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

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

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

Why are numbers important?

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

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Class activities

Numbers and Algebra

Real Numbers - Combined operations on rational numbers

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

- Perform addition and subtraction of rational numbers
- Apply BODMAS rule in combined operations
- Relate combined operations to budgeting and shopping calculations

- Read and interpret case scenarios involving rational numbers
- Work out combined operations following BODMAS rule
- Discuss real-life situations like calculating total cost of items

Why are numbers important?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 7
- Calculators
- Word problem cards
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 8
- Thermometer charts

- Written exercises - Class activities - Portfolio

Numbers and Algebra

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

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

- Define the reciprocal of a number
- Determine reciprocals using a calculator
- Relate reciprocals to calculating time, speed and distance in travel

- Use calculators with the x⁻¹ button to find reciprocals
- Determine reciprocals of whole numbers, decimals and fractions
- Discuss how reciprocals help in calculating travel time

Why are numbers important?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 9
- Scientific calculators
- Digital devices
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 11
- Word problem cards
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 13
- Number cards
- Charts on indices

- Practical exercises - Observation - Written exercises

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

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

How are the laws of indices applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 15
- Index law charts
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 16

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions

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
Indices - Applying laws of indices in numerical computations

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
- Digital resources

- Written tests - Class activities - Portfolio

Numbers and Algebra

Indices - Problem solving with indices

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

- Apply indices to solve practical problems
- Work collaboratively to solve index problems
- Connect indices to technological applications like data storage

- Work with peers on practical problems involving indices
- Present solutions and discuss different approaches
- Research applications of indices in computer memory and data

Why are indices important?

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

- Portfolio - Observation - Written tests

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Formation of algebraic expressions
Quadratic Equations - Formation of algebraic expressions from real life

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

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

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

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 21
- Word problem cards
- Charts
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 22
- Calculators

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

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

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions

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
Quadratic Equations - Factorisation of expressions ax² + bx + c

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
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 28
- Factor charts

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Solving by factorisation

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

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

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

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

- Written exercises - Class activities - Oral questions

Numbers and Algebra

Quadratic Equations - Solving equations with repeated roots

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

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

- 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. 29
- Calculators
- Worked examples

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Numbers and Algebra
Measurements and Geometry
Measurements and Geometry

Quadratic Equations - Applications to real life problems
Similarity and Enlargement - Properties of similar figures
Similarity and Enlargement - Properties of similar figures

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

- Apply quadratic equations to solve area problems
- Form and solve equations from word problems
- Interpret solutions in real-life contexts like room dimensions and garden sizes

- Form quadratic equations from dimension problems
- Solve and interpret solutions
- Determine dimensions of rooms, carpets and gardens

How are quadratic equations applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 29
- Diagram charts
- Calculators
- 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

- Written tests - Portfolio - Class activities

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Centre of enlargement and linear scale factor
Similarity and Enlargement - Linear scale factor
Similarity and Enlargement - Drawing images under enlargement

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
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 40
- Geometrical instruments

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Drawing images on Cartesian plane
Similarity and Enlargement - Area scale factor
Similarity and Enlargement - Area scale factor calculations

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

- Draw images on Cartesian plane given scale factor and centre
- Plot coordinates of image points
- Apply enlargement skills to graphic design and scaling images

- Plot objects on Cartesian plane
- Calculate image coordinates using scale factor
- Draw images under enlargement with different centres
- Verify accuracy of constructions

How do we enlarge figures on the Cartesian plane?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 41
- Graph paper
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 42
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 44
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical work - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - 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:

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

- 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 volume scale factor?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 43
- Similar containers
- Rulers
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 45
- Manila paper
- Calculators
- Scissors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Application to area

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

- Apply linear scale factor to find areas of similar figures
- Solve problems on area using scale factors
- Connect similarity concepts to architectural blueprints and scale models

- Calculate areas of similar figures using scale factors
- Solve word problems involving area scale factor
- Use digital devices to explore applications
- Present solutions to peers

How do we apply area scale factor to solve problems?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 46
- Calculators
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement - Application to volume
Reflection - Lines of symmetry in plane figures

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
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 50
- Paper cut-outs
- Scissors
- Various 2D objects

- Observation - Project assessment - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection - Lines of symmetry in regular polygons
Reflection - Properties of reflection
Reflection - Drawing images given object and mirror line

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

- Determine lines of symmetry in regular polygons
- State that regular polygons have lines of symmetry equal to number of sides
- Connect symmetry to design patterns in fabric and architecture

