Grade 5 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 6
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G5
Day 1: Understanding Ratio
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Write and interpret simple ratios. |
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| Materials | Counters, ratio cards |
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| Key vocabulary | ratio, compare, part to part |
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| Engage (starter) | "Two blue for every three red!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: build sets and write ratios; describe part-to-part relationships. |
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| Plenary (close) | Write the ratio of 3 to 5. |
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| Assessment | Correct ratios. |
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| Teacher notes | Order in a ratio matters. |
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Day 2: Equivalent Ratios
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Find and simplify equivalent ratios. |
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| Materials | Counters, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | equivalent ratio, simplify |
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| Engage (starter) | "Same relationship, smaller numbers!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: scale ratios up and down; simplify by dividing both parts; match equivalents. |
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| Plenary (close) | Simplify the ratio 4:8. |
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| Assessment | Correct simplest form. |
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| Teacher notes | Divide both parts equally. |
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Day 3: Sharing in a Ratio
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Divide a quantity in a simple ratio. |
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| Materials | Counters, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | share, ratio, parts, total |
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| Engage (starter) | "Split it fairly by the ratio!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: add the parts; find one part; multiply for each share; adapt money to local currency. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share 15 in the ratio 2:1. |
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| Assessment | Correct shares. |
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| Teacher notes | Find one part first. |
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Day 4: Ratio and Rate Problems
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve simple ratio and rate problems. |
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| Materials | Problem strips, price tags |
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| Key vocabulary | ratio, rate, per, unit rate |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which is the better buy?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: solve ratio problems and compare unit rates to find best value. |
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| Plenary (close) | Find the cost per item. |
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| Assessment | Correct answers. |
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| Teacher notes | Unit rate means per one. |
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Day 5: Review: Ratio
Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate ratio and rate. |
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| Materials | Review packet, games |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Ratio challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: ratio matching and sharing games at stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share a simplified ratio. |
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| Assessment | Packet accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep the ratio order consistent. |
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