NUMBERS

Whole Numbers - Number sequences involving addition and subtraction

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

- Identify patterns in number sequences.
- Find the rule in sequences involving addition and subtraction.
- Appreciate patterns in mathematics.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify patterns in given number sequences.
- Determine the rule used to generate sequences.
- Find missing numbers in sequences.
- Create their own number sequences using addition or subtraction.

What pattern does the sequence follow?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 15.
- Number cards.
- Sequence charts.

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

NUMBERS

Whole Numbers - Number sequences involving multiplication and division

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

- Identify patterns in sequences involving multiplication and division.
- Find the rule in sequences involving multiplication and division.
- Show enthusiasm in creating and solving number sequence puzzles.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify patterns in sequences involving multiplication and division.
- Determine the rule used to generate such sequences.
- Find missing numbers in sequences.
- Create their own sequences using multiplication or division rules.

How do we identify multiplication or division patterns?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 16.
- Number cards.
- Sequence charts.

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

NUMBERS

Whole Numbers - Number sequences involving multiplication and division

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

- Identify patterns in sequences involving multiplication and division.
- Find the rule in sequences involving multiplication and division.
- Show enthusiasm in creating and solving number sequence puzzles.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify patterns in sequences involving multiplication and division.
- Determine the rule used to generate such sequences.
- Find missing numbers in sequences.
- Create their own sequences using multiplication or division rules.

How do we identify multiplication or division patterns?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 16.
- Number cards.
- Sequence charts.

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

NUMBERS

Whole Numbers - Creating number sequences

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

- Create number sequences using given rules.
- Complete number sequences by applying identified patterns.
- Show creativity in designing number sequence puzzles.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Create number sequences using given rules.
- Design number sequence games and puzzles.
- Share and solve each other's sequence puzzles.
- Discuss the application of sequences in real life.

How can we create our own number sequences?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 17.
- Number cards.
- Paper cut-outs.

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

NUMBERS

Factors - Expressing numbers as product of prime factors

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

- Express composite numbers as products of prime factors.
- Use factor trees or factor rainbows to find prime factors.
- Appreciate the uniqueness of prime factorization.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use factor trees to find prime factors of numbers.
- Express numbers as products of their prime factors.
- Compare different ways of finding prime factors.
- Discuss the fundamental theorem of arithmetic.

How do we express composite numbers as products of prime factors?

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

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

NUMBERS

Factors - Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

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.

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

NUMBERS

Factors - Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

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.

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

NUMBERS

Factors - Least Common Multiple (LCM)

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

- Find the LCM of two or more numbers using multiples.
- Apply the LCM in solving real-life problems.
- Develop confidence in solving problems involving LCM.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- List multiples of given numbers.
- Identify common multiples.
- Find the lowest common multiple (LCM).
- Apply LCM to solve real-life problems.

What is the LCM and how do we use it?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 35.
- Number cards.
- Multiple charts.

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

NUMBERS

Factors - Application of GCD and LCM

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

- Apply GCD and LCM to solve real-life problems.
- Model real-life situations using GCD and LCM.
- Appreciate the relevance of GCD and LCM in daily life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Solve word problems involving GCD.
- Solve word problems involving LCM.
- Create and solve their own word problems.
- Discuss real-life situations where GCD and LCM are applied.

How do we apply GCD and LCM in real life situations?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 38.
- Word problem cards.
- Containers of different capacities.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Comparing fractions

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.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Comparing fractions

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.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Arranging fractions in ascending and descending order

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

- Arrange fractions in ascending order.
- Arrange fractions in descending order.
- Appreciate the order relationship among fractions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Express fractions with a common denominator.
- Arrange fractions from smallest to largest (ascending).
- Arrange fractions from largest to smallest (descending).
- Play fraction ordering games.

How do we arrange fractions in order?

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

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Adding 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.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Subtracting fractions

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

- Subtract fractions with the same denominator.
- Subtract fractions with different denominators.
- Develop confidence in working with fractions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Subtract fractions with the same denominator.
- Express fractions with a common denominator before subtraction.
- Solve problems involving subtraction of fractions.
- Use paper cut-outs to model subtraction of fractions.