- Draw regular polygons and identify lines of symmetry
- Trace diagrams and draw lines of symmetry
- State number of lines of symmetry for various alphabets
- Discuss patterns observed

What is the relationship between sides and lines of symmetry in regular polygons?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 52
- Rulers
- Protractors
- Plain paper
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 53
- Plane mirrors
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 54
- Plain paper
- Set squares

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection - Reflection along x = 0
Reflection - Reflection along y = 0
Reflection - Reflection along y = x

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

- 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

- 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 happens to coordinates when reflecting along x = 0?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 56
- Graph paper
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 58
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 57

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

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 the mirror line given an object and its image on a plane surface
- Construct perpendicular bisectors to locate mirror line
- Apply the concept to determining mirror placement in interior design

- Trace objects and their images on plain paper
- Join corresponding points (object to image)
- Construct perpendicular bisector of the line segment
- Verify that perpendicular bisector is the mirror line

How do we find the mirror line given object and image?

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

- Observation - Practical work - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Reflection - Application in real life situations
Trigonometry - Identifying sides of a right-angled triangle

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Tangent ratio
Trigonometry - Applications of tangent ratio
Trigonometry - Sine ratio

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

- Determine the tangent of acute angles in a right-angled triangle
- Calculate tangent ratios from given measurements
- Apply tangent ratio in calculating heights and distances in surveying

- Measure opposite and adjacent sides in similar triangles
- Calculate ratio of opposite to adjacent for angle θ
- Record ratios and observe that they are constant
- Work out tangent of angles in various triangles

What is the tangent of an angle?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 67
- Rulers
- Protractors
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 68
- Calculators
- Reference books
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 69

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Applications of sine ratio
Trigonometry - Cosine ratio
Trigonometry - Applications of cosine ratio

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

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

- 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 sine ratio applied in real life?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 71
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Digital resources
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 72
- Protractors
- Calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 74
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Sines and cosines of complementary angles
Trigonometry - Solving equations involving complementary angles

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

- Relate sines and cosines of complementary angles
- Use calculator to find sines and cosines of complementary angles
- Apply complementary angle relationships to solving equations

- Discuss meaning of complementary angles
- Use calculator to complete table of sin θ and cos(90°-θ)
- Observe that sin α = cos(90°-α)
- Verify relationship using different angle pairs

What is the relationship between sine and cosine of complementary angles?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 75
- Scientific calculators
- Reference books
- Digital resources
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 76
- Exercise books
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Making a clinometer
Trigonometry - Angle of elevation

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

- Make a simple clinometer using locally available materials
- Use the clinometer to measure angles
- Apply clinometer skills to measuring heights of buildings and trees

- Gather manila paper, protractor, string and weight
- Trace protractor's curved edge and mark degrees
- Attach straw along straight edge
- Tie string with weight at centre point

How do we make and use a clinometer?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 77
- Manila paper
- Blackboard protractor
- String and weight
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 79
- Clinometers
- Tape measures
- Calculators

- Observation - Practical work - Oral questions

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Problems on angle of elevation

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

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

How do we solve problems on angles of elevation?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Angle of depression

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

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

- 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 use angles of depression to find distances?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Trigonometry - Application in real life situations
Area of Polygons - Area of triangle given two sides and an included angle
Area of Polygons - Problems on area of triangle

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Heron's Formula
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:

- Determine the area of a triangle given three sides using Heron's Formula
- Calculate semi-perimeter of triangles
- Apply Heron's formula to irregular triangular plots and badges

- Draw right-angled triangle with given measurements
- Calculate perimeter and semi-perimeter
- Apply Heron's formula: √[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)]
- Compare with area calculated using other methods

How do we find the area of a triangle using Heron's Formula?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 86
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Scientific calculators
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 87
- Exercise books
- Reference books
- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 88
- Protractors
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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

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

- 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

How do we find area of rhombus given side and angle?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Area of a regular pentagon

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

- Determine the area of a regular pentagon
- Divide pentagon into triangles and calculate total area
- Apply pentagon area to flower bed designs and pizza box lids

- Draw regular pentagon and divide into 5 triangles
- Measure radius from centre to vertex
- Calculate area of one triangle
- Multiply by 5 to get total area

How do we find the area of a regular pentagon?

- Mentor Essential Mathematics pg. 95
- Rulers
- Protractors
- Calculators

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurements and Geometry

Area of Polygons - Problems on area of pentagon
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:

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests