NUMBERS

Factors - Divisibility test for 2, 3 and 6

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

- Apply divisibility tests for 2, 3, and 6.
- Identify numbers divisible by 2, 3, and 6.
- Show interest in applying divisibility tests to check answers.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Apply divisibility test for 2 (last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8).
- Apply divisibility test for 3 (sum of digits divisible by 3).
- Apply divisibility test for 6 (divisible by both 2 and 3).
- Solve problems using these divisibility tests.

How do we test divisibility of numbers by 2, 3, and 6?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 24.
- Number cards.
- Multiplication tables.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Factors - Divisibility test for 4 and 8
Factors - Divisibility test for 5, 9 and 10

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

- Apply divisibility tests for 4 and 8.
- Identify numbers divisible by 4 and 8.
- Develop confidence in applying divisibility tests.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Apply divisibility test for 4 (last two digits form a number divisible by 4).
- Apply divisibility test for 8 (last three digits form a number divisible by 8).
- Practice identifying numbers divisible by 4 and 8.
- Discuss real-life applications of these divisibility tests.

How do we test divisibility of numbers by 4 and 8?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 27.
- Number cards.
- Multiplication tables.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 28.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Factors - Divisibility test for 11
Factors - Expressing numbers as product of prime factors

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

- Apply the divisibility test for 11.
- Identify numbers divisible by 11.
- Show enthusiasm in applying divisibility tests in problem-solving.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Apply divisibility test for 11 (difference between sum of digits in alternate places is 0 or divisible by 11).
- Practice identifying numbers divisible by 11.
- Solve problems using this divisibility test.
- Create and solve puzzles involving divisibility by 11.

How do we test divisibility of numbers by 11?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 32.
- Number cards.
- Multiplication tables.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 33.
- Factor charts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Factors - Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Factors - Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Factors - Application of GCD and LCM

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

- Find the GCD of two or more numbers using common factors.
- Apply the GCD in solving real-life problems.
- Show interest in finding the GCD of numbers.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- List factors of given numbers.
- Identify common factors.
- Find the highest common factor (GCD).
- Apply GCD to solve real-life problems.

What is the GCD and how do we use it?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 34.
- Number cards.
- Factor charts.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 35.
- Multiple charts.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 38.
- Word problem cards.
- Containers of different capacities.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Fractions - Comparing fractions
Fractions - Arranging fractions in ascending and descending order

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

- Compare fractions with the same denominator.
- Compare fractions with different denominators.
- Show interest in comparing quantities expressed as fractions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Compare fractions with the same denominator.
- Express fractions with different denominators using a common denominator.
- Compare fractions with different denominators.
- Play fraction comparison games using number cards.

How do we compare fractions?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 40.
- Fraction cards.
- Number cards.
- Cut-outs.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 42.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Fractions - Adding fractions
Fractions - Subtracting fractions

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

- Add fractions with the same denominator.
- Add fractions with different denominators.
- Show interest in using fractions to solve problems.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Add fractions with the same denominator.
- Find LCM of denominators.
- Express fractions with a common denominator before addition.
- Solve real-life problems involving addition of fractions.

How do we add fractions with different denominators?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 45.
- Fraction cards.
- Paper cut-outs.
- Circular models.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 47.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Fractions - Multiplying fractions
Fractions - Reciprocal of fractions
Fractions - Dividing fractions

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

- Multiply a fraction by a whole number.
- Multiply a fraction by another fraction.
- Show interest in using multiplication of fractions in real-life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Multiply fractions by whole numbers.
- Multiply fractions by fractions.
- Simplify answers where possible.
- Solve real-life problems involving multiplication of fractions.

How do we multiply fractions?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 49.
- Fraction cards.
- Rectangular cut-outs.
- Grid paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 51.
- Number cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 52.
- Cut-outs.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Fractions - Sequence of fractions
Decimals - Place value and total value of decimals

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

- Identify patterns in sequences of fractions.
- Find the rule in fraction sequences.
- Show creativity in creating and solving fraction sequence puzzles.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify patterns in the numerators and denominators.
- Find rules used to generate fraction sequences.
- Find missing fractions in sequences.
- Create their own fraction sequences.