How do we subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Multiplying 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.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Multiplying 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.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Reciprocal of fractions

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

- Find the reciprocal of a fraction.
- Understand that the product of a fraction and its reciprocal is 1.
- Appreciate the concept of reciprocals in mathematics.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Find reciprocals by interchanging numerator and denominator.
- Verify that the product of a fraction and its reciprocal is 1.
- Practice finding reciprocals of various fractions.
- Discuss applications of reciprocals.

What is a reciprocal of a fraction?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 51.
- Fraction cards.
- Number cards.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Dividing fractions

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

- Divide a fraction by a whole number.
- Divide a fraction by another fraction.
- Show interest in using division of fractions to solve problems.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Divide fractions by whole numbers.
- Divide fractions by fractions using reciprocals.
- Solve word problems involving division of fractions.
- Discuss real-life applications of division of fractions.

How do we divide fractions?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 52.
- Fraction cards.
- Number cards.
- Cut-outs.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Dividing fractions

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

- Divide a fraction by a whole number.
- Divide a fraction by another fraction.
- Show interest in using division of fractions to solve problems.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Divide fractions by whole numbers.
- Divide fractions by fractions using reciprocals.
- Solve word problems involving division of fractions.
- Discuss real-life applications of division of fractions.

How do we divide fractions?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 52.
- Fraction cards.
- Number cards.
- Cut-outs.

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

NUMBERS

Fractions - Sequence of fractions

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.

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

NUMBERS

Decimals - Place value and total value of decimals

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

- Identify place values in decimal numbers.
- Find the total value of digits in decimal numbers.
- Appreciate the importance of decimals in measurements.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Read and write decimal numbers.
- Identify place values of digits in decimal numbers.
- Calculate total values of digits in decimal numbers.
- Relate decimals to real-life measurements.

What is the place value of a digit in a decimal number?

- 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

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.

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

NUMBERS

Decimals - Addition and subtraction 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.

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

NUMBERS

Decimals - Multiplication of decimals

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

- Multiply decimals by whole numbers.
- Multiply decimals by decimals.
- Develop confidence in performing calculations with decimals.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Multiply decimals by whole numbers.
- Multiply decimals by decimals.
- Count decimal places in the product.
- Solve real-life problems involving multiplication of decimals.

How do we multiply decimal numbers?

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

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

NUMBERS

Decimals - Division of decimals

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.

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

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Squares of whole numbers

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

- Find squares of whole numbers by multiplication.
- Use calculators to find squares of numbers.
- Appreciate the concept of square numbers in mathematics.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use long multiplication to find squares of numbers.
- Use calculators to find squares of larger numbers.
- Identify patterns in square numbers.
- Relate square numbers to areas of squares.

What are square numbers and how do we calculate them?

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

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

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Squares of fractions

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.

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

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Squares of fractions

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.

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

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Squares of decimals

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

- Find squares of decimal numbers.
- Use calculators to find squares of decimals.
- Develop confidence in squaring decimal numbers.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use long multiplication to square decimal numbers.
- Use calculators to find squares of decimals.
- Count decimal places in the answer.
- Solve problems involving squares of decimals.

How do we find the square of a decimal number?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 67.
- Decimal number cards.
- Calculators.

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

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Square roots of whole numbers

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

- Find square roots of perfect squares using prime factorization.
- Find square roots of whole numbers using division method.
- Appreciate the relationship between squares and square roots.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use prime factorization to find square roots.
- Use division method to find square roots.
- Use calculators to verify answers.
- Solve problems involving square roots.

How do we find the square root of a whole number?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 68.
- Calculators.
- Number cards.

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

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Square roots of fractions

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.

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

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Square roots of fractions

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.

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

NUMBERS

Squares and Square Roots - Square roots of decimals

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

- Find square roots of perfect square decimals.
- Use calculators to find square roots of decimals.
- Develop confidence in working with square roots of decimals.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Convert decimals to fractions to find square roots.
- Use calculators to find square roots of decimals.
- Solve problems involving square roots of decimals.
- Discuss real-life applications of square roots.

