Numbers and Algebra

Real Numbers - Odd and even numbers

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

- Identify odd and even numbers
- Classify numbers as odd or even based on the ones place value
- Relate odd and even numbers to real life situations like sharing items equally

- Measure the height of classmates in centimetres and record in a table
- Classify each recorded number as odd or even
- Discuss with peers reasons for classification based on the digit in the ones place value

Why are numbers important?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 1
- Number cards
- Charts on odd and even numbers

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Real Numbers - Prime and composite numbers
Real Numbers - Rational and irrational numbers
Real Numbers - Rational and irrational numbers
Real Numbers - Combined operations on rational numbers

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

- Define prime and composite numbers
- Classify numbers as prime or composite by identifying their factors
- Relate prime and composite numbers to grouping items in daily activities

- Distinguish between terminating and non-terminating decimals
- Identify irrational numbers from square roots
- Connect irrational numbers to real measurements like diagonals of squares

- List factors of given numbers
- Classify numbers based on the number of factors
- Discuss how composite numbers help in dividing items into equal groups

- Express fractions as decimals and identify terminating decimals
- Determine which square roots are rational or irrational
- Discuss practical examples where irrational numbers appear

Why are numbers important?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 3
- Factor charts
- Number cards
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 5
- Digital devices
- Number charts
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 5
- Calculators
- Digital resources
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 7
- Word problem cards

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Class activities
- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions

Numbers and Algebra

Real Numbers - Combined operations on rational numbers
Real Numbers - Reciprocal of numbers

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

- Perform multiplication and division of rational numbers
- Solve problems involving all four operations
- Apply combined operations to solve problems on temperature changes and measurements

- Work out problems involving multiplication and division of fractions and decimals
- Solve word problems requiring multiple operations
- Discuss scenarios like temperature variations during the day

Why are numbers important?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 8
- Calculators
- Thermometer charts
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 9
- Scientific calculators
- Digital devices

- Written tests - Class activities - Oral questions

Numbers and Algebra

Real Numbers - Application of rational numbers
Indices - Powers and bases

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

- Apply rational numbers in solving real-life problems
- Solve problems involving fractions, decimals and mixed operations
- Connect rational numbers to daily activities like cooking, farming and finance

- Solve problems on sharing resources, measuring ingredients and calculating distances
- Discuss applications in budgeting, farming and construction
- Work with peers on real-life case scenarios

Why are numbers important?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 11
- Word problem cards
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 13
- Number cards
- Charts on indices

- Written tests - Portfolio - Class activities

Numbers and Algebra

Indices - Expressing numbers in index form

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

- Express whole numbers in simplest index form
- Express fractions in index form
- Apply index notation to scientific measurements and data

- Break down numbers into prime factors and express in index form
- Express fractions with numerator and denominator in index form
- Search for population data and express in index form

Why are indices important?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 14
- Calculators
- Digital resources

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions

Numbers and Algebra

Indices - Multiplication law
Indices - Division law

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

- State the multiplication law of indices
- Apply the multiplication law to simplify expressions
- Connect the multiplication law to calculating areas and volumes

- State the division law of indices
- Apply the division law to simplify expressions
- Relate division of indices to sharing and distribution problems

- Write index numbers in expanded form
- Multiply numbers with the same base and add the powers
- Work out problems on area using index notation

- Divide numbers with the same base by subtracting powers
- Simplify expressions using the division law
- Solve problems on distributing items among groups

How are the laws of indices applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 15
- Index law charts
- Calculators

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 16
- Index law charts
- Calculators

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions
- Written tests - Class activities - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Indices - Power of a power

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

- State the power of a power law
- Apply the law to simplify expressions with powers raised to powers
- Apply the law to compound growth calculations

- Expand expressions with powers of powers
- Multiply indices when a power is raised to another power
- Discuss applications in compound interest calculations

How are the laws of indices applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 17
- Index law charts
- Calculators

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions

Numbers and Algebra

Indices - Zero index

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

- State the zero index law
- Apply the zero index to simplify expressions
- Understand why any non-zero number raised to power zero equals one

- Use division law to derive the zero index law
- Simplify expressions involving zero index
- Verify the zero index law using calculators

Why are indices important?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 18
- Calculators
- Index law charts

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Indices - Applying laws of indices

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

- Apply multiple laws of indices in computations
- Simplify complex expressions using combined laws
- Apply indices to scientific notation and large number calculations

