Grade 4 Mathematics — Term 2, Week 10
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T2 G4
Day 1: Lines: Parallel and Perpendicular
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify parallel and perpendicular lines. |
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| Materials | Straws, geo strips |
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| Key vocabulary | parallel, perpendicular, intersect |
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| Engage (starter) | "Train tracks or a corner?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model parallel and perpendicular lines with straws; find examples in the room. |
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| Plenary (close) | Show a pair of parallel lines. |
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| Assessment | Correct identification. |
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| Teacher notes | Parallel never meet. |
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Day 2: Angles: Right, Acute, Obtuse
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Classify angles as right, acute, or obtuse. |
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| Materials | Angle cards, corner testers |
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| Key vocabulary | angle, right, acute, obtuse |
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| Engage (starter) | "Smaller or larger than a square corner?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: compare angles to a right-angle tester; sort angle cards into the three types. |
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| Plenary (close) | Sort one angle. |
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| Assessment | Correct classification. |
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| Teacher notes | Right angle is the benchmark. |
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Day 3: Comparing Angles
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Compare and order angles by size. |
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| Materials | Paper angle makers |
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| Key vocabulary | compare, larger, smaller |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which angle is wider?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: make angles with two strips; compare openings; order several angles. |
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| Plenary (close) | Order three angles. |
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| Assessment | Correct order. |
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| Teacher notes | Angle size is the opening. |
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Day 4: Properties of 2D Shapes
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Describe shapes by sides and angles. |
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| Materials | Shape cards, geoboards |
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| Key vocabulary | sides, angles, quadrilateral |
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| Engage (starter) | "What makes a square a square?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort quadrilaterals and triangles by side and angle properties; build examples. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a shape with 4 right angles. |
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| Assessment | Correct descriptions. |
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| Teacher notes | Use precise vocabulary. |
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Day 5: Symmetry
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify and draw lines of symmetry. |
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| Materials | Paper shapes, mirrors |
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| Key vocabulary | symmetry, line of symmetry, reflect |
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| Engage (starter) | "Fold to check for a perfect match!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: fold shapes to find symmetry lines; complete symmetrical drawings on a grid. |
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| Plenary (close) | Draw a line of symmetry. |
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| Assessment | Correct symmetry. |
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| Teacher notes | Some shapes have several. |
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