How do we identify patterns in fraction sequences?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 54.
- Fraction cards.
- Sequence charts.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 56.
- Decimal place value charts.
- Number cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Decimals - Addition and subtraction of decimals
Decimals - Multiplication of decimals

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

- Add decimal numbers.
- Subtract decimal numbers.
- Show interest in using decimals in real-life calculations.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Align decimal points when adding.
- Align decimal points when subtracting.
- Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of decimals.
- Discuss real-life applications of decimal operations.

How do we add and subtract decimal numbers?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 58.
- Decimal number cards.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 59.
- Cut-outs.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Decimals - Division of decimals
Squares and Square Roots - Squares of whole numbers

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

- Divide decimals by whole numbers.
- Divide decimals by decimals.
- Show interest in using division of decimals in real-life problems.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Divide decimals by whole numbers.
- Convert division by a decimal to division by a whole number.
- Solve word problems involving division of decimals.
- Use calculators to verify answers.

How do we divide decimal numbers?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 61.
- Decimal number cards.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 65.
- Grid paper.
- Number cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Squares of fractions
Squares and Square Roots - Squares of decimals
Squares and Square Roots - Square roots of whole numbers

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

- Find squares of fractions.
- Use calculators to find squares of fractions.
- Show interest in applying squares of fractions in problem-solving.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Square fractions by multiplying numerator and denominator separately.
- Use calculators to find squares of fractions.
- Solve problems involving squares of fractions.
- Relate squares of fractions to areas.

How do we find the square of a fraction?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 66.
- Fraction cards.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 67.
- Decimal number cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 68.
- Number cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Square roots of fractions
Squares and Square Roots - Square roots of decimals

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

- Find square roots of fractions.
- Use calculators to find square roots of fractions.
- Show interest in solving problems involving square roots of fractions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Find square roots of numerators and denominators separately.
- Use calculators to find square roots of fractions.
- Solve problems involving square roots of fractions.
- Discuss applications of square roots of fractions.

How do we find the square root of a fraction?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 71.
- Fraction cards.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 72.
- Decimal number cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

ALGEBRA

Algebraic Expressions - Formation of algebraic expressions from real life situations
Algebraic Expressions - Formation of algebraic expressions from simple algebraic statements

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

- Form algebraic expressions from real life situations.
- Use variables to represent unknown quantities.
- Appreciate the use of algebraic expressions in real life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Discuss and classify objects according to given attributes.
- Form algebraic expressions from classified objects.
- Share their expressions with other groups.
- Relate algebraic expressions to real-life scenarios.

How do we use algebraic expressions in daily activities?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 77.
- Objects of different shapes and sizes.
- Number cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 78.
- Word problem cards.
- IT devices.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

ALGEBRA

Algebraic Expressions - Formation of algebraic expressions from simple algebraic statements involving multiplication and division
Algebraic Expressions - Simplification of algebraic expressions
Linear Equations - Formation of linear equations in one unknown

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

- Form algebraic expressions involving multiplication and division.
- Translate real-life scenarios into algebraic expressions.
- Show genuine interest in forming algebraic expressions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Form expressions involving multiplication and division.
- Translate word problems into algebraic expressions.
- Share their expressions with other groups.
- Discuss real-life applications of such expressions.

How do we form algebraic expressions involving multiplication and division?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 79.
- Word problem cards.
- IT devices.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 81.
- Algebra tiles.
- Algebraic expression cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 84.
- Beam balance.
- Objects for weighing.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

ALGEBRA

Linear Equations - Solving linear equations in one unknown
Linear Equations - Applications of linear equations

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

- Solve linear equations in one unknown.
- Apply the balancing method to solve equations.
- Develop confidence in solving linear equations.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Solve equations by applying the balancing method.
- Verify their solutions by substitution.
- Share solution strategies with other groups.
- Use IT to check solutions to equations.

How do we solve linear equations in one unknown?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 85.
- Beam balance.
- IT devices.
- Equation cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 87.
- Word problem cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

ALGEBRA

Linear Inequalities - Applying inequality symbols to inequality statements
Linear Inequalities - Forming simple linear inequalities in one unknown

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

- Recognize inequality symbols (<, >, ≤, ≥).
- Apply inequality symbols to statements.
- Appreciate the role of inequalities in real life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Make paper cut-outs with inequality symbols.
- Complete simple inequality statements using correct symbols.
- Compare pairs of numbers using inequality symbols.
- Relate inequalities to real-life scenarios.

