Grade 6 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 4
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G6
Day 1: Ratio and Simplifying
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Write, simplify, and use ratios. |
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| Materials | Counters, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | ratio, equivalent, simplify, HCF |
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| Engage (starter) | "Same relationship, simplest form!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: write and simplify ratios using the HCF; scale ratios up and down. |
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| Plenary (close) | Simplify the ratio 12:18. |
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| Assessment | Correct simplest form. |
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| Teacher notes | Divide both parts by the HCF. |
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Day 2: Sharing in a Ratio
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Divide quantities in two- and three-part ratios. |
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| Materials | Counters, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | share, ratio, parts, total |
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| Engage (starter) | "Split the prize 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 30 in the ratio 3:2:1. |
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| Assessment | Correct shares. |
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| Teacher notes | Find one part first. |
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Day 3: Direct Proportion and Rate
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve direct proportion and rate problems. |
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| Materials | Ratio tables, price tags |
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| Key vocabulary | proportion, unit rate, per |
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| Engage (starter) | "If two cost this, how much for seven?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: build ratio tables; find the value of one; scale up; compare unit rates for best value. |
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| Plenary (close) | If 4 pens cost 80, find 7 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 4: Scale and Maps
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 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; use 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 5: Review: Ratio and Proportion
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate ratio, proportion, rate, scale. |
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| Materials | Review packet, games |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Proportion challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sharing, best-buy, and scale 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 | Keep ratio order consistent. |
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