- Work out computations requiring multiple index laws
- Simplify expressions with mixed operations
- Use digital resources to explore applications of indices

How are the laws of indices applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 19
- Calculators
- Digital devices

- Written tests - Class activities - Portfolio

Numbers and Algebra

Indices - Applying laws of indices in numerical computations
Indices - Problem solving with indices
Quadratic Equations - Formation of algebraic expressions

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

- Solve complex problems using laws of indices
- Evaluate numerical expressions involving indices
- Apply indices to solve real-world problems in science and technology

- Form algebraic expressions from word statements
- Use letters to represent unknown quantities
- Relate algebraic expressions to real situations like shopping and measurements

- Evaluate expressions combining all laws of indices
- Solve word problems involving indices
- Discuss applications in computing and scientific calculations

- Read case scenarios and form algebraic expressions
- Use letters to represent unknown quantities
- Discuss how expressions represent real-life situations

How are the laws of indices applied in real life?
How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 19
- Calculators
- Digital resources
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 20
- Digital devices
- Calculators

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 21
- Word problem cards
- Charts

- Written exercises - Class activities - Observation
- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Formation of algebraic expressions from real life

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

- Form complex algebraic expressions from multiple quantities
- Simplify algebraic expressions
- Apply algebraic expressions to calculate costs, distances and areas

- Form expressions involving multiple unknown quantities
- Simplify expressions by collecting like terms
- Solve problems on cost, profit and measurements

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 22
- Word problem cards
- Calculators

- Written exercises - Class activities - Portfolio

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Formation of quadratic expressions

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

- Identify quadratic expressions
- Form quadratic expressions by multiplying binomials
- Relate quadratic expressions to calculating areas of rectangles

- Expand products of two binomials
- Identify the structure of quadratic expressions
- Discuss how quadratic expressions represent area problems

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 23
- Rectangular cut-outs
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Quadratic expressions from real life situations

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

- Form quadratic expressions from real-life contexts
- Interpret word problems to generate quadratic expressions
- Apply quadratic expressions to floor plans, gardens and picture frames

- Read scenarios on area and form quadratic expressions
- Draw diagrams to visualize the problems
- Work out expressions for paths around gardens and margins

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 24
- Diagram charts
- Graph paper

- Written exercises - Class activities - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Formation of quadratic equations
Quadratic Equations - Quadratic equations from word problems

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

- Distinguish between quadratic expressions and equations
- Form quadratic equations from given conditions
- Apply quadratic equations to problems on area and dimensions

- Form quadratic equations from various word problems
- Interpret real-life situations as quadratic equations
- Model age, product and sharing problems using quadratic equations

- Form quadratic equations from area problems
- Set up equations where expression equals a given value
- Discuss volleyball pitch and room dimension problems

- Read and interpret word problems
- Form quadratic equations from age and product problems
- Discuss seedbed and carpet area problems

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 25
- Diagram charts
- Calculators

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 26
- Word problem cards
- Calculators

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions
- Written tests - Class activities - Portfolio

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Factorisation of quadratic expressions

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

- Identify the coefficients a, b and c in quadratic expressions
- Find factor pairs of ac that sum to b
- Apply factorisation to expressions of the form x² + bx + c

- Identify values of a, b and c in quadratic expressions
- List factor pairs and identify the pair with required sum
- Factorise expressions by splitting the middle term

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 27
- Factor pair charts
- Calculators

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Factorisation by grouping

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

- Factorise quadratic expressions by grouping
- Apply the grouping method to various expressions
- Verify factorisation by expanding the factors

- Split the middle term into two terms
- Group terms and factorise each group
- Extract the common factor and complete factorisation

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 27
- Worked examples charts
- Calculators

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Factorisation of expressions ax² + bx + c

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

- Factorise quadratic expressions where a ≠ 1
- Apply systematic methods to factorise complex expressions
- Connect factorisation to finding dimensions from area expressions

- Find factors of ac and identify the pair summing to b
- Factorise expressions with leading coefficient greater than 1
- Discuss practical applications of factorisation

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 28
- Factor charts
- Calculators

- Written tests - Class activities - Observation

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Solving by factorisation
Quadratic Equations - Solving equations with repeated roots
Quadratic Equations - Applications to real life problems

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

- Apply factorisation to solve quadratic equations
- Find solutions by equating each factor to zero
- Verify solutions by substitution into the original equation

- Solve quadratic equations with repeated roots
- Identify perfect square trinomials
- Interpret the meaning of repeated roots in context