How do we use inequality symbols?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 90.
- Paper cut-outs with inequality symbols.
- Number cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 91.
- Inequality cards.
- Word problem cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

ALGEBRA

Linear Inequalities - Illustrating simple inequalities on a number line
Linear Inequalities - Forming compound inequality statements in one unknown
Linear Inequalities - Illustrating compound inequalities on a number line

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

- Represent inequalities on a number line.
- Interpret inequalities from number line representations.
- Develop confidence in working with inequalities.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw number lines.
- Represent simple inequalities on number lines.
- Interpret inequalities from given number line representations.
- Discuss the difference between representing < and ≤ on a number line.

How do we represent inequalities on a number line?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 92.
- Number lines.
- Inequality cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 94.
- Number cards.
- Word problem cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 95.
- IT devices.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Pythagorean Relationship - Recognizing sides of a right-angled triangle
Pythagorean Relationship - Identifying Pythagorean relationship

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

- Identify the hypotenuse, height, and base of a right-angled triangle.
- Recognize right-angled triangles in the environment.
- Appreciate the relationship between sides of a right-angled triangle.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw and represent practical cases of right-angled triangles.
- Identify the hypotenuse, height, and base in different orientations.
- Discuss examples of right-angled triangles in their environment.
- Make models of right-angled triangles.

How many sides does a right-angled triangle have?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 97.
- Right-angled triangles cut-outs.
- Ruler and protractor.
- Grid paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 98.
- Square grid paper.
- Right-angled triangles of different sizes.
- IT devices.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Observation. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Pythagorean Relationship - Applying Pythagorean relationship
Length - Converting units of length

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

- Apply the Pythagorean theorem to find unknown sides.
- Solve real-life problems using the Pythagorean relationship.
- Appreciate the usefulness of Pythagoras' theorem in real life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate unknown sides using the Pythagorean relationship.
- Solve word problems involving right-angled triangles.
- Discuss real-life applications of the Pythagorean theorem.
- Create and solve problems using the theorem.

How do we use Pythagorean relationship in real life situations?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 100.
- Word problem cards.
- IT devices.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 102.
- Metre rules.
- Tape measures.
- Conversion charts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Project work. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Length - Addition and subtraction involving units of length
Length - Multiplication and division involving units of length
Length - Perimeter of plane figures

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

- Add measurements of length.
- Subtract measurements of length.
- Show interest in using measurement in problem-solving.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Add measurements with the same and different units.
- Subtract measurements with the same and different units.
- Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of length.
- Measure objects and perform calculations.

How do we add and subtract measurements of length?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 103.
- Metre rules.
- Tape measures.
- Objects of different lengths.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 105.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 107.
- Ruler and measuring tape.
- Cut-outs of plane figures.
- Objects with different shapes.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Length - Circumference of circles
Area - Units of area

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

- Understand the relationship between diameter and circumference.
- Calculate the circumference of circles.
- Appreciate the constant nature of π.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Measure the circumference and diameter of circular objects.
- Establish the relationship between circumference and diameter (π).
- Calculate circumferences using the formula C = πD.
- Solve problems involving circumferences.

How do we calculate the circumference of a circle?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 108.
- Circular objects.
- String.
- Rulers.
- Pair of compasses.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 112.
- Square metre model.
- Conversion charts.
- Area photos/diagrams.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Area - Area of a rectangle
Area - Area of a parallelogram

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

- Calculate the area of rectangles.
- Apply the formula for area of rectangles.
- Show interest in finding areas of rectangular objects.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw rectangles of different dimensions.
- Subdivide rectangles into unit squares.
- Calculate areas using the formula (length × width).
- Solve problems involving rectangular areas.

How do we calculate the area of a rectangle?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 113.
- Grid paper.
- Rulers.
- Rectangular objects.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 115.
- Paper cut-outs.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Area - Area of a rhombus
Area - Area of a trapezium
Area - Area of a circle

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

- Calculate the area of rhombuses.
- Apply different methods for finding rhombus area.
- Show interest in the relationship between different shapes.

In groups and individuals, learners are guided to:
- Use cut-outs to explore properties of rhombuses.
- Derive the formula for area using base and height.
- Derive the formula using diagonals.
- Solve problems involving rhombus areas.