How do we find the square root of a decimal number?

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

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

ALGEBRA

Algebraic Expressions - Formation of algebraic expressions from real life situations

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.

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

ALGEBRA

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 simple statements.
- Translate word problems into algebraic expressions.
- Show interest in representing situations algebraically.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Read and interpret algebraic statements.
- Form algebraic expressions from statements.
- Role-play activities involving equations.
- Translate real-life scenarios into algebraic expressions.

How do we translate word problems into algebraic expressions?

- 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

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

- Form algebraic expressions from simple statements.
- Translate word problems into algebraic expressions.
- Show interest in representing situations algebraically.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Read and interpret algebraic statements.
- Form algebraic expressions from statements.
- Role-play activities involving equations.
- Translate real-life scenarios into algebraic expressions.

How do we translate word problems into algebraic expressions?

- 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

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.

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

ALGEBRA

Algebraic Expressions - Simplification of algebraic expressions

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

- Identify like terms in algebraic expressions.
- Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
- Appreciate the need for simplification in algebra.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify like terms in expressions.
- Combine like terms to simplify expressions.
- Verify their answers through substitution.
- Discuss the importance of simplification in problem-solving.

Why do we simplify algebraic expressions?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 81.
- Algebra tiles.
- Algebraic expression cards.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Equations - Formation of linear equations in one unknown

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

- Form linear equations in one unknown from given situations.
- Translate word problems into linear equations.
- Show interest in using equations to model real-life problems.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Role-play activities involving equations (e.g., using beam balance).
- Form linear equations from word problems.
- Discuss how to translate real-life scenarios into equations.
- Use IT to form and solve linear equations.

How do we form linear equations from real-life situations?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 84.
- Beam balance.
- Objects for weighing.
- Word problem cards.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Equations - Solving linear equations in one unknown

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.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Equations - Solving linear equations in one unknown

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.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Equations - Applications of linear equations

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

- Apply linear equations to solve real-life problems.
- Formulate and solve equations from word problems.
- Show interest in using equations as problem-solving tools.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Translate word problems into equations.
- Solve equations and interpret solutions.
- Create their own word problems.
- Discuss real-life applications of linear equations.

How do we use linear equations in real life?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 87.
- Word problem cards.
- IT devices.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Inequalities - Applying inequality symbols to inequality statements

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.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Inequalities - Applying inequality symbols to inequality statements

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.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Inequalities - Forming simple linear inequalities in one unknown

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

- Form simple linear inequalities from given situations.
- Translate word problems into inequalities.
- Show interest in using inequalities to model real-life situations.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use inequality cards to form simple linear inequalities.
- Translate word problems into inequalities.
- Share their inequalities with other groups.
- Discuss real-life applications of inequalities.

How do we form linear inequalities from real-life situations?

- 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

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.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Inequalities - Forming compound inequality statements in one unknown

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

- Form compound inequalities from two simple inequalities.
- Translate word problems into compound inequalities.
- Show interest in representing complex situations using compound inequalities.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Form compound inequalities from simple inequalities.
- Translate word problems into compound inequalities.
- Share their compound inequalities with other groups.
- Discuss real-life applications of compound inequalities.

How do we form compound inequalities?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 94.
- Inequality cards.
- Number cards.
- Word problem cards.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Inequalities - Forming compound inequality statements in one unknown

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

- Form compound inequalities from two simple inequalities.
- Translate word problems into compound inequalities.
- Show interest in representing complex situations using compound inequalities.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Form compound inequalities from simple inequalities.
- Translate word problems into compound inequalities.
- Share their compound inequalities with other groups.
- Discuss real-life applications of compound inequalities.

How do we form compound inequalities?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 94.
- Inequality cards.
- Number cards.
- Word problem cards.

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

ALGEBRA

Linear Inequalities - Illustrating compound inequalities on a number line

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

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

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw number lines.
- Represent compound inequalities on number lines.
- Interpret compound inequalities from given number line representations.
- Use IT to visualize compound inequalities.

How do we represent compound inequalities on a number line?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 95.
- Number lines.
- Inequality cards.
- IT devices.

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