Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Linear graphs (2)

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

-Draw a linear graph from table of values
-Appreciate the use of graphs in real life

-Draw linear graphs from tables of values on Cartesian plane
-Share work with other learners in class

How do we plot coordinates on a Cartesian plane?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 183
-Graph paper
-Ruler

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.2 Coordinates and Graphs - Graphical solution of simultaneous linear equations (2)

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

-Solve simultaneous linear equations graphically
-Appreciate the use of graphs in real life

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Generate the values in a table of the simultaneous linear equations and draw the graphs
-Read the point of intersection as solution for the equations

Where do we use linear graphs in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 185
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 186

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Representing length to a given scale (2)

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

-Represent length to a given scale
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in daily life

-Measure and represent length of different objects from immediate environment in work book
-Share work with other learners in class

How do we determine scales in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 189
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 191

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Converting between actual length and scale length (2)

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

-Convert actual length to scale length
-Enjoy working with measurements

-Practice converting actual length to scale length
-Share work with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 193
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 194

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in statement form (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in ratio form (2)

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

-Interpret linear scales in statement form
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in daily life

-Read, discuss and interpret given linear scales in statement form
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we determine scales in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 195
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 196
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 198

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Linear scales in ratio form (2)
4.3 Scale Drawing - Converting between statement form and ratio form (1)

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

-Write linear scales in ratio form
-Appreciate the use of scale drawing in maps

-Discuss and write given linear scales in ratio form
-Share findings with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 199
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 200

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.3 Scale Drawing - Making scale drawings (1)
4.4 Common Solids - Identifying common solids (3)

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

-Make scale drawings
-Recognize the use of scale drawing in maps

-Make scale drawings on different learning materials using appropriate scale
-Share drawings with other learners in class

Where do we use scale drawing in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 202
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 209
-Various solid objects

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Identifying common solids (3)
4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)

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

-Identify common solids from the environment
-Appreciate the use of common solids in real life

-Identify and collect common solids such as cubes, cuboids, cylinders, pyramids and cones from the immediate environment
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 210
-Various solid objects
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 211
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 212
-Various hollow solids

-Observation

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)

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

-Sketch nets of cylinders
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Discuss, open and sketch the nets of hollow cylinders
-Share sketches with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 212
-Various hollow solids
v Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 214

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Sketching nets of common solids (3)
4.4 Common Solids - Surface area of solids from nets (4)

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

-Sketch nets of cones
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Discuss, open and sketch the nets of hollow cones
-Share sketches with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 215
-Various hollow solids
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 216
-Nets of cubes

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Surface area of solids from nets (4)

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

-Work out surface area of cuboids from nets
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Work out the surface area of cuboids from nets
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 217
-Nets of cuboids
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 219
-Nets of cylinders

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Surface area of solids from nets (4)
4.4 Common Solids - Distance between points on a solid (2)
4.4 Common Solids - Distance between points on a solid (2)

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

-Work out surface area of pyramids from nets
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Work out the surface area of pyramids from nets
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 221
-Nets of pyramids
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 224
-Various solid objects
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 225

-Observation -Written assignments

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Making models of solids (3)

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

-Make models of cubes
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Make models of hollow and compact cubes using locally available materials
-Share models with other learners in class

What are common solids?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 226
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 227

-Observation

Geometry

4.4 Common Solids - Making models of solids (3)

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

-Make models of cylinders, pyramids and cones
-Enjoy working with geometric shapes

-Make models of hollow and compact cylinders, pyramids and cones using locally available materials
-Share models with other learners in class

How do we use common solids in real life?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 228
-Stiff paper
-Scissors
-Glue
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 229

-Observation

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing bar graphs (2)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Interpreting bar graphs (1)

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

-Draw bar graphs of data
-Appreciate the use of bar graphs in real life situations

-Collect data from their own experiences, e.g., shoe sizes or heights
-Choose a suitable scale to represent the information on a bar graph
-Share work with other learners in class

What are the different ways of representing data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 233
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 235
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 236
-Bar graphs

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Drawing line graphs (2)

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

-Draw line graphs of given data
-Show interest in representing data using line graphs

-Choose a suitable scale for presenting data
-Make tables of values
-Plot points on the graph
-Join the points to form a line graph
-Share work with other learners in class

What are the different ways of representing data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 238
-Graph paper
-Ruler
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 240

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Interpreting line graphs (1)
5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Mode of discrete data (1)

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

-Interpret line graphs of data
-Appreciate the use of line graphs in real life situations

-Study given line graphs
-Interpret data from line graphs by answering questions
-Share findings with other learners in class

What are the different ways of representing data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 241
-Line graphs
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 243
-Digital devices

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Mean of discrete data (2)

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

-Calculate the mean of a set of discrete data
-Value the use of mean in summarizing data

-Measure heights of group members using a tape measure
-Record findings in a table
-Add the heights of group members
-Divide the total height by the number of learners
-Share work with other learners in class

How do we determine the mean of data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 246
-Tape measure
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 248
-Calculator

-Observation -Written assignments

Data Handling and Probability

5.1 Data Presentation and Interpretation - Median of discrete data (1)
5.2 Probability - Events involving chance (1)
5.2 Probability - Chance experiments (2)

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

-Determine the median of a set of discrete data
-Show interest in analyzing data

-Make number cards with different numbers
-Arrange the numbers in ascending or descending order
-Identify the middle number
-Search for the meaning of median using digital devices or relevant print resources
-Share findings with other learners in class

How do we determine the mean of data?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 249
-Number cards
-Digital devices
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 256
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 258
-Coins

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

5.2 Probability - Chance experiments (2)
5.2 Probability - Experimental probability outcomes (1)

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

-Perform chance experiments
-Value the use of probability in decision making

-Roll a die 10 times
-Record the number that appears on the top face of the die
-Put marbles of different colors in a bag and pick randomly
-Share findings with other learners in class

Why is probability important in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 259
-Dice
-Marbles of different colors
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 260

-Observation -Oral questions

Data Handling and Probability

5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in fractions (1)
5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in decimals or percentages (2)
5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in decimals or percentages (2)
5.2 Probability - Probability outcomes in decimals or percentages (2)

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

-Express the probability outcomes in fractions
-Value the concept of probability in analyzing events

-Roll a die multiple times
-Record the number that appears on the top face of the die
-Determine the experimental probability of getting specific numbers
-Express outcomes as fractions
-Share findings with other learners in class

Why is probability important in real life situations?

MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 262
-Dice
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 263
-Coins
MENTOR mathematics Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 264
-Marbles of different colors

-Observation -Written assignments