- Apply the formula to real-life problems such as calculating the area of triangular plots, fields and gardens

- Discuss in groups and use trigonometric ratios to generate the formula for the area of a triangle given two sides and an included angle (Area = ½abSinC)
- Use the formula to calculate the area of different triangular shapes

How do we work out the area of polygons?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 145
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators
- Mathematical tables
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 148
- Rulers
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of parallelograms and rhombus

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

- Determine the area of parallelograms using A = ab sin θ
- Determine the area of a rhombus using A = a² sin θ
- Apply the formulae to real-life objects such as cloth pieces, tiles and parking lots

- Consider a parallelogram divided into two equal triangles and derive the area formula
- Work out the area of parallelograms and rhombuses using the sine of included angles

How do we work out the area of polygons?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 149
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators
- Mathematical tables

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of trapeziums and kites
Area of Polygons - Area of regular heptagon

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

- Determine the area of trapeziums using trigonometric methods
- Determine the area of kites by dividing into triangles
- Relate the area of trapeziums and kites to practical applications such as bridge supports and shutters

- Work out the area of trapeziums by finding the height using trigonometric ratios
- Divide kites into triangles and calculate the total area
- Solve problems involving real-life trapezoidal and kite shapes

How do we work out the area of polygons?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 150
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 152
- Rulers, compasses and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators
- Protractors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of regular octagon

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

- Work out the area of a regular octagon by dividing it into triangles from the centre
- Calculate the central angle and use the sine formula for triangles
- Apply the area of a regular octagon to real-life objects such as nut openers, bolt heads and floor tile patterns

- Draw a circle and divide the circumference into eight equal parts to form a regular octagon
- Join the vertices to the centre and calculate the area of each triangle formed
- Use the formula for area of a regular polygon

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

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 155
- Rulers, compasses and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators
- Protractors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of irregular polygons
Area of Polygons - Application of area of irregular polygons

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

- Determine the area of irregular polygons by dividing into regular shapes
- Calculate the area of each component shape and sum them up
- Solve real-life problems involving irregular polygons such as farm plots, camping tent outlines and village boundaries

- Identify objects with shapes of irregular polygons in the environment
- Divide irregular polygons into trapeziums, rectangles and triangles and calculate total area

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

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 158
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 159
- Scientific calculators
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Application of area of polygons to real-life situations
Area of a Part of a Circle - Area of an annulus

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

- Apply the concept of area of polygons to solve mixed real-life problems
- Combine different formulae to solve problems involving various polygons
- Relate area of polygons to practical applications such as landscaping, painting surfaces and material estimation

- Work out the area of various polygons from combined real-life contexts
- Use digital devices and other resources to explore more on the area of polygons in real-life situations

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

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 159
- Scientific calculators
- Mathematical tables
- Digital resources
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 161
- Circular objects
- Compasses
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of a Part of a Circle - Area of a sector of a circle

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

- Work out the area of a sector of a circle
- Apply the formula Area = (θ/360) × πr²
- Relate the area of a sector to real-life situations such as area swept by a clock hand, paper fans and garden gates

- Work in a group and use paper cutouts to make sectors of circles to determine their areas
- Calculate the area of sectors using the formula

How do we use the concept of the area of a part of a circle in real life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 163
- Compasses and protractors
- Paper cutouts
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Area of a Part of a Circle - Area of an annular sector
Area of a Part of a Circle - Application of area of an annular sector

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

- Determine the area of an annular sector
- Apply the formula Area = (θ/360) × π(R² − r²)
- Connect the area of an annular sector to real-life objects such as car wiper blade sweeps and javelin landing sectors

- Draw two concentric circles and a sector to illustrate the annular sector
- Calculate the area of the annular sector as the difference between the outer and inner sectors

How do we use the concept of the area of a part of a circle in real life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 166
- Compasses and protractors
- Rulers
- Scientific calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 167
- Scientific calculators
- Protractors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Area of a Part of a Circle - Area of a segment of a circle
Area of a Part of a Circle - Application of area of a segment

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

- Work out the area of a segment of a circle
- Apply the formula: Area of segment = Area of sector − Area of triangle
- Relate the area of a segment to real-life shapes such as the top part of an arched door or a crescent moon drawing

- Draw different segments of a circle and calculate their area
- Use the perpendicular from the centre to bisect the chord and determine the angle

How do we use the concept of the area of a part of a circle in real life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 169
- Compasses and protractors
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 171
- Scientific calculators
- Protractors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of a Part of a Circle - Area of common region between two intersecting circles

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

- Determine the area of the common region between two intersecting circles
- Identify the common area as the sum of two segments
- Relate intersecting circles to real-life situations such as overlapping lights and water sprinklers

- Draw two circles intersecting at two points
- Join the centres and the points of intersection
- Separate the common region into two segments and calculate the total area

How do we use the concept of the area of a part of a circle in real life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 173
- Compasses and rulers
- Scientific calculators
- Protractors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of a Part of a Circle - Common region (finding radii and angles)
Area of a Part of a Circle - Further problems on common region

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

- Calculate the area of the common region when radii need to be determined first
- Use trigonometric ratios and simultaneous equations to find missing dimensions
- Apply the concept to problems involving overlapping umbrella shadows, intersecting street lights and coat of arms designs

- Work out more complex problems involving the common area between two intersecting circles
- Use tangent and cosine ratios to determine unknown radii and angles

How do we use the concept of the area of a part of a circle in real life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 175
- Scientific calculators
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Protractors
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 177
- Digital resources
- Rulers and geometrical set

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of a Part of a Circle - Application to real-life situations

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

- Apply the area of a part of a circle to solve mixed real-life problems
- Combine different concepts (annulus, sector, annular sector, segment, common region)
- Relate the area of a part of a circle to practical projects such as making dartboards and beaded necklaces

