MATH
Add or Subtract
Learn to use addition or subtraction.
Estimation and Measurement: Looking at the Blue Whale
This math estimation and measurement lesson consists of an article about the blue whale to be read individually and then discussed in groups, facilitated by the teacher.
Making change: Working with Money
The lesson consists of a series of number sentences, in the form of a story, which the children have to work out in sequence in order to answer the last question correctly.
Add or Subtract Part 2
Learn to use addition or subtraction for solving problems. Part 2.
Learning to Multiply
An introduction to multiplication.
Solving Problems Part 1 - Addition
Solving addition problems part 1.
Solving Problems Part 2 - Addition and Subtraction
Solving addition and subtraction problems part 2.
Geometry: Area & Perimeter
Teach the students the meaning of the terms area and perimeter and learn how to calculate them.
Halves, Thirds and Quarters Exploring Fractions
A discussion of fractions, facilitated by the teacher using visual aids, is followed by a visual problem and word problems to help the children understand the basics of fractions.
Where am I? Position in Space
An introduction to the concept of mathematics having its own language followed by the use of positional words. Activities that follow include a treasure hunt where one group follows the directions given by another to a well-hidden treasure.
Positive and Negative Numbers- An Introduction with Addition and Money
Students will be introduced to positive and negative numbers and money.
Does it add up? Applying Arithmetic Operations to Solve Everyday Problems
The lesson emphasizes the use of math in day to day life.
Circles, Cylinders, Cones and Spheres Comparing 2-D and 3-D Objects
Children practice in predicting the expansion of simple patterns and also encourages them to think about the 2-D faces on 3-D shapes.
What is the time? Measurements of Time
The reading introduces the children to the analogue clock and should be used as a class discussion, preferably with visual aids in the form of clocks which they can handle and whose hands they can manipulate.
Times Tables - Multiplication
The lesson is an introduction to multiplication. Although the reading is designed for individual and pair work the children need a great deal of practice in using both the repeated addition method and the table provided.
Percentages Introduction
The reading introduces the children to the basic concept of percentages and should form part of a class discussion. Activity A allows the children to visually conceptualize percent as part of a hundred.
Math Pictures and Bars Learning About Graphs
The reading introduces the children to graphs and shows them how to use picture and bar graphs to record everyday data. It is designed to be used as part of a class discussion.
Math < > = Greater Than, Less Than, Equals
The reading may be used individually or in pairs but the concept should be discussed in class and the children should be allowed to experiment with concrete objects before completing the activities.
Fractions and Percentages
Activity A deals with changing percentages into fractions and simplifying the fractions.
Pies and Percentages - Learning About Pie Graphs
Activity A gives them the opportunity to practice working out the percentage of a section of a circle while Activity B requires them to draw their own pie graph using the data.
What is the Day Today? Measurements of Time
Most children will come to this lesson with prior knowledge of the days and months of the year. This lesson aims to extend that knowledge. Visual aid in the form of a calendar will enrich the lesson.
Solid Shapes Comparing 3-D Objects
The lesson builds upon preceding lessons on 2-D shapes and introduces the different aspects of 3-D objects. Depending upon the childrens reading levels, the reading could be done individually or in pairs.
