Grade 5 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 2
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G5
Day 1: Multiplying Large Numbers
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Multiply 3-digit by 2-digit numbers. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards, grid paper |
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| Key vocabulary | partial product, align, product |
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| Engage (starter) | "Bigger numbers, same clever steps!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: multiply by ones then tens with a placeholder zero; add partial products; estimate first. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve 324x21. |
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| Assessment | Correct products. |
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| Teacher notes | Remember the placeholder zero. |
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Day 2: Dividing with 2-Digit Divisors
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Divide by 2-digit divisors. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards, place value chart |
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| Key vocabulary | divisor, quotient, estimate, remainder |
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| Engage (starter) | "How many groups fit?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: estimate the quotient using multiples; divide step by step; check by multiplying. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve 288 divided by 12. |
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| Assessment | Correct quotients. |
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| Teacher notes | Estimate the quotient first. |
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Day 3: Multiplication and Division Problems
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve multi-step problems with both operations. |
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| Materials | Problem strips |
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| Key vocabulary | word problem, per, groups, share |
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| Engage (starter) | "Groups and sharing in real life!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: choose the operation for each story; solve multi-step problems; adapt to local currency. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share your solution. |
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| Assessment | Correct answers. |
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| Teacher notes | Plan the steps first. |
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Day 4: Estimation and Checking
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Estimate and check computation. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | estimate, round, reasonable, check |
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| Engage (starter) | "Is the answer sensible?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: estimate before solving; compare with exact answers; check division by multiplying back. |
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| Plenary (close) | Estimate 42x19. |
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| Assessment | Reasonable estimates. |
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| Teacher notes | Estimation catches errors. |
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Day 5: Review: Multiplication and Division
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate both operations. |
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| Materials | Games, worksheet |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Operation relay!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: mixed multiply and divide stations with checking. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve one on the board. |
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| Assessment | Practice accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Encourage checking. |
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