Grade 6 Mathematics — Term 1, Week 6

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Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 6 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) add, subtract, multiply, divide fractions; (2) solve multi-step fraction problems; (3) apply to real contexts.
Materials	Fraction tiles, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	LCD, reciprocal, product, quotient
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Quick mental: "1/2 + 1/3 = ? 5/6."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Review each operation with examples. 2. Mixed practice. 3. Word problems (recipes, sharing). 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Fraction relay.
Assessment	Correct across all operations.
Teacher notes	Fluency check.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 6 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) convert between fractions, decimals, percentages fluently; (2) order mixed sets; (3) solve comparative problems.
Materials	Fraction-decimal-percentage chart, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	convert, equivalent, order, compare
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Convert 0.75 to a fraction (3/4) and percentage (75%)."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practice conversions. 2. Order a mix. 3. Word problems: "Which is larger, 40% or 2/5?" (equal). 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Conversion bingo.
Assessment	Accurate and quick conversion.
Teacher notes	Fundamental skill.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 6 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) calculate percentage change; (2) apply to discounts, tax, profit, loss; (3) use multiplier method.
Materials	Calculators, store flyers, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	original, increase, decrease, multiplier, discount
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "A phone costs $30 000. It's on sale for 20% off. How much? Multiply by 0.8."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practice multiplier method. 2. Real-life scenarios: salary increase, price mark-up. 3. Calculate percentage change: (difference/original)x100. 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Shopping spree activity.
Assessment	Correct calculation.
Teacher notes	Essential life skill.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 6 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) solve ratio and proportion problems; (2) use scaling; (3) apply to map scales and similar figures.
Materials	Maps, scale drawings, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	ratio, proportion, scale, scale factor
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "On a map, 1 cm = 5 km. The distance is 8 cm on map - real distance? 40 km."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practice map scales. 2. Similar shapes: sides in proportion. 3. Direct and inverse proportion. 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Map reading challenge.
Assessment	Correct use of proportion.
Teacher notes	Connect to geography.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 6 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) consolidate key topics; (2) complete a test; (3) self-assess.
Materials	Test, self-assessment sheet.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Quick quiz: "Convert 3/8 to decimal and %. Ratio 2:5, if total 35, parts?"
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Test. 2. Self-mark. 3. Identify strengths. 4. Write a study plan. 5. Pair share.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Study plan exchange.
Assessment	Test score; reflection.
Teacher notes	Target intervention.