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Grade 4 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 7

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G4

Day 1: Perimeter

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesFind the perimeter of shapes.
MaterialsRulers, shape cards
Key vocabularyperimeter, distance around
Engage (starter)"Walk around the edge!"
Develop (main)Interactive: measure and add side lengths to find the perimeter of various shapes.
Plenary (close)Find the perimeter of a 4cm by 6cm rectangle.
AssessmentCorrect perimeters.
Teacher notesAdd all the sides.

Day 2: Area of Rectangles

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesFind the area of rectangles.
MaterialsGrid paper, tiles
Key vocabularyarea, square unit, length, width
Engage (starter)"Count or multiply the squares!"
Develop (main)Interactive: cover rectangles with squares; use area equals length times width.
Plenary (close)Find the area of a 5 by 7 rectangle.
AssessmentCorrect areas.
Teacher notesArea links to multiplication.

Day 3: Area of Irregular Shapes

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesEstimate the area of irregular shapes.
MaterialsGrid paper
Key vocabularyarea, estimate, square unit
Engage (starter)"Count the squares inside the leaf!"
Develop (main)Interactive: trace shapes on a grid; count whole and part squares to estimate area.
Plenary (close)Estimate the area of a shape.
AssessmentReasonable estimates.
Teacher notesCombine part squares into wholes.

Day 4: Area and Perimeter Problems

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesSolve problems with area and perimeter.
MaterialsGrid paper, problem strips
Key vocabularyarea, perimeter, compare
Engage (starter)"Same perimeter, different area?"
Develop (main)Interactive: solve problems finding and comparing area and perimeter of shapes.
Plenary (close)Which is which?
AssessmentCorrect distinction.
Teacher notesPerimeter is around, area is inside.

Day 5: Review: Perimeter and Area

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min
ObjectivesConsolidate perimeter and area.
MaterialsGrid task cards
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)"Perimeter and area challenge!"
Develop (main)Interactive: station cards finding perimeter and area.
Plenary (close)Share your answers.
AssessmentStation accuracy.
Teacher notesKeep the two ideas distinct.