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Grade 3 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 7

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G3

Day 1: Same Shape, Different Size

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesRecognise shapes that are the same shape but different sizes.
MaterialsShape cutouts (various sizes)
Key vocabularysimilar, same shape, size
Engage (starter)"Big triangle, small triangle - still triangles!"
Develop (main)Interactive: match large and small versions of the same shape; discuss what stayed the same.
Plenary (close)Find a matching pair.
AssessmentCorrect matches.
Teacher notesShape stays; size changes.

Day 2: Comparing Shapes: Similarities

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesDescribe similarities between shapes in the environment.
MaterialsShape hunt sheet
Key vocabularysimilar, sides, corners, compare
Engage (starter)"Shape hunt around the room!"
Develop (main)Interactive: find shapes in the environment; describe how two are alike (sides, corners).
Plenary (close)Share two similar shapes.
AssessmentAccurate comparisons.
Teacher notesConnect to real objects.

Day 3: Comparing Shapes: Differences

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesDescribe differences between shapes.
MaterialsShape cards, sorting mat
Key vocabularydifference, sides, angles
Engage (starter)"How are these two shapes different?"
Develop (main)Interactive: sort shapes and state one difference for each pair (number of sides, size, corners).
Plenary (close)Name one difference.
AssessmentCorrect differences.
Teacher notesPrecise vocabulary.

Day 4: Sorting Similar Objects

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesIdentify similar shapes and say why they are similar.
MaterialsObject cards
Key vocabularysimilar, classify, reason
Engage (starter)"Why do these belong together?"
Develop (main)Interactive: group similar objects and justify the grouping by shape features.
Plenary (close)Explain one group.
AssessmentSound reasoning.
Teacher notesJustification matters.

Day 5: Review: Similar Shapes

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesConsolidate similarity concepts.
MaterialsReview cards
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)"Shape match challenge!"
Develop (main)Interactive: matching and sorting game for similar shapes; quick sketch task.
Plenary (close)Share your match.
AssessmentStation accuracy.
Teacher notesReinforce same shape, different size.