- Factorise the quadratic expression
- Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x
- Check solutions by substituting back into the equation

- Factorise perfect square trinomials
- Solve equations yielding single solutions
- Discuss what repeated roots mean in area problems

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 28
- Worked examples charts
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 29
- Calculators
- Worked examples
- Diagram charts
- Calculators

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions
- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Properties of similar figures

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

- Identify properties of similar figures
- Compare corresponding sides and angles of similar figures
- Relate similarity to real life objects like photographs and maps

- Collect objects from the environment and sort similar objects together
- Measure corresponding sides of similar triangles and determine ratios
- Measure corresponding angles of similar figures
- Discuss reasons why objects are considered similar

How do we identify similar figures in our environment?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 31
- Similar objects (containers, shapes)
- Rulers and protractors
- Digital resources
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 33
- Protractors
- Rulers
- Cut-outs of similar shapes

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Centre of enlargement and linear scale factor
Similarity and Enlargement - Linear scale factor

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

- Determine the centre of enlargement of similar figures
- Locate the centre by joining corresponding vertices
- Recognize how enlargement is used in projectors and magnifying glasses

- Trace objects and images on plain paper
- Join corresponding vertices and extend lines to find centre of enlargement
- Measure distances from centre to object and image
- Discuss findings with peers

How do we locate the centre of enlargement?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 37
- Plain paper
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 38
- Graph paper
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Drawing images under enlargement
Similarity and Enlargement - Drawing images on Cartesian plane

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

- Draw the image of an object given centre and scale factor
- Construct enlarged images accurately
- Connect enlargement to photocopying and image resizing

- Draw objects on Cartesian plane
- Use given centre and scale factor to locate image points
- Construct images under different scale factors
- Compare object and image dimensions

How do we draw an image under enlargement?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 40
- Graph paper
- Rulers
- Geometrical instruments
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 41
- Pencils

- Observation - Practical work - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Area scale factor
Similarity and Enlargement - Area scale factor calculations
Similarity and Enlargement - Volume scale factor

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

- Determine the area scale factor of similar figures
- Calculate areas of objects and their images
- Relate area scale factor to land surveying and floor planning

- Determine the volume scale factor of similar objects
- Calculate volumes of similar solids
- Apply volume scale factor to container sizing and packaging

- Draw right-angled triangle and enlarge with scale factor 3
- Calculate areas of object and image
- Determine ratio of areas
- Discuss relationship between linear and area scale factors

- Collect similar containers of different sizes
- Calculate volumes of similar cuboids
- Determine ratio of volumes
- Establish relationship between linear and volume scale factors

What is the relationship between linear scale factor and area scale factor?
What is the relationship between linear scale factor and volume scale factor?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 42
- Graph paper
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 44
- Rulers
- Digital resources

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 43
- Similar containers
- Rulers
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Relating linear, area and volume scale factors
Similarity and Enlargement - Application to area

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

- Relate linear scale factor to area and volume scale factors
- Convert between different scale factors
- Apply scale factor relationships to model making and engineering

- Make similar cylinders of different sizes
- Calculate ratios of heights, areas, and volumes
- Compare the three ratios and establish relationships
- Solve problems involving all three scale factors

How are the three scale factors related?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 45
- Manila paper
- Calculators
- Scissors
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 46
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Application to volume

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

- Apply linear scale factor to find volumes of similar objects
- Solve problems on volume using scale factors
- Use similarity in estimating storage capacities and tank volumes

- Calculate volumes of similar solids using scale factors
- Solve word problems involving volume scale factor
- Complete project on making similar containers
- Document processes and take pictures

How do we apply volume scale factor to solve problems?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 47
- Calculators
- Manila paper
- Locally available materials

- Observation - Project assessment - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection - Lines of symmetry in plane figures
Reflection - Lines of symmetry in regular polygons

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
- Recognize symmetry in everyday objects like doors, windows and leaves

- Take a walk and collect 2D objects from the environment
- Fold rectangular and square paper cut-outs to find lines of symmetry
- Count number of fold lines that divide shapes into equal parts
- Share findings with other groups

How do we identify lines of symmetry?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 50
- Paper cut-outs
- Scissors
- Various 2D objects
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 52
- Rulers
- Protractors
- Plain paper

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection - Properties of reflection
Reflection - Drawing images given object and mirror line
Reflection - Reflection along x = 0
Reflection - Reflection along y = 0

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

- Determine the properties of reflection using objects and images
- Compare distances of object and image from mirror line
- Relate reflection properties to how mirrors work in daily life

