Grade 4 Mathematics — Term 2, Week 8
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T2 G4
Day 1: Units of Length
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify mm, cm, m, and km and their uses. |
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| Materials | Ruler, metre stick, chart |
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| Key vocabulary | millimetre, centimetre, metre, kilometre |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which unit for a pencil? For a road?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match objects and distances to the best unit; examine mm and cm on a ruler. |
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| Plenary (close) | Which unit for the playground length? |
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| Assessment | Correct unit choice. |
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| Teacher notes | Build a sense of size. |
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Day 2: Measuring Length
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Measure objects accurately in cm and mm. |
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| Materials | Rulers, objects |
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| Key vocabulary | measure, zero mark, precise |
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| Engage (starter) | "Line up the zero and read carefully." |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: measure objects at stations in cm and mm; record in a table. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share a measurement. |
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| Assessment | Accurate measuring. |
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| Teacher notes | Start at the zero mark. |
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Day 3: Converting Units
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Convert between mm, cm, m, and km. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards, chart |
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| Key vocabulary | convert, equivalent, 100, 1000 |
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| Engage (starter) | "How many cm in a metre?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: use relationships (10mm=1cm, 100cm=1m, 1000m=1km) to convert; practice on whiteboards. |
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| Plenary (close) | Convert 3 m to cm. |
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| Assessment | Correct conversions. |
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| Teacher notes | Know the key relationships. |
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Day 4: Length Word Problems
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve problems involving length. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | total length, difference |
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| Engage (starter) | "Two ropes joined - how long?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: solve add, subtract, and simple conversion length problems. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share your equation. |
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| Assessment | Correct answers. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep units consistent. |
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Day 5: Review: Length
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate measuring and converting length. |
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| Materials | Review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Measurement masters!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: measure-and-convert station rotation. |
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| Plenary (close) | Grade together. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Watch unit conversions. |
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