Grade 2 Mathematics — Term 1, Week 11

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Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) identify that two quarters equal one half; (2) show with models; (3) write equivalent fraction pairs.
Materials	Fraction circles, paper strips, worksheet.
Key vocabulary	equivalent, equal, same, half, quarter
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Show two quarter pieces. "If I put them together, they make a half. Two quarters equal a half."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Use fraction circles to explore 1/2 = 2/4. 2. Fold paper strips to see equivalence. 3. Draw and shade. 4. Worksheet: match equivalent fractions. 5. Write: "1/2 is the same as ___."
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Fraction museum: walk around and see models.
Assessment	Correct matching; explanation of equivalence.
Teacher notes	Keep it concrete.

Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) match analog and digital times; (2) read and write times to 5 minutes; (3) solve elapsed time problems.
Materials	Demonstration clock, mini clocks, time cards.
Key vocabulary	digital, analog, hour, minute, a.m., p.m.
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Show a digital clock. "How is it different from our round clock? Let's match them."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practice reading analog to 5 minutes. 2. Match to digital time cards. 3. Draw hands for digital times. 4. Word problems: "The movie starts at 3:15 and ends at 4:00. How long?" 5. Independent worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Time Bingo with analog and digital.
Assessment	Accurate matching and drawing.
Teacher notes	Use real clocks in the room.

Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) calculate change from $50, $100; (2) use counting-on strategy; (3) role-play shopkeeper and customer.
Materials	Play money, price tags, cash register (optional).
Key vocabulary	change, total, pay, cost, difference
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "You buy a toy for $35 and pay with $50. How much change? Let's count up from 35 to 50."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practice counting on using number lines or coins. 2. Role-play shop in pairs. 3. Record transactions: cost, paid, change. 4. Word problems. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share transactions; check calculations.
Assessment	Correct change given; role-play accurate.
Teacher notes	Essential life skill.

Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) define perimeter; (2) measure the perimeter of simple shapes; (3) calculate using addition.
Materials	Rulers, string, cut-out shapes, grid paper.
Key vocabulary	perimeter, distance around, measure, length, add
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Trace your hand on paper. "How long is the outside line? That's perimeter."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Use string to outline shape, then measure. 2. For squares and rectangles, add side lengths. 3. Practice on grid paper. 4. Draw a shape with given perimeter. 5. Word problems.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Challenge: whose drawn shape has perimeter exactly 20 cm?
Assessment	Correct measurement and calculation.
Teacher notes	Link to addition.

Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) review all topics; (2) complete a mixed practice booklet; (3) self-assess.
Materials	Practice booklet, answer key, coloured pens for self-marking.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "This booklet covers everything. Do your best!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Work through booklet independently. 2. Self-mark with answer key. 3. Identify mistakes and correct. 4. Write a goal: "I need to practise ___." 5. Share goal with teacher.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Discuss common mistakes.
Assessment	Booklet score; goal set.
Teacher notes	Individual feedback next lesson.