How do we calculate the area of a rhombus?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 118.
- Paper cut-outs.
- Grid paper.
- Rulers.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 120.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 122.
- Circular cut-outs.
- Pair of compasses.
- Scissors.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Area - Area of borders
Area - Area of combined shapes

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

- Calculate the area of borders between two shapes.
- Apply appropriate formulas for different shapes.
- Develop confidence in solving complex area problems.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify borders between two shapes.
- Calculate the area of borders by subtraction.
- Solve problems involving borders of different shapes.
- Apply the concept to real-life scenarios.

How do we calculate the area of a border?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 124.
- Cut-outs of shapes with borders.
- Grid paper.
- Rulers.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 125.
- Cut-outs of combined shapes.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Volume and Capacity - Metre cube as a unit of volume
Volume and Capacity - Converting units of volume

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

- Identify cubic metre as a unit of volume.
- Visualize the size of one cubic metre.
- Appreciate the use of standard units of volume.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Make a model of a cubic metre using locally available materials.
- Discuss the concept of volume as space occupied.
- Relate volume to real-life situations.
- Compare cubic metre with other volumes.

What is a cubic metre?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 127.
- Cubic metre model.
- Cartons.
- Measuring tape.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 128.
- Conversion charts.
- Cubic models.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Volume and Capacity - Volume of cubes
Volume and Capacity - Volume of cuboids

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

- Calculate the volume of cubes.
- Apply the formula for volume of cubes.
- Appreciate the relationship between edge length and volume.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Make models of cubes using locally available materials.
- Calculate volumes using the formula (L³).
- Solve problems involving volumes of cubes.
- Create and solve their own problems.

How do we calculate the volume of a cube?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 130.
- Cube models.
- Measuring tools.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 131.
- Cuboid models.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Volume and Capacity - Volume of cylinders
Volume and Capacity - Relationship between cubic units and litres
Volume and Capacity - Working out capacity of containers

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

- Calculate the volume of cylinders.
- Apply the formula for volume of cylinders.
- Develop confidence in working with cylindrical objects.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Make models of cylinders using locally available materials.
- Calculate volumes using the formula (πr²h).
- Solve problems involving volumes of cylinders.
- Measure real cylindrical objects and calculate their volumes.

How do we calculate the volume of a cylinder?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 132.
- Cylinder models.
- Measuring tools.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 133.
- Containers of different volumes.
- Conversion charts.
- Measuring cylinders.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 134.
- Containers of different shapes.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Units of measuring time
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of time

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

- Identify units of measuring time.
- Tell time using analog and digital clocks.
- Appreciate the importance of time management.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use analog and digital clocks to tell time.
- Discuss the units of time (seconds, minutes, hours, etc.).
- Practice reading time from different clock faces.
- Discuss the importance of punctuality.

What units do we use to measure time?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 136.
- Analog and digital clocks.
- Time conversion charts.
- Stop watches.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 137.
- Clocks.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of distance
Time, Distance and Speed - Speed as distance covered per unit time

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

- Convert between different units of distance.
- Apply conversion factors correctly.
- Develop confidence in working with distance measurements.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand relationships between distance units.
- Convert kilometres to metres and vice versa.
- Estimate distances between different locations.
- Solve problems involving distance conversions.

How do we convert between different units of distance?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 139.
- Distance conversion charts.
- Measuring tapes.
- Maps with scales.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 140.
- Stop watches.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Speed in km/h
Time, Distance and Speed - Speed in m/s
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of speed

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

- Calculate speed in kilometres per hour.
- Solve problems involving speed in km/h.
- Show interest in real-life applications of speed.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate speed in km/h using the formula.
- Discuss common speeds in real life (walking, cycling, driving).
- Solve word problems involving speed in km/h.
- Create and solve their own speed problems.

How do we calculate speed in kilometres per hour?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 142.
- Speed charts.
- Calculators.
- Word problem cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 143.
- Stop watches.
- Measuring tapes.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 144.
- Speed conversion charts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Temperature - Describing and comparing temperature
Temperature - Units of measuring temperature

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

- Describe temperature conditions as warm, hot, or cold.
- Compare temperatures using comparative terms.
- Appreciate the role of temperature in daily life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Observe and describe temperature conditions.
- Compare temperatures using terms like hotter, colder, warmer.
- Touch various objects to compare temperatures.
- Discuss how temperature affects daily activities.

