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Grade 6 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 5

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G6

Day 1: Algebraic Expressions

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min
ObjectivesWrite and simplify algebraic expressions.
MaterialsAlgebra tiles, whiteboards
Key vocabularyvariable, expression, like terms
Engage (starter)"Let a letter stand for the number!"
Develop (main)Interactive: write expressions from phrases; collect like terms with tiles; simplify.
Plenary (close)Simplify 4a + 2a - a.
AssessmentCorrect simplifications.
Teacher notesOnly like terms combine.

Day 2: Substitution

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min
ObjectivesSubstitute values into expressions and formulae.
MaterialsWhiteboards, value cards
Key vocabularysubstitute, evaluate, formula
Engage (starter)"Swap the letter for a number!"
Develop (main)Interactive: substitute values into expressions and simple formulae; evaluate using the order of operations.
Plenary (close)Find 3n - 2 when n = 5.
AssessmentCorrect values.
Teacher notesFollow the order of operations.

Day 3: Solving Equations

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min
ObjectivesSolve one-step and two-step equations.
MaterialsBalance model, whiteboards
Key vocabularyequation, solve, inverse, balance
Engage (starter)"Keep the scale balanced!"
Develop (main)Interactive: model equations on a balance; use inverse operations; solve two-step equations step by step.
Plenary (close)Solve 2n + 3 = 11.
AssessmentCorrect solutions.
Teacher notesUndo addition before multiplication.

Day 4: Number Patterns and Rules

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min
ObjectivesFind and use rules for sequences.
MaterialsPattern cards, whiteboards
Key vocabularysequence, term, rule, position
Engage (starter)"Predict the tenth term!"
Develop (main)Interactive: find the rule linking position to term; extend sequences; predict later terms.
Plenary (close)Find the rule for 3, 6, 9, 12.
AssessmentCorrect rules.
Teacher notesLink position to term value.

Day 5: Review: Algebra

Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min
ObjectivesConsolidate expressions, substitution, equations.
MaterialsReview packet, games
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)"Algebra challenge!"
Develop (main)Interactive: simplify, substitute, and solve games at stations.
Plenary (close)Solve one equation on the board.
AssessmentPacket accuracy.
Teacher notesBalance both sides.