Grade 6 Mathematics — Term 2, Week 5
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T2 G6
Day 1: Direct Proportion
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve direct proportion problems. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards, tables |
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| Key vocabulary | proportion, direct, per, increase |
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| Engage (starter) | "If two cost this much, how much for six?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: build ratio tables; find the value of one, then scale up; solve proportion problems. |
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| Plenary (close) | If 3 pens cost 60, find 5 pens. |
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| Assessment | Correct answers. |
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| Teacher notes | Find the value of one first. |
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Day 2: Unit Rate
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 min
| Objectives | Find and use unit rates. |
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| Materials | Price tags, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | rate, unit rate, per |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which is the better buy?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: calculate price per item or distance per hour; compare unit rates to find best value; adapt to local currency. |
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| Plenary (close) | Find the cost per item. |
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| Assessment | Correct unit rates. |
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| Teacher notes | Unit rate means per one. |
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Day 3: Scale and Maps
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 min
| Objectives | Use scale to find real distances. |
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| Materials | Maps, rulers |
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| Key vocabulary | scale, distance, represent |
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| Engage (starter) | "One centimetre stands for one kilometre!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: measure map distances; apply the scale to find real distances; discuss Caribbean map examples. |
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| Plenary (close) | Use a scale to find a real distance. |
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| Assessment | Correct calculations. |
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| Teacher notes | State the units clearly. |
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Day 4: Proportion Word Problems
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve varied proportion and rate problems. |
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| Materials | Problem strips |
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| Key vocabulary | proportion, rate, scale |
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| Engage (starter) | "Real-life proportion puzzles!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: solve recipe scaling, speed, and best-buy problems; check reasonableness. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share your solution. |
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| Assessment | Correct answers. |
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| Teacher notes | Set up the table carefully. |
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Day 5: Review: Proportion and Rate
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate proportion, rate, and scale. |
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| Materials | Review packet |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Proportion challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: best-buy and scaling games at stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share a unit rate. |
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| Assessment | Packet accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce value of one. |
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