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GRADE 9 RATIONALIZED MATHEMATICS LESSON PLANS TERM 3
WEEK 1: LESSON 1
SCHOOL LEVEL LEARNING DATE TIME ROLL
AREA
GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS
Strand: Measurements
Sub Strand: Area
Specific Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify the properties of regular polygons.
- Calculate the sum of the interior and exterior angles of various polygons.
- Acknowledge the properties of different polygons.
Key Inquiry Question:
- How do you find the sum of interior and exterior angles of regular polygons?
Learning Resources:
- Top Scholar Maths, pg 87
- Lesson notes
- Charts
Organisation of Learning:
Introduction (5 minutes)
1. Review the previous lesson focused on shapes and their characteristics.
2. Facilitate a discussion where students share what they remember about angles and polygons.
Encourage them to read key sections from their textbook relevant to today's topic.
Lesson Development (30 minutes)
Step 1: Identify Polygons (10 minutes)
- In small groups, students will discuss and identify different types of regular polygons (e.g.,
triangle, square, hexagon, pentagon).
- Each group will list the common characteristics of these polygons (equal sides, equal angles).
Step 2: Drawing Polygons (10 minutes)
- Students will use charts and notebooks to draw an equilateral triangle, a square, a regular
pentagon, and a regular hexagon.
- Ensure they label the number of sides and angles for each shape.
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Step 3: Discussing Properties (5 minutes)
- Groups will discuss the properties of the polygons they have drawn, focusing on side lengths,
angles, and symmetry. Encourage students to share these properties with the class.
Step 4: Calculating Angles (5 minutes)
- Introduce the formulas for finding the sum of the interior angles and the exterior angles
- Each group will apply these formulas to calculate the sum of interior and exterior angles for the
polygons they drew and share their calculations with the class.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summarize the key points covered: types of polygons, their properties, and angle calculations.
- Conduct a brief interactive quiz where students answer questions based on the properties and
angle sums discussed.
- Provide a preview of the next lesson, focusing on the relationship between the properties of
polygons and their areas.
Extended Activities:
- Have students research real-life applications of regular polygons (e.g., architecture, art) and
present their findings in the next class.
- Create a project where students find various regular polygon patterns in their environment and
take photographs to present to the class with calculated angle sums.
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WEEK 1: LESSON 2
SCHOOL LEVEL LEARNING DATE TIME ROLL
AREA
GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS
Strand: Measurements
Sub Strand: Area
Specific Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
- Identify the formula for calculating the area of a pentagon.
- Calculate the area of a pentagon in different situations.
- Acknowledge the formula for calculating the area of a pentagon.
Key Inquiry Question:
- How do we work out the area of a pentagon?
Learning Resources:
- Cut outs of pentagons
- Top Scholar Maths pg 87-89
- Lesson notes
- Teacher’s Guide
- Rulers and manillas
Organisation of Learning:
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Review the previous lesson.
- Guide learners to read and discuss relevant content from the learning resources, emphasizing
the understanding of the key concepts related to area measurement.
Lesson Development (30 minutes)
Step 1: Introduction to the Pentagon
- Show a cut-out of a pentagon.
- Discuss the properties of a pentagon (5 sides, etc.).
- Guide students to brainstorm what they already know about calculating area.
Step 2: Formula Identification
- Engage learners in groups to explore resources and derive the formula for the area of a
pentagon.
- Facilitate a discussion to ensure they understand the structure of the formula:
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\[ A = \frac{1}{2} \times Perimeter \times Apothem \]
Step 3: Demonstration
- Illustrate the process of calculating the area using cut-outs of pentagons.
- Explain how to measure the sides and the apothem using rulers.
- Choose an example with specific measurements and work through the calculation as a class.
Step 4: Group Calculation Activity
- Provide each group with different cut-outs and measurements for pentagons.
- Instruct them to calculate the area of their pentagons.
