First Term Lesson Note for Week Six

Class : Primary Two

Subject : Mathematics

Topic : Fractions

Duration : 80 Minutes

Period : Double Periods

Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :

i. Explain the meaning of fraction

ii. Draw the shapes of fraction

iii. Solve problems on fractions

Reference Book : New Method Mathematics for Primary School, Book 2.

Instructional Material : Chart on fraction, use of oranges, apples

Key Vocabulary Word : Fraction, numerator, denominator, shaded fraction,

Content :

Fraction is the numerical quantity that is not a whole number. For example 1/2, 0, 5. It also means small part of a whole. It is made up of two numbers called the numerator and denominator.

whole = 1

Half = 1/2

One – quarter = 1/4

Three – quarter = 3/4

Fractions as part of a whole.

In fraction, of simply means multiplication (x). For example:

1/2 of 4 = 1/2 x 4 = 2

1/2 of 10 = 1/2 x 10/1 = 5

1/4 of 16 = 1/4 x 16/1 = 4

Circle One-quarter from the objects given below.

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Presentation Steps :

Step 1 : The teacher revises the previous lesson with the learner by asking them questions.

Step 2 : He introduces the new Lesson topic to the learners by defining fractions

Step 3 : He then explain fractions using shapes and dividing them into equal and shading the given fractions

Step 4 : The teacher then explains fraction as part of whole number.

Evaluation / Assessment :

1. Draw the following shapes
2. What iis a fraction?
3. Solve the following fraction :

I. 1/2 of 8

II. 1/4 of 20

III. 1/2 of 12

Conclusion/ Wrap up : The teacher summarizes the lesson for a better understanding and marks the learners Note books.

Assignment : Mathematics textbook, page 32, 36 – 37.