How does temperature affect our everyday lives?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 147.
- Thermometers.
- Objects of different temperatures.
- Weather charts.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 148.
- Temperature conversion charts.
- IT devices for temperature readings.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Observation.

MEASUREMENTS

Temperature - Converting units of temperature
Temperature - Working out temperature

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

- Convert between degrees Celsius and Kelvin.
- Apply the conversion formula correctly.
- Develop confidence in working with temperature units.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand the relationship between °C and K.
- Convert temperatures from °C to K.
- Convert temperatures from K to °C.
- Solve problems involving temperature conversions.

What is the relationship between degrees Celsius and Kelvin?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 149.
- Temperature conversion charts.
- Calculators.
- Thermometers.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 150.
- IT devices.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Profit and loss
Money - Percentage profit and loss
Money - Discount

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

- Calculate profit and loss.
- Distinguish between profit and loss scenarios.
- Show interest in financial literacy.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Role-play shopping activities.
- Calculate profit as (SP - BP).
- Calculate loss as (BP - SP).
- Solve word problems involving profit and loss.

Why do we need to understand profit and loss?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 152.
- Play money.
- Price tags.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 154.
- Word problem cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 156.
- Price tags with discounts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Role play assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Percentage discount
Money - Commission

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

- Calculate percentage discount.
- Find selling price after percentage discount.
- Develop confidence in financial calculations.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate percentage discount using the formula.
- Find selling price after percentage discount.
- Solve word problems involving percentage discounts.
- Discuss real-life examples of percentage discounts.

How do we calculate percentage discount?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 158.
- Calculators.
- Price tags with percentage discounts.
- Word problem cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 160.
- Commission rate cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Percentage commission
Money - Interpreting bills

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

- Calculate percentage commission.
- Apply percentage commission rates.
- Show interest in business transactions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate percentage commission using the formula.
- Find commission amounts for different sales values.
- Solve word problems involving percentage commission.
- Create and solve their own commission problems.

How do we calculate percentage commission?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 162.
- Calculators.
- Commission percentage cards.
- Word problem cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 164.
- Sample bills and receipts.
- Shopping receipts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Preparing bills
Money - Postal charges
Money - Mobile money services

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

- Prepare bills for goods and services.
- Include all necessary components in a bill.
- Show interest in accurate billing practices.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify components needed in a bill.
- Prepare bills for different transactions.
- Calculate totals and taxes where applicable.
- Role-play transactions involving billing.

How do we prepare accurate bills?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 166.
- Bill templates.
- Calculators.
- Price lists.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 168.
- Postal rate charts.
- Sample mailing items.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 170.
- Mobile money service charts.
- Transaction flow diagrams.
- IT devices.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Mobile money transactions
Money - Using IT for money transactions

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

- Calculate charges for mobile money transactions.
- Apply transaction tariffs correctly.
- Develop confidence in using mobile financial services.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Study mobile money transaction tariffs.
- Calculate charges for different transaction amounts.
- Solve problems involving mobile money transactions.
- Discuss responsible use of mobile money services.

How are mobile money transaction charges calculated?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 172.
- Mobile money tariff charts.
- Calculators.
- Transaction scenarios.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 173.
- Digital payment platform information.
- IT devices.
- Transaction flow diagrams.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Angles on a straight line
Angles - Angles at a point

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

- Identify angles on a straight line.
- Calculate unknown angles on a straight line.
- Appreciate that angles on a straight line add up to 180°.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw straight lines with angles.
- Measure angles on a straight line.
- Verify that angles on a straight line sum to 180°.
- Solve problems involving angles on a straight line.

What are angles on a straight line?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 175.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Angle models.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 177.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Angles on a transversal
Angles - Angles in a parallelogram
Angles - Angle properties of polygons

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

- Identify corresponding, alternate, and co-exterior angles.
- Apply angle relationships to find unknown angles.
- Develop confidence in angle calculations.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw parallel lines cut by a transversal.
- Identify different angle relationships.
- Measure angles to verify relationships.
- Solve problems involving angles on a transversal.

What are angles on a transversal?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 178.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Parallel line models.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 181.
- Set squares.
- Parallelogram models.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 183.
- Polygon models.
- Grid paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Interior angles of polygons
Angles - Exterior angles of polygons

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

- Calculate interior angles of regular polygons.
- Apply the formula for interior angles of regular polygons.
- Show interest in the properties of regular polygons.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw regular polygons.
- Calculate interior angles using the formula.
- Verify results by measurement.
- Solve problems involving interior angles of regular polygons.