- Encourage groups to share their findings with the class, discussing any differences in results
and what may have caused them.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summarize key points: the formula for the area of a pentagon and the steps to use it.
- Conduct a brief interactive activity, such as a quiz or a reflection exercise in pairs, reinforcing
the main topics discussed.
- Prepare learners for the next session by previewing upcoming topics, like the area of other
polygons.
Extended Activities:
- Outdoor Activity: Measure and calculate the area of pentagonal-shaped objects in the
schoolyard or home.
- Research Project: Investigate how the area of pentagons is used in real-world applications, such
as architecture or art.
- Creative Math: Create a colorful pentagonal artwork and calculate the area based on the
dimensions used in their design.
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WEEK 1: LESSON 3
SCHOOL LEVEL LEARNING DATE TIME ROLL
AREA
GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS
Strand: Measurements
Sub Strand: Area
Specific Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
- Identify the formula for calculating the area of a hexagon.
- Calculate the area of hexagons in different situations.
- Enjoy working out the area of hexagons.
Key Inquiry Question:
- How do you find the area of hexagons?
Learning Resources:
- Top Scholar Maths pg 90-91
- Cut-outs of hexagons
- Teacher’s guide
- Calculators
Organisation of Learning:
Introduction (5 minutes)
1. Review the previous lesson, focusing on polygon areas.
2. Guide learners to read the relevant sections from the learning resource on hexagons. Facilitate
a discussion that emphasizes understanding the unique properties of hexagons and introduces the
key inquiry question.
Lesson Development (30 minutes)
Step 1: Prepare Cut-outs
- In pairs or small groups, learners will use the provided materials to prepare cut-outs of regular
hexagons.
- Each group should measure the side lengths to ensure accuracy.
Step 2: Identify the Formula
- Learners will brainstorm or recall what they know about finding the area of polygons.
- The teacher will guide them to discover the formula for the area of a hexagon,
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Step 3: Teacher Demonstration
- The teacher will demonstrate how to calculate the area using one of the cut-outs while guiding
students through each step of the calculation.
- Emphasize the substitution of the side length into the formula.
Step 4: Collaborative Calculation
- Learners will work in their groups to calculate the area of their hexagon cut-outs.
- They will share their calculations with the class, explaining their process and answers.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summarize the key points regarding the formula for the area of a hexagon and the calculation
process.
- Conduct a brief interactive activity, such as a quiz or a quick round of "Hexagon Fact or
Fiction" to reinforce the main topics.
- Prepare learners for the next session by previewing the topic of calculating areas of irregular
shapes or how hexagons are used in real-life scenarios.
Extended Activities:
- Design a project where students research real-life applications of hexagons in nature and
architecture and present their findings.
- Create a worksheet with various hexagon dimensions and scenarios where students can practice
calculating the area.
- Challenge students to create their own hexagon-shaped designs, calculate their areas, and
explain their design’s significance.
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WEEK 1: LESSON 4
SCHOOL LEVEL LEARNING DATE TIME ROLL
AREA
GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS
Strand: Measurements
Sub Strand: Area
Specific Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Outline the steps of making models of triangular and rectangular based prisms using manillas.
- Make models of triangular and rectangular based prisms using manillas.
- Enjoy making triangular and rectangular based prisms using manillas.
Key Inquiry Question:
How can you make models of prisms?
Learning Resources:
- Manillas
- Scissors
- Pencils and rulers
- Top Scholar Maths pg 92
- Digital devices
- Video clips
Organisation of Learning:
Introduction (5 minutes)
1. Briefly review the previous lesson, focusing on any relevant concepts related to shapes and
measurements.
2. Guide learners to read and discuss the relevant content from the learning resources,
emphasizing key concepts such as the properties of triangular and rectangular prisms.
Lesson Development (30 minutes)
Step 1: Research and Exploration (10 minutes)
- In groups, learners use digital devices to find and watch video clips demonstrating how to make
models of triangular and rectangular based prisms using manillas.
Step 2: Sketching the Nets (10 minutes)
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