WeLearn Teacher Lesson Plan Hub

Ready-to-teach weekly lesson plans per subject, per class — five day-plans each, aligned to the Jamaica NSC / MoE pacing. Teachers across the Caribbean: adapt currency, seasons and local examples to your territory.
Back

Grade 5 Mathematics — Term 1, Week 9

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn Math

Day 41: Number Theory: Factors, Multiples, Primes

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 9 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) identify factors and multiples; (2) determine prime numbers up to 100; (3) use factor trees for prime factorization.
MaterialsHundred charts, factor tree worksheets, counters.
Key vocabularyfactor, multiple, prime, composite, factorization
Engage (starter)(10 min) "Sieve of Eratosthenes - let's find the primes up to 100!"
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Use hundred chart to mark multiples, leaving primes. 2. Practice factor trees. 3. Express as product of primes (e.g., 36 = 2^2 x 3^2). 4. Partner quiz. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Prime number rap.
AssessmentCorrect factorization; identification of primes.
Teacher notesFoundation for fractions and algebra.

Day 42: Fractions: Multiplying Fractions

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 9 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) multiply two fractions; (2) simplify before multiplying; (3) solve word problems.
MaterialsFraction models, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabularyproduct, numerator, denominator, simplify
Engage (starter)(10 min) "1/2 x 1/3 means half of a third - use area model to see it's 1/6."
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Model with fraction squares. 2. Teach algorithm: multiply tops, multiply bottoms, simplify. 3. Practice with cancelling. 4. Word problems. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Quick quiz: 2/3 x 3/4.
AssessmentCorrect product; use of simplifying.
Teacher notesEmphasise "of" means multiply.

Day 43: Fractions: Dividing Fractions (Keep-Change-Flip)

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 9 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) divide a fraction by a whole number and by another fraction; (2) use reciprocal; (3) solve problems.
MaterialsFraction tiles, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabularyreciprocal, invert, quotient
Engage (starter)(10 min) "How many 1/4s are in 1/2? 2! So 1/2 / 1/4 = 2."
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Use visual models. 2. Teach "keep, change, flip". 3. Practice. 4. Word problems. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Partner check; share strategies.
AssessmentCorrect quotient; understanding of concept.
Teacher notesReinforce with real examples (e.g., recipes).

Day 44: Percentages: Increase and Decrease

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 9 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) calculate percentage increase and decrease; (2) apply to discounts, profit, tax; (3) use multiplier method.
MaterialsCalculators, store ads, worksheets.
Key vocabularyincrease, decrease, discount, tax, original, multiplier
Engage (starter)(10 min) "A shirt costs $2000, on sale for 15% off. How much do you pay? Find 85% of 2000."
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Calculate new amount directly: (100% +/- change)% x original. 2. Practice with discounts and mark-ups. 3. Real-life ads: calculate sale price. 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Shopping spree activity.
AssessmentCorrect percentage calculations.
Teacher notesPractical life skill.

Day 45: Review: Number Theory, Fractions, Percentages

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 9 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) review all topics; (2) complete a test; (3) set goals for Term 1 exam.
MaterialsTest, goal sheet.
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)(10 min) Quick oral: "Prime factors of 24? Multiply 2/3 x 6/8."
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Test. 2. Self-mark. 3. Write goals: "I will improve ___ by ___." 4. Discuss study strategies. 5. Share with partner.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Goal setting ceremony.
AssessmentTest score; goal sheet.
Teacher notesExam preparation.