Grade 3 Mathematics — Term 2, Week 6
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T2 G3
Day 1: Fraction of a Set (Halves, Quarters)
Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Find a unit fraction of a set using division. |
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| Materials | Counters |
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| Key vocabulary | fraction of, half of, quarter of |
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| Engage (starter) | "Half of 8 counters?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: split sets to find 1/2 and 1/4 of numbers; relate finding 1/4 of 12 to 12 divided by 4. |
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| Plenary (close) | What is 1/4 of 16? |
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| Assessment | Correct fraction of a set. |
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| Teacher notes | Fraction of a set is division. |
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Day 2: Fraction of a Number (Thirds, Fifths)
Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Find 1/3 and 1/5 of a number. |
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| Materials | Counters, cups |
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| Key vocabulary | third of, fifth of |
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| Engage (starter) | "One third of 9?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: deal counters into 3 or 5 groups; take one group; record. |
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| Plenary (close) | What is 1/3 of 15? |
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| Assessment | Accurate results. |
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| Teacher notes | Connect to division facts. |
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Day 3: Multiplication Word Problems
Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve one-step multiplication word problems. |
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| Materials | Problem strips |
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| Key vocabulary | each, groups of, in all |
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| Engage (starter) | "4 baskets, 6 mangoes each." |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: read, underline clue words, draw a model, write and solve the sentence. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share your model. |
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| Assessment | Correct setup and answer. |
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| Teacher notes | A model supports meaning. |
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Day 4: Division Word Problems
Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve one-step division word problems. |
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| Materials | Problem strips, counters |
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| Key vocabulary | shared equally, each group |
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| Engage (starter) | "24 pencils shared among 6." |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model with counters; decide share or group; write and solve. |
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| Plenary (close) | Explain your steps. |
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| Assessment | Correct answer. |
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| Teacher notes | Watch for remainders. |
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Day 5: Mixed Operation Problems and Review
Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Choose the correct operation and solve. |
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| Materials | Mixed problem cards |
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| Key vocabulary | decide, operation |
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| Engage (starter) | "Multiply or divide? You decide!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: partners pull problems, justify the operation, solve, and present. |
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| Plenary (close) | How did you decide? |
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| Assessment | Correct choice and solution. |
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| Teacher notes | Justification builds reasoning. |
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