Grade 6 Mathematics — Term 1, Week 7

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Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) write algebraic expressions from words; (2) substitute values and evaluate; (3) combine like terms.
Materials	Algebra tiles, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	expression, variable, coefficient, term, evaluate
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Write an expression: '5 more than a number' is n + 5."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Translating words to algebra. 2. Substitution: if n=3, find 2n+5. 3. Simplifying: 3a + 2a = 5a. 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Quick quiz: "If x=4, find 3x - 2."
Assessment	Correct translation and evaluation.
Teacher notes	Algebra foundation.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) solve multi-step equations with variables on one side; (2) with brackets; (3) check solutions.
Materials	Balance scales, whiteboards, equation cards.
Key vocabulary	equation, variable, inverse, solve, check
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Solve 3(x + 2) = 15. First, expand brackets: 3x + 6 = 15."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practice expanding. 2. Solving steps: simplify, isolate variable. 3. Equations with fractions/decimals. 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Partner quiz: create and swap equations.
Assessment	Correct solution and checking.
Teacher notes	Build algebraic reasoning.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) represent real situations with equations; (2) solve; (3) interpret answer in context.
Materials	Word problem cards, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	let, represent, solve, interpret
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "The sum of a number and 7 is 20. Equation: n + 7 = 20."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Model "let" statements. 2. Practice writing equations from various contexts (age, money, geometry). 3. Solve. 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Word problem relay.
Assessment	Correct equation and solution.
Teacher notes	Application of algebra.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) complete a table of values; (2) plot points; (3) draw a straight line graph.
Materials	Graph paper, rulers, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	table of values, coordinate, plot, linear
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "y = 2x + 1. If x=0, y=1; x=1, y=3. Plot and connect."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Build tables. 2. Plot points. 3. Draw line. 4. Interpret gradient (steepness) and y-intercept. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Graph gallery; discuss patterns.
Assessment	Correct table, plotting, line.
Teacher notes	Foundation for linear functions.

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) consolidate algebra; (2) complete a mini-project: "Algebra in Real Life"; (3) present.
Materials	Project materials, examples of algebra in context.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Find an example of algebra in daily life (e.g., mobile plans, taxi fare) and explain."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Research or think. 2. Write an equation and solve a problem. 3. Create a poster. 4. Present. 5. Peer feedback.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Gallery walk.
Assessment	Project: equation correctly models situation.
Teacher notes	See relevance of algebra.