MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Working Out Speed in Km/h and m/s

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

-Define speed;
-Calculate speed in meters per second (m/s);
-Solve problems involving speed in m/s;
-Show interest in calculating speed.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Participate in timed races over measured distances;
-Record distance covered and time taken;
-Calculate speed using the formula speed = distance/time;
-Express speed in meters per second (m/s);
-Complete a table with distance, time, and speed;
-Discuss and share results with other groups.

How do we observe speed in daily activities?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 124;
-Stopwatch/timer;
-Measuring tape/rulers;
-Scientific calculators;
-Sports field or open area.

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Working Out Speed in Km/h and m/s
Time, Distance and Speed - Working Out Average Speed in Real Life Situations

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

-Calculate speed in kilometers per hour (km/h);
-Convert speed from m/s to km/h and vice versa;
-Solve problems involving speed in km/h;
-Appreciate the different units used for expressing speed.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Record distance covered by vehicles in kilometers and time taken in hours;
-Calculate speed using the formula speed = distance/time;
-Express speed in kilometers per hour (km/h);
-Convert speed from m/s to km/h using the relationship 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h;
-Complete a table with distance, time, and speed;
-Discuss and share results with other groups.

Why do we need different units for measuring speed?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 125;
-Scientific calculators;
-Chart showing conversion between m/s and km/h;
-Examples of speeds of various objects and vehicles.
-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 126;
-Chart showing examples of average speed calculations;
-Examples of journey scenarios with varying speeds.

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Problem-solving assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Determining Velocity in Real Life Situations
Time, Distance and Speed - Working Out Acceleration in Real Life Situations

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

-Define velocity;
-Differentiate between speed and velocity;
-Calculate velocity in different directions;
-Show genuine interest in understanding velocity.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Discuss the difference between speed and velocity;
-Record distance covered, time taken, and direction for various movements;
-Calculate velocity using the formula velocity = displacement/time;
-Express velocity with direction (e.g., 5 m/s eastward);
-Solve problems involving velocity in real-life contexts;
-Discuss and share results with other groups.

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 129;
-Stopwatch/timer;
-Measuring tape/rulers;
-Scientific calculators;
-Compass for directions.
-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 130;
-Chart showing examples of acceleration calculations;
-Examples of acceleration in real-life situations.

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Identifying Longitudes on the Globe
Time, Distance and Speed - Relating Longitudes to Time on the Globe

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

-Identify longitudes on a globe;
-Understand the concept of the prime meridian;
-Describe how longitudes are measured in degrees east or west;
-Show interest in understanding the globe and longitudes.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Use a globe to identify circles that pass through North and South poles;
-Search from the Internet or print media for the meaning of these circles;
-Identify special circles on the globe (Prime Meridian, International Date Line);
-Discuss how longitudes are measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian;
-Discuss and share findings with other groups.

Why does time vary in different places of the world?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 131;
-Globe;
-World map showing longitudes;
-Digital devices for research;
-Charts showing the longitude system.
-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 133;
-World map showing time zones;
-Charts showing the relationship between longitudes and time.

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Group presentations.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Determining Local Time of Places on Different Longitudes

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

-Calculate local time at different longitudes;
-Understand that time increases eastward and decreases westward;
-Solve problems involving local time at different longitudes;
-Show interest in understanding time zones.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Review the relationship between longitudes and time;
-Calculate local time at different longitudes given the local time at a reference longitude;
-Understand that for every 15° change in longitude, time changes by 1 hour;
-Solve problems involving local time at different longitudes;
-Discuss and share results with other groups.

How do we calculate the local time at different longitudes?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 134;
-Globe;
-World map showing time zones;
-Scientific calculators;
-Charts showing examples of local time calculations.
-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 136;
-World map showing time zones and the International Date Line;

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Problem-solving assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Determining Local Time of Places on Different Longitudes
Money - Identifying Currencies Used in Different Countries

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

-Apply knowledge of local time to solve various problems;
-Convert between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats;
-Solve real-world problems involving time zones;
-Show genuine interest in understanding global time.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Review calculations of local time at different longitudes;
-Convert between 12-hour (am/pm) and 24-hour time formats;
-Solve problems involving flight times, international calls, and global events;
-Use digital resources to explore current time in different parts of the world;
-Discuss and share results with other groups.