- Relate and work out the area of a part of a circle in real-life situations
- Make a dartboard of different numbers of concentric circles from locally available materials
- Discuss and create rules for scoring the game

How do we use the concept of the area of a part of a circle in real life?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 177
- Locally available materials
- Scientific calculators
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Surface area of prisms

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

- Determine the surface area of prisms (triangular prisms, cuboids, cylinders, hexagonal prisms)
- Draw the net of a prism and calculate the area of each face
- Relate surface area of prisms to real-life applications such as packaging, labelling containers and painting walls

- Cut a prism along the edges and lay out the faces to form a net
- Identify the shapes forming the net and work out the area of each shape
- Add the areas to get the total surface area

How do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 179
- Models of prisms
- Scissors
- Rulers and geometrical set

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Surface area of pyramids
Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Surface area of cones

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

- Determine the surface area of pyramids (square-based, rectangular-based, hexagonal-based)
- Draw the nets of pyramids and calculate the area of each face
- Apply surface area of pyramids to real-life objects such as tents, roofs and monuments

- Determine the number of faces of each pyramid
- Draw the nets of the pyramids and calculate areas using Heron's formula and other methods
- Add the base area and the triangular face areas

Why do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 184
- Models of pyramids
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 186
- Models of cones

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Surface area of frustums

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

- Determine the surface area of frustums of cones and pyramids
- Extend slant heights to obtain the original solid and subtract the cut-off part
- Apply surface area of frustums to real-life objects such as lamp shades, buckets and flower vases

- Extend the slant heights of a frustum to obtain the original solid
- Calculate the curved surface area of the original solid and the small solid cut off
- Subtract and add the top area to get the frustum's surface area

How do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 188
- Models of frustums
- Rulers and geometrical set
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Surface area of spheres and hemispheres
Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Surface area of composite solids

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

- Determine the surface area of spheres and hemispheres
- Apply the formulae SA = 4πr² (sphere) and SA = 3πr² (hemisphere)
- Relate surface area of spheres to real-life objects such as balls, chocolates and water tanks

- Collect spherical objects and measure their circumference
- Work out the radius and calculate the surface area
- Discuss how to work out the surface area of a hemisphere

How do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 191
- Spherical objects
- String and rulers
- Scientific calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 193
- Models of composite solids
- Rulers and geometrical set

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Volume of prisms
Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Volume of pyramids

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

- Calculate the volume of prisms (triangular, rectangular, cylindrical, hexagonal)
- Apply the formula Volume = Cross-section area × Length
- Relate the volume of prisms to real-life applications such as aquariums, water pipes and metal bars

- Collect different models of prisms and discuss how to determine their volume
- Work out the cross-sectional area and multiply by the length to get the volume

How do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 196
- Models of prisms
- Rulers
- Scientific calculators
- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 198
- Models of pyramids
- Rulers and geometrical set

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Volume of cones

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

- Calculate the volume of cones
- Apply the formula Volume = ⅓πr²h
- Relate volume of cones to real-life objects such as cupcakes, grain silos and ice cream dispensers

- Collect a model of a cone and measure the base radius and slanting height
- Work out the height using Pythagoras' theorem and determine the volume
- Use models of a cone and a cylinder to demonstrate that the volume of a cone is a third of the volume of the cylinder

How do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 200
- Models of cones and cylinders
- Sand or water
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Volume of frustums

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

- Calculate the volume of frustums of cones and pyramids
- Extend slant heights to form the original solid and subtract the volume of the cut-off part
- Apply the volume of frustums to real-life objects such as buckets, water tanks and washing sinks

- Extend the slant heights of a frustum to obtain the original solid
- Calculate the volume of the original solid and the small solid cut off
- Subtract to get the volume of the frustum

How do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 201
- Models of frustums
- Rulers
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Volume of spheres and hemispheres

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

- Calculate the volume of spheres and hemispheres
- Apply the formulae V = ⁴⁄₃πr³ (sphere) and V = ²⁄₃πr³ (hemisphere)
- Relate volume of spheres to real-life objects such as balls, ornaments, bowls and water tanks

- Collect spherical objects and measure their circumference
- Work out the radius and calculate the volume
- Discuss and work out the volume of hemispheres

Why do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 204
- Spherical objects
- String and rulers
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Volume of composite solids

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

- Determine the volume of composite solids
- Identify the component shapes, calculate individual volumes and sum them
- Relate composite solids to real-life objects such as LPG tanks, silos and trophies

- Collect a model of a composite solid and identify all the basic shapes
- Work out the volume of each shape and add the volumes
- Solve problems involving composite solids

Why do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 206
- Models of composite solids
- Rulers
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Volume of composite solids

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

- Determine the volume of composite solids
- Identify the component shapes, calculate individual volumes and sum them
- Relate composite solids to real-life objects such as LPG tanks, silos and trophies

- Collect a model of a composite solid and identify all the basic shapes
- Work out the volume of each shape and add the volumes
- Solve problems involving composite solids

Why do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 206
- Models of composite solids
- Rulers
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Surface Area and Volume of Solids - Application to real-life situations

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

- Apply surface area and volume of solids to solve mixed real-life problems
- Combine different formulae to solve problems involving various solids
- Use the concepts of surface area and volume in practical situations such as determining quantities of materials for construction, painting and storage capacity

- Use appropriate containers from the local environment to work out the volume and capacity
- Use digital devices and other resources to work out the surface area and volume of solids
- Solve combined problems involving surface area and volume

Why do we determine the surface area and volume of solids?

- Master Core Mathematics Grade 10 pg. 206
- Containers from the local environment
- Scientific calculators
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests