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

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
Fractions - Multiplying 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.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 49.
- 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
Fractions - Sequence of 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.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 54.
- 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 - Multiplication of decimals
Decimals - Division 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.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 61.

- 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
Squares and Square Roots - Squares of decimals

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.

- 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
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

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
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 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.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 79.

- 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
Linear Equations - Solving 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.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 85.
- 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
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

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
MEASUREMENTS

Linear Inequalities - Illustrating compound inequalities on a number line
Pythagorean Relationship - Recognizing sides of a right-angled triangle

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.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 97.
- Right-angled triangles cut-outs.
- Ruler and protractor.
- Grid paper.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Pythagorean Relationship - Identifying Pythagorean relationship

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

- Identify the Pythagorean relationship (a² + b² = c²).
- Verify the relationship using square models.
- Show interest in exploring mathematical relationships.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Count squares on different sides of a right-angled triangle.
- Establish the Pythagorean relationship through observation.
- Verify the relationship using different right-angled triangles.
- Create Pythagorean relationship puzzles.

What is the Pythagorean relationship?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 98.
- Square grid paper.
- Right-angled triangles of different sizes.
- IT devices.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - 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

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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

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:

- Multiply measurements of length.
- Divide measurements of length.
- Develop confidence in performing calculations with measurements.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Multiply measurements by whole numbers.
- Divide measurements by whole numbers.
- Solve word problems involving multiplication and division of length.
- Measure objects and perform calculations.

How do we multiply and divide measurements of length?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 105.
- Metre rules.
- Tape measures.
- Objects of different lengths.
- 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

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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Area - Units of area
Area - Area of a rectangle

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

- Identify square metre, acre, and hectare as units of area.
- Convert between different units of area.
- Appreciate the use of appropriate units for different contexts.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Make a square of side 1 metre and find its area.
- Generate conversion tables for units of area.
- Practice converting between different units.
- Discuss contexts where different units are appropriate.

What are the standard units for measuring area?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 112.
- Square metre model.
- Conversion charts.
- Area photos/diagrams.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 113.
- Grid paper.
- Rulers.
- Rectangular objects.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Area - Area of a parallelogram

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

- Calculate the area of parallelograms.
- Apply the formula for area of parallelograms.
- Develop confidence in finding areas of different shapes.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use cut-outs to transform parallelograms into rectangles.
- Derive the formula for area of parallelograms.
- Calculate areas using the formula (base × height).
- Solve problems involving parallelogram areas.

How do we calculate the area of a parallelogram?

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

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

MEASUREMENTS

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

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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Area - Area of a circle

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

- Understand the formula for area of a circle.
- Calculate the area of circles.
- Show interest in the relationship between radius and area.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Cut circles into sectors and rearrange to form rectangles.
- Derive the formula for area of a circle.
- Calculate areas using the formula (πr²).
- Solve problems involving circular areas.

How do we calculate the area of a circle?

- 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

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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Volume and Capacity - Converting units of volume

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

- Convert between cubic metres and cubic centimetres.
- Apply conversion factors correctly.
- Show interest in working with different units of volume.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand the relationship between m³ and cm³.
- Practice converting between different units.
- Solve problems involving conversion of units.
- Discuss contexts where different units are appropriate.

How do we convert between cubic metres and cubic centimetres?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 128.
- Conversion charts.
- Cubic models.
- Calculators.

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

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

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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

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:

- Relate cubic centimetres and cubic metres to litres.
- Convert between volume units and capacity units.
- Appreciate the connection between volume and capacity.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand that 1 cm³ = 1 mL and 1 L = 1000 cm³.
- Convert between cubic units and litres.
- Collect containers with different capacities and relate to volume.
- Solve problems involving volume and capacity.

What is the relationship between cubic centimetres and litres?

- 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.
- Calculators.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Units of measuring 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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of time
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of distance

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

- Convert between different units of time.
- Apply conversion factors correctly.
- Show interest in working with time measurements.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand relationships between time units.
- Convert hours to minutes and vice versa.
- Convert minutes to seconds and vice versa.
- Solve problems involving conversions of time.

How do we convert between different units of time?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 137.
- Time conversion charts.
- Clocks.
- Calculators.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 139.
- Distance conversion charts.
- Measuring tapes.
- Maps with scales.

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

MEASUREMENTS

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

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

- Define speed as distance covered per unit time.
- Calculate speed given distance and time.
- Appreciate the concept of speed in daily life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Participate in activities involving distance and time.
- Calculate speed using the formula (distance ÷ time).
- Discuss real-life examples of speed.
- Solve problems involving speed calculations.

What is speed?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 140.
- Stop watches.
- Measuring tapes.
- Calculators.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Speed in km/h
Time, Distance and Speed - Speed in m/s

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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of speed

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

- Convert between km/h and m/s.
- Apply conversion factors correctly.
- Show interest in working with different units of speed.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand the relationship between km/h and m/s.
- Convert speeds from km/h to m/s.
- Convert speeds from m/s to km/h.
- Solve problems involving speed conversions.

How do we convert between km/h and m/s?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 144.
- Speed conversion charts.
- Calculators.
- Word problem cards.

- 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

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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Temperature - Working out temperature
Money - Profit and loss

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

- Calculate temperature in degrees Celsius and Kelvin.
- Solve problems involving temperature changes.
- Appreciate temperature changes in the environment.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate temperature changes in °C and K.
- Solve word problems involving temperature.
- Use IT devices to check temperature in different places.
- Discuss the impact of temperature on the environment.

How do temperature changes affect the environment?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 150.
- Thermometers.
- IT devices.
- Temperature conversion charts.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 152.
- Play money.
- Price tags.
- Calculators.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Percentage profit and loss

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

- Calculate percentage profit and loss.
- Express profit or loss as a percentage of cost.
- Appreciate the importance of percentages in business.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate percentage profit using the formula.
- Calculate percentage loss using the formula.
- Solve word problems involving percentage profit/loss.
- Discuss real-life applications in business.

What does percentage profit or loss tell us?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 154.
- Calculators.
- Word problem cards.
- Play money.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Discount

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

- Calculate discount on goods and services.
- Find the selling price after discount.
- Show interest in consumer economics.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Role-play shopping with discounts.
- Calculate discount as (MP - SP).
- Find selling price after discount.
- Solve word problems involving discounts.

What is a discount?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 156.
- Price tags with discounts.
- Calculators.
- Play money.

- 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

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.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Interpreting bills
Money - Preparing bills

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

- Interpret components of different bills.
- Verify the accuracy of bills.
- Appreciate the importance of checking bills.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Study components of different bills.
- Identify key information in bills.
- Calculate totals and verify bill amounts.
- Discuss the importance of keeping receipts.

What information do bills contain?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 164.
- Sample bills and receipts.
- Calculators.
- Shopping receipts.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 166.
- Bill templates.
- Price lists.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Postal charges

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

- Calculate postal charges for different items.
- Apply postal rate charts correctly.
- Appreciate postal services.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Visit or research postal services.
- Study postal rate charts.
- Calculate charges for items of different weights.
- Solve problems involving postal charges.

How are postal charges calculated?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 168.
- Postal rate charts.
- Calculators.
- Sample mailing items.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Mobile money services
Money - Mobile money transactions

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

- Identify different mobile money services.
- Understand the benefits of mobile money.
- Show interest in digital financial services.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Discuss different mobile money services.
- Identify features of mobile money platforms.
- Compare mobile money services with traditional banking.
- Discuss the impact of mobile money on society.

What mobile money services are available?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 170.
- Mobile money service charts.
- Transaction flow diagrams.
- IT devices.
- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 172.
- Mobile money tariff charts.
- Calculators.
- Transaction scenarios.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Using IT for money transactions

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

- Understand the role of technology in financial transactions.
- Identify different digital payment platforms.
- Appreciate the benefits and risks of digital transactions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Discuss different digital payment platforms.
- Explore how IT devices are used for transactions.
- Research online banking and payment systems.
- Discuss security measures for digital transactions.

How has technology changed money transactions?

- Top Scholar Mathematics Grade 7 page 173.
- Digital payment platform information.
- IT devices.
- Transaction flow diagrams.

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