How do time zones affect international communication and travel?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 137;
-Globe;
-World map showing time zones;
-Digital devices showing current time in different cities;
-Scientific calculators.
-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 138;
-Digital devices for research;
-Pictures/samples of different currencies;
-Manila paper or carton;
-Charts showing currencies and their countries.

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Project work on time zones.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Converting Currency from One to Another in Real Life Situations

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

-Understand exchange rates;
-Convert foreign currency to Kenyan currency;
-Use exchange rate tables;
-Appreciate the concept of currency exchange.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Study exchange rates of international currencies in a table;
-Understand the concept of buying and selling rates;
-Convert foreign currencies to Kenyan Shillings using the buying rate;
-Solve problems involving currency conversion;
-Use digital devices to compare exchange rates from different sources;
-Discuss and share results with other groups.

Why do we change currencies from one form to another?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 141;
-Exchange rate tables from newspapers or online sources;
-Scientific calculators;
-Digital devices for checking current exchange rates;
-Charts showing examples of currency conversions.
-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 142;

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Problem-solving assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Working Out Export Duties Charged on Goods
Money - Working Out Import Duties Charged on Goods

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

-Define export duty;
-Calculate export duty on goods;
-Understand the purpose of export duties;
-Appreciate the role of export duties in international trade.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Use digital devices to search for the meaning of export duty;
-Research the percentage of export duty on different goods in Kenya;
-Calculate export duty on goods using the formula: Export Duty = Value of Goods × Duty Rate;
-Solve problems involving export duties;
-Discuss the purpose and impact of export duties;
-Discuss and share findings with other groups.

What are the types of taxes the government levy on its citizens?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 143;
-Digital devices for research;
-Scientific calculators;
-Charts showing export duty rates;
-Examples of export scenarios.
-Charts showing import duty rates;
-Examples of import scenarios.

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Research presentation.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Working Out Excise Duty Charged on Goods
Money - Determining Value-Added Tax (VAT) Charged on Goods and Services

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

-Define excise duty;
-Identify goods and services that attract excise duty;
-Calculate excise duty on goods and services;
-Show interest in understanding taxation systems.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Use digital devices to search for the meaning of excise duty;
-Research goods that attract excise duty;
-Research percentage of excise duty on goods and services;
-Calculate excise duty on various goods and services;
-Solve problems involving excise duty;
-Discuss and share findings with other groups.

What is excise duty and how is it different from other taxes?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 145;
-Digital devices for research;
-Scientific calculators;
-Charts showing excise duty rates;
-Examples of goods subject to excise duty.
-Supermarket receipts showing VAT;
-Charts showing VAT calculations.

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Research presentation.

MEASUREMENTS

Approximations and Errors - Approximating Quantities in Measurements
Approximations and Errors - Determining Errors Using Estimations and Actual Measurements

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

-Approximate quantities using arbitrary units;
-Use strides, hand spans, and other body measurements to estimate lengths;
-Compare estimated values with actual measurements;
-Show interest in approximation techniques.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Measure the lengths of their strides in centimeters;
-Measure the length of the classroom using strides;
-Estimate the length of the classroom in centimeters;
-Use hand spans to estimate lengths of various objects;
-Use thumb lengths to estimate smaller lengths;
-Discuss and share findings with other groups.

How do we estimate measurements of different quantities?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 148;
-Measuring tapes/rulers;
-Various objects to measure;
-Charts showing conventional and arbitrary units;
-Open space for measuring with strides.
-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 149;
-Weighing scales/balances;
-Scientific calculators.

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Practical assessment; -Group presentations.

MEASUREMENTS
Geometry

Approximations and Errors - Determining Percentage Errors Using Actual Measurements
Similarity and Enlargement - Similar figures and properties

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

-Define percentage error;
-Calculate percentage error in measurements;
-Interpret the meaning of percentage error;
-Show interest in minimizing errors in measurements.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Review the concept of error in measurements;
-Express error as a ratio of the actual value;
-Convert the ratio to a percentage to find percentage error;
-Calculate percentage error using the formula: Percentage Error = (Error/Actual Value) × 100%;
-Solve problems involving percentage error;
-Discuss and share findings with other groups.

Why is percentage error more useful than absolute error?

-Mathematics learners book grade 9 page 151;
-Measuring tapes/rulers;
-Various objects to measure;
-Weighing scales/balances;
-Scientific calculators.
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 203
-Ruler
-Protractor
-Cut-out shapes
-Charts showing similar figures
-Manila paper

-Observation; -Oral questions; -Written exercises; -Problem-solving assessment.

