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Basic 8 Mathematics Term 3 Week 5 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Mathematics
Class: Basic 8
Topic: Area of a Circle
| Strand: Geometry and Measurement | Sub-strand: Area of a Circle |
| Indicator (code): B8.3.2.1.1 | Content Std (code): B8.3.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of the area of a circle |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can derive the formula for the area of a circle | Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem solving (CP), Communication and Collaboration (CC) |
| T.L.R.(s): Compass, circular paper cut-outs, scissors, glue |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Recap previous knowledge about Area of a Circle.
Quick brainstorm: What do you already know about Area of a Circle?
Introduction to today's objectives regarding Area of a Circle.
Mental drill or quick quiz related to Area of a Circle. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Direct students to draw, divide, and rearrange a circle into a parallelogram-like shape to explore geometric concepts.
Explain the relationship between the circle's circumference and radius to understand the base and height of the rearranged shape.
Guide students to derive and understand the circle area formula: Area = πr².
Assess understanding by having students calculate the area of a circle using given measurements and approximations for π. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Summarize what we learned today about Area of a Circle.
Oral assessment: Answer key questions on Area of a Circle.
Learners share one new thing they found out about Area of a Circle.
Check for understanding and wrap up the week on Area of a Circle. |
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Create Lesson PlanMore Basic 8 Mathematics Term 3 Lessons
Week 1Sub-strand: Multiplying & Dividing FractionsWeek 2Sub-strand: Variables and ExpressionsWeek 3Sub-strand: Pythagoras’ TheoremWeek 4Sub-strand: Pythagoras’ TheoremWeek 5 (current)Week 6Sub-strand: Area of a CircleWeek 7Sub-strand: Surface Area of PrismsWeek 8Sub-strand: Data PresentationWeek 9Sub-strand: ProbabilityWeek 10Sub-strand: ProbabilityWeek 11Sub-strand: All Sub-strandsWeek 12Sub-strand: End of Term Assessment