Grade 6 Mathematics — Term 2, Week 7
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T2 G6
Day 1: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 min
| Objectives | Add and subtract decimals accurately. |
|---|
| Materials | Place value charts, whiteboards |
|---|
| Key vocabulary | align, decimal point, regroup |
|---|
| Engage (starter) | "Line up the points!" |
|---|
| Develop (main) | Interactive: align decimal points; fill with placeholder zeros; add and subtract with regrouping. |
|---|
| Plenary (close) | Solve 12.6 - 4.75. |
|---|
| Assessment | Correct answers. |
|---|
| Teacher notes | Align the decimal points. |
|---|
Day 2: Multiplying Decimals
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 min
| Objectives | Multiply decimals by whole numbers and decimals. |
|---|
| Materials | Grid paper, whiteboards |
|---|
| Key vocabulary | multiply, decimal places, product |
|---|
| Engage (starter) | "Count the decimal places!" |
|---|
| Develop (main) | Interactive: multiply ignoring the point, then count total decimal places to place it; model with a grid. |
|---|
| Plenary (close) | Solve 3.2 x 4. |
|---|
| Assessment | Correct products. |
|---|
| Teacher notes | Total decimal places set the point. |
|---|
Day 3: Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 min
| Objectives | Divide decimals by whole numbers. |
|---|
| Materials | Whiteboards, place value chart |
|---|
| Key vocabulary | divide, quotient, decimal point |
|---|
| Engage (starter) | "Share the decimal evenly!" |
|---|
| Develop (main) | Interactive: divide as usual, keeping the decimal point aligned in the quotient; model one together. |
|---|
| Plenary (close) | Solve 6.4 divided by 4. |
|---|
| Assessment | Correct quotients. |
|---|
| Teacher notes | Keep the point in line. |
|---|
Day 4: Decimal Word Problems
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve multi-step decimal and money problems. |
|---|
| Materials | Problem strips, play money |
|---|
| Key vocabulary | total, change, per |
|---|
| Engage (starter) | "Real shopping and measuring!" |
|---|
| Develop (main) | Interactive: solve multi-step money and measurement problems; adapt to your local currency. |
|---|
| Plenary (close) | Share your solution. |
|---|
| Assessment | Correct answers. |
|---|
| Teacher notes | Watch for two-step problems. |
|---|
Day 5: Review: Decimal Operations
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate all decimal operations. |
|---|
| Materials | Review packet, games |
|---|
| Key vocabulary | review |
|---|
| Engage (starter) | "Decimal operation relay!" |
|---|
| Develop (main) | Interactive: relay solving add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal problems. |
|---|
| Plenary (close) | Solve one on the board. |
|---|
| Assessment | Packet accuracy. |
|---|
| Teacher notes | Watch decimal point placement. |
|---|