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

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

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Observation

Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Drawing images of objects
Similarity and Enlargement - Linear scale factor

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

Apply properties of enlargement to draw similar objects and their images;
Use scale factors to determine dimensions of images;
Enjoy creating enlarged images of objects.

Learners trace a given figure and join the center of enlargement to each vertex.
Learners multiply each distance by the scale factor to locate the image points.
Learners locate the image points and join them to create the enlarged figure.

How do we draw the image of an object under an enlargement with a given center and scale factor?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 214
-Ruler
-Grid paper
-Colored pencils
-Charts showing steps of enlargement
-Manila paper
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 216
-Calculator
-Similar objects of different sizes
-Charts with examples
-Worksheets

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Peer assessment

Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Using coordinates in enlargement
Similarity and Enlargement - Applications of similarity

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

Find the coordinates of images under enlargement;
Determine the center of enlargement and scale factor from given coordinates;
Appreciate the use of coordinates in describing enlargements.

Learners plot figures and their images on a grid.
Learners find the center of enlargement by drawing lines through corresponding points.
Learners calculate the scale factor using the coordinates of corresponding points.

How do we use coordinate geometry to describe and perform enlargements?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 218
-Grid paper
-Ruler
-Colored pencils
-Calculator
-Charts with coordinate examples
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 219
-Drawing paper
-Charts with real-life applications
-Manila paper for presentations

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Observation

Geometry

Trigonometry - Angles and sides of right-angled triangles
Trigonometry - Sine ratio
Trigonometry - Cosine ratio

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

Identify angles and sides of right-angled triangles in different situations;
Distinguish between the hypotenuse, adjacent side, and opposite side;
Appreciate the relationship between angles and sides in right-angled triangles.

Learners draw right-angled triangles with acute angles and identify the longest side (hypotenuse).
Learners identify the side which together with the hypotenuse forms the angle θ (adjacent side).
Learners identify the side facing the angle θ (opposite side).

How do we identify different sides in a right-angled triangle?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 220
-Ruler
-Protractor
-Set square
-Drawing paper
-Charts with labeled triangles
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 222
-Calculator
-Charts showing sine ratio
-Manila paper
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 223
-Charts showing cosine ratio
-Worksheets

-Oral questions -Observation -Written exercise -Checklist

Geometry

Trigonometry - Tangent ratio
Trigonometry - Reading tables of sines

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

Identify tangent ratio from a right-angled triangle;
Calculate tangent of angles in right-angled triangles;
Appreciate the importance of tangent ratio in problem-solving.

Learners draw triangle ABC with specific angles and mark points on BC.
Learners draw perpendiculars from these points to AC and measure their lengths.
Learners calculate ratios of opposite side to adjacent side for different angles and discover the tangent ratio.

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

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 225
-Ruler
-Protractor
-Calculator
-Drawing paper
-Charts showing tangent ratio
-Manila paper
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 227
-Mathematical tables
-Worksheets
-Chart showing how to read tables
-Sample exercises

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Checklist

Geometry

Trigonometry - Reading tables of cosines and tangents
Trigonometry - Using calculators for trigonometric ratios

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

Read tables of cosines and tangents for acute angles;
Find cosine and tangent values using mathematical tables;
Enjoy using mathematical tables to find trigonometric ratios.

Learners study parts of the tables of cosines and tangents.
Learners use the tables to find cosine and tangent values of specific angles.
Learners find values of angles with decimal parts using the 'SUBTRACT' column for cosines and 'ADD' column for tangents.

How do we use mathematical tables to find cosine and tangent values?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 229-231
-Mathematical tables
-Calculator
-Worksheets
-Chart showing how to read tables
-Sample exercises
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 233
-Scientific calculators
-Chart showing calculator keys

-Oral questions -Practical activity -Written exercise -Observation

Geometry

Trigonometry - Calculating lengths using trigonometric ratios
Trigonometry - Calculating angles using trigonometric ratios

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

Apply trigonometric ratios to calculate lengths of right-angled triangles;
Use sine, cosine, and tangent ratios to find unknown sides;
Appreciate the application of trigonometry in solving real-life problems.