- Draw an image after reflection along the line x = 0
- Determine coordinates of image points when reflected along y-axis
- Connect reflection to creating symmetric designs and logos

- Observe triangle ABC and its image A'B'C' after reflection
- Compare sizes and shapes of object and image
- Measure and compare distances from mirror line
- Stand at different distances from plane mirror and observe

- Plot triangles on Cartesian plane
- Reflect points along line x = 0
- Record coordinates of object and image points
- Observe pattern in coordinates after reflection

What are the properties of reflection?
What happens to coordinates when reflecting along x = 0?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 53
- Plane mirrors
- Rulers
- Plain paper
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 54
- Plain paper
- Set squares
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 56
- Graph paper
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 58
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection - Reflection along y = x
Reflection - Drawing mirror line given object and image on plane surface
Reflection - Drawing mirror line on Cartesian plane

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

- Draw an image after reflection along the line y = x
- Determine coordinates of image points when reflected along y = x
- Use reflection in creating tessellations and artistic patterns

- Plot triangles on Cartesian plane
- Draw line y = x and reflect points
- Record and compare coordinates
- Establish the rule for reflection along y = x

What happens to coordinates when reflecting along y = x?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 57
- Graph paper
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 60
- Plain paper
- Compasses
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 61

- Observation - Practical work - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection - Application in real life situations

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

- Apply reflection in real-life situations
- Solve problems involving reflection
- Use reflection concepts in understanding driving mirrors and road safety

- Discuss uses of reflection in real life
- Solve problems involving town layouts and architectural designs
- Work with peers to apply reflection to practical situations
- Present findings to class

How is reflection used in day-to-day activities?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 63
- Graph paper
- Rulers
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Identifying sides of a right-angled triangle
Trigonometry - Tangent ratio

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

- Identify the sides of a right-angled triangle in relation to a particular angle
- Name the hypotenuse, opposite and adjacent sides
- Recognize right-angled triangles in structures like ladders, ramps and roofs

- Lean a ladder against classroom wall and identify triangle formed
- Name the type of triangle formed
- Identify hypotenuse, opposite and adjacent sides relative to angle θ
- Discuss real-life examples of right-angled triangles

How do we identify the sides of a right-angled triangle?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 65
- Ladders
- Protractors
- Rulers
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 67
- Rulers
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Applications of tangent ratio
Trigonometry - Sine ratio
Trigonometry - Applications of sine ratio
Trigonometry - Cosine ratio

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

- Apply tangent ratio to solve problems
- Calculate tangent from real-life situations
- Use tangent in determining slopes of ramps and roof pitches

- Apply sine ratio to solve problems
- Calculate sine from real-life situations
- Use sine in determining heights of slides and inclined structures

- Calculate tangent of angles formed by ladders and walls
- Work out tangent of angles in roof designs
- Solve problems involving ramps and inclined surfaces
- Share solutions with classmates

- Calculate sine of angles formed by ladders and ground
- Work out sine of angles in roof truss designs
- Solve problems involving playground slides
- Present solutions to peers

How is tangent ratio applied in real life?
How is sine ratio applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 68
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Reference books
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 69
- Protractors
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 71
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Digital resources
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 72
- Protractors
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Applications of cosine ratio
Trigonometry - Sines and cosines of complementary angles

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

- Apply cosine ratio to solve problems
- Calculate cosine from real-life situations
- Use cosine in determining base distances and horizontal measurements

- Calculate cosine of angles formed by ladders and ground
- Work out cosine of angles in warehouse roof designs
- Solve problems involving ramps and inclined surfaces
- Share solutions with classmates

How is cosine ratio applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 74
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Reference books
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 75
- Scientific calculators
- Reference books
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Solving equations involving complementary angles
Trigonometry - Making a clinometer

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

- Solve equations involving sines and cosines of complementary angles
- Apply the relationship sin θ = cos(90°-θ)
- Use complementary angle properties in practical calculations

- Solve equations like sin θ = cos 40°
- Work out problems involving sin(x-55) = cos x
- Apply complementary angle relationships
- Share solutions with peers

How do we solve equations involving complementary angles?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 76
- Scientific calculators
- Exercise books
- Reference books
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 77
- Manila paper
- Blackboard protractor
- String and weight

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Angle of elevation

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

- Apply trigonometric ratios to angles of elevation
- Calculate heights using angles of elevation
- Use angle of elevation in determining heights of flagpoles, trees and buildings