What makes a polygon regular?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 185.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Regular polygon models.
- Grid paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 187.
- Polygon models.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Solving problems on angles and sides of polygons
Geometrical Constructions - Measuring angles

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

- Solve problems involving angles and sides of polygons.
- Apply angle relationships in problem-solving.
- Show interest in geometric problem-solving.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Solve problems involving interior and exterior angles.
- Apply angle relationships to find unknown angles.
- Create and solve their own angle problems.
- Discuss real-life applications of angle properties.

How do we solve problems involving polygon angles?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 189.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Polygon models.
- Problem cards.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 190.
- Angle models.
- Grid paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Bisecting angles
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 90°

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

- Bisect angles using a ruler and pair of compasses.
- Verify the accuracy of angle bisection.
- Show interest in geometric constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw angles of different sizes.
- Use ruler and compasses to bisect angles.
- Measure the resulting angles to verify bisection.
- Practice bisecting angles of different sizes.

How do we bisect an angle using a ruler and compasses?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 192.
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 194.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 45°
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 60°
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 30° and other angles

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

- Construct a 45° angle using ruler and compasses.
- Verify the accuracy of construction.
- Show interest in geometric constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Construct a 90° angle first.
- Bisect the 90° angle to get 45°.
- Verify construction using protractors.
- Practice constructing 45° angles at different points.

How do we construct a 45° angle using ruler and compasses?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 195.
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 196.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 198.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Constructing triangles
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing circles

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

- Construct triangles given different combinations of sides and angles.
- Verify the accuracy of constructions.
- Show interest in triangle constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Construct triangles given three sides.
- Construct triangles given two sides and the included angle.
- Construct triangles given two angles and a side.
- Verify constructions by measurement.

How do we construct triangles using ruler and compasses?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 199.
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 202.
- Circular objects.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Meaning of data
Data Handling - Collection of data

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

- Define data as a collection of facts or information.
- Identify different types of data.
- Appreciate the importance of data in decision-making.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what constitutes data.
- Identify different types of data in their environment.
- Search for meanings of data from various sources.
- Discuss the importance of data in daily life.

What is data?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 203.
- Dictionaries.
- IT devices.
- Data samples.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 204.
- Data collection tools.
- Notebooks.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Frequency distribution tables
Data Handling - Suitable scale for graphs
Data Handling - Pictographs

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

- Organize data in frequency distribution tables.
- Use tally marks to count frequencies.
- Appreciate the organization of data for analysis.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Organize collected data in frequency tables.
- Use tally marks to count occurrences.
- Calculate frequencies from tally marks.
- Interpret information from frequency tables.

How do we represent data in a frequency table?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 205.
- Data samples.
- Frequency table templates.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 208.
- Graph paper.
- Rulers.
- Data sets.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 210.
- Paper.
- Colored pencils.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Bar graphs
Data Handling - Interpretation of bar graphs

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

- Draw bar graphs to represent data.
- Interpret information from bar graphs.
- Show interest in using bar graphs for data visualization.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Choose suitable scales for bar graphs.
- Draw bar graphs to represent data.
- Interpret information from bar graphs.
- Compare bar graphs with pictographs.

How do we represent data in a bar graph?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 212.
- Graph paper.
- Rulers.
- Colored pencils.
- Data sets.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 214.
- Sample bar graphs.
- Worksheets with questions.
- IT devices.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Pie charts
Data Handling - Interpretation of pie charts
Data Handling - Line graphs
Data Handling - Interpretation of travel graphs

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

- Draw pie charts to represent data.
- Calculate angles for pie chart sectors.
- Show interest in representing proportional data.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate angles for pie chart sectors.
- Draw pie charts using protractors and compasses.
- Label pie chart sectors appropriately.
- Discuss when pie charts are most appropriate.

How do we represent data in a pie chart?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 216.
- Protractors.
- Pair of compasses.
- Calculators.
- Data sets.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 219.
- Sample pie charts.
- Worksheets with questions.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 221.
- Graph paper.
- Rulers.
- Colored pencils.
- Time-series data sets.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 223.
- Sample travel graphs.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.