Learners consider a right-angled triangle and find the trigonometric ratio appropriate for finding an unknown side.
Learners find the value of the ratio from tables or calculators and relate it to the expression to find the unknown side.
Learners solve problems involving finding sides of right-angled triangles.

How do we use trigonometric ratios to find unknown sides in right-angled triangles?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 234
-Scientific calculators
-Mathematical tables
-Ruler
-Drawing paper
-Charts with examples
-Worksheets
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 235

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

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

Trigonometry - Review and mixed applications
Data Interpretation - Appropriate class width

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

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

Data Handling and Probability

Data Interpretation - Finding range and creating groups
Data Interpretation - Frequency distribution tables

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

Calculate the range of a set of data;
Divide data into suitable class intervals;
Show interest in grouping data for better representation.

Learners are presented with marks scored by 40 students in a mathematics test.
Learners find the range of the data.
Learners complete a table using a class width of 10 and determine the number of classes formed.

How does the range of data help us determine appropriate class intervals?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 245
-Calculator
-Manila paper
-Data sets
-Chart with examples
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 247
-Chart paper
-Ruler

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

Data Handling and Probability

Data Interpretation - Creating frequency tables with different class intervals
Data Interpretation - Modal class

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

Construct frequency tables starting with different class intervals;
Use tally marks to represent data in frequency tables;
Appreciate the use of different class intervals in data representation.

Learners construct a frequency table for given data starting from the class interval 60-64.
Learners use tally marks to count frequency of data in each class.
Learners compare and discuss different frequency tables.

How do we choose appropriate starting points for class intervals?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 247
-Calculator
-Ruler
-Graph paper
-Manila paper
-Worksheets with data
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 248
-Chart showing frequency distribution tables
-Colored markers

-Oral questions -Written exercise -Group presentations -Observation

Data Handling and Probability

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

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

Calculate the mean of ungrouped data in a frequency table;
Multiply each value by its frequency and find their sum;
Show interest in calculating mean in real-life situations.

Learners consider the height, in metres, of 10 people recorded in a frequency distribution table.
Learners complete a table showing the product of height and frequency (fx).
Learners find the sum of frequencies, sum of fx, and divide to find the mean.

How do we calculate the mean of data presented in a frequency table?

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

-Oral questions -Written exercise -Observation -Assessment rubrics

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

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)

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

Data Handling and Probability

Probability - Complementary events
Probability - Mutually exclusive events

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

Calculate probability of complementary events;
Understand that sum of probabilities of complementary events is 1;
Show interest in applying complementary probability in real-life situations.

Learners discuss examples of complementary events.
Learners solve problems where the probability of one event is given and they need to find the probability of its complement.
Learners verify that the sum of probabilities of an event and its complement equals 1.

How are complementary events related in terms of their probabilities?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 258
-Calculator
-Chart showing complementary events
-Worksheets with problems
-Manila paper
-Colored markers
-Coins
-Chart with examples of mutually exclusive events
-Flashcards with different scenarios

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

Data Handling and Probability

Probability - Experiments with mutually exclusive events
Probability - Independent events

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

Perform experiments of single chance involving mutually exclusive events;
Calculate probability of mutually exclusive events;
Value the application of mutually exclusive events in real-life.

Learners toss a fair die several times and record the numbers that show up.
Learners solve problems involving mutually exclusive events like picking a pen of a specific color from a box.
Learners find probabilities of individual events and their union.

How do we calculate the probability of mutually exclusive events?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 259
-Dice
-Colored objects in boxes
-Calculator
-Chart showing probability calculations
-Worksheets with problems
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 260
-Coins and dice
-Table for recording outcomes
-Chart showing examples of independent events
-Manila paper
-Colored markers

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

Data Handling and Probability

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

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

Calculate probabilities of independent events;
Apply the multiplication rule for independent events;
Appreciate the application of independent events in real-life situations.

Learners solve problems involving independent events.
Learners calculate probabilities of individual events and multiply them to find joint probability.
Learners solve problems involving machines breaking down independently and other real-life examples.

How do we calculate the probability of independent events occurring together?

-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 261
-Calculator
-Chart showing multiplication rule
-Worksheets with problems
-Manila paper
-Colored markers
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 262
-Chart paper
-Ruler
-Worksheets with blank tree diagrams
-Chart showing completed tree diagrams
-KLB Mathematics Grade 9 Textbook page 263
-Chart showing complex tree diagrams

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