- Use clinometer to measure angle of elevation of tall objects
- Measure horizontal distance from object
- Apply trigonometric ratios to calculate heights
- Compare calculated heights with actual measurements

How do we use angles of elevation to find heights?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 79
- Clinometers
- Tape measures
- Calculators

- Observation - Practical work - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Problems on angle of elevation
Trigonometry - Angle of depression

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

- Solve problems involving angles of elevation
- Apply trigonometric ratios to real-life situations
- Calculate heights of towers, monuments and tall structures

- Apply trigonometric ratios to angles of depression
- Calculate distances using angles of depression
- Use angle of depression in aviation and marine navigation

- Draw sketches from word problems
- Identify given information and required values
- Apply appropriate trigonometric ratios
- Calculate heights and distances

- Discuss meaning of angle of depression
- Draw diagrams showing angles of depression
- Apply trigonometric ratios to find distances
- Solve problems involving observers on cliffs and buildings

How do we solve problems on angles of elevation?
How do we use angles of depression to find distances?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 80
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Exercise books

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 80
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Application in real life situations

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

- Solve combined problems on angles of elevation and depression
- Apply trigonometry to various real-life scenarios
- Use trigonometry in determining distances between ships, aircraft heights and building measurements

- Solve problems involving two ships viewed from cliff
- Calculate distances and heights in combined scenarios
- Use digital resources to explore more applications
- Present solutions to class

How is trigonometry used in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 81
- Calculators
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of triangle given two sides and an included angle
Area of Polygons - Problems on area of triangle
Area of Polygons - Heron's Formula

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

- Compute area of a triangle given two sides and an included acute angle
- Apply the formula Area = ½ab sin C
- Calculate areas of triangular flowerbeds, gardens and plots

- Identify triangular shapes from patterns in mats and frames
- Measure two sides and the included angle
- Calculate area using formula ½ab sin C
- Share work with classmates

How do we find the area of a triangle given two sides and an included angle?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 84
- Rulers
- Protractors
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 85
- Calculators
- Exercise books
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 86
- Scientific calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Problems using Heron's Formula
Area of Polygons - Area of a rhombus

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

- Solve problems on area of triangles using Heron's Formula
- Calculate areas of triangles with all three sides given
- Apply Heron's formula to triangular parks, gardens and stool tops

- Calculate areas of triangular cut-outs
- Work out areas of traditional stool tops
- Solve problems on triangular vegetable gardens
- Present solutions to peers

How is Heron's Formula applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 87
- Calculators
- Exercise books
- Reference books
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 88
- Rulers
- Protractors
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of rhombus given side and angle
Area of Polygons - Area of a parallelogram
Area of Polygons - Area of parallelogram using ab sin θ
Area of Polygons - Area of a regular pentagon

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

- Calculate area of rhombus given side and included angle
- Apply the formula Area = a² sin θ
- Use rhombus area calculations for badges, logos and decorations

- Calculate area of parallelogram using ab sin θ
- Solve problems involving parallelograms
- Apply parallelogram area to kitchen floor designs and glass panels

- Draw rhombus-shaped badge with given side and angle
- Calculate lengths of diagonals using trigonometry
- Work out area using ½ × d₁ × d₂
- Verify using formula a² sin θ

- Calculate areas of decorative stones shaped as parallelograms
- Work out areas of kitchen floor plans
- Find angles when area is given
- Share solutions with peers

How do we find area of rhombus given side and angle?
How do we apply parallelogram area in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 89
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Protractors
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 92
- Protractors
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 94
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Exercise books
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 95
- Protractors
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Problems on area of pentagon

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

- Solve problems on area of regular pentagons
- Calculate areas of pentagon-shaped objects
- Apply pentagon area to trampoline covers and decorative designs

- Calculate area of pentagon-shaped flower beds
- Work out area of pizza box lids
- Solve problems involving pentagon-shaped objects
- Present solutions to class

How is area of pentagon applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 97
- Calculators
- Exercise books
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of a regular hexagon
Area of Polygons - Application in real life situations

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

- Determine the area of a regular hexagon
- Divide hexagon into 6 triangles and calculate total area
- Apply hexagon area to floor tiling and road sign designs

- Draw regular hexagon and divide into 6 triangles
- Measure radius from centre to vertex
- Calculate area of one triangle
- Multiply by 6 to get total area

How do we find the area of a regular hexagon?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 96
- Rulers
- Protractors
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 98
- Calculators
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments