Mathematics Syllabus

Grades 1 - 4
 Mathematics syllabus: Grade 1 - 4

Table of Contents

Introduction ...........................................................................................................
Grade 1
Learning and Teaching Mathematics in Grade 1 .....................................................
Learning Objectives for Grade 1 .............................................................................
Unit 1: The natural numbers up to 9 .........................................................................
Unit 2: Addition and subtraction up to 9 .................................................................
Unit 3: The whole numbers from 0 to 20 .................................................................
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Unit 4: Addition and subtraction up to 20 ................................................................
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Unit 5: Measurement using non-formal units ..........................................................
Unit 6: Fractions .....................................................................................................
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Unit 7: Multiplication and division up to 20 ............................................................
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Unit 8: Lines and simple shapes ...............................................................................
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Unit 9: The whole numbers up to 100 .....................................................................
Unit 10: Ethiopian currency ....................................................................................
Unit 11: Time ..........................................................................................................
Unit 12: Handling and pattern .................................................................................

Grade 2
Learning and Teaching Mathematics in Grade 2 .....................................................
Learning Objectives for Grade 2 ..............................................................................
Unit 1: Addition and subtraction up to 100 ..............................................................
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Unit 2: Multiplication and division up to 100. .........................................................
Unit 3: Measurement - length, capacity, weight, time .............................................
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Unit 4: Fractions ......................................................................................................
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Unit 5: Whole numbers up to 1000. .........................................................................
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Unit 6: Points, lines and shapes ...............................................................................
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Unit 7: Money ..........................................................................................................
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Unit 8: Time ............................................................................................................
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Unit 9: Data handling and pattern ............................................................................

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Grade 3
Learning and Teaching Mathematics in Grade 3 .....................................................
Learning Objectives for Grade 3 ..............................................................................
Unit 1: The whole numbers up to 10,000 and their order .......................................
Unit 2: Measurement ...............................................................................................
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Unit 3: Fractions ......................................................................................................
Unit 4: Addition and subtraction of whole numbers up to 10,000............................
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Unit 5: Multiplication and division up to 10,000.....................................................
Unit 6: Lines and shapes..........................................................................................
Unit 7: Money .........................................................................................................
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Unit 8: Time ............................................................................................................
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Unit 9: Data handling ..............................................................................................

Grade 4
Learning and Teaching Mathematics in Grade 4 .....................................................
Learning Objectives for Grade 4 ..............................................................................
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Unit 1: The whole numbers up to 1,000,000 .........................................................
Unit 2: The four operations on whole numbers up to 1,00,000 ...............................
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Unit 3: Fractions and decimals ................................................................................
Unit 4: Measurement .............................................................................................
Unit 5: Shapes and solids .......................................................................................
Unit 6: Time ...........................................................................................................
Unit 7: Data handling ............................................................................................

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Introduction
Mathematics is a crucial part of our everyday life. We use it in everyday In Geometry, students learn about the properties and representation of 2-
activities like buying food and clothes, keeping time, measuring and playing dimensional shapes and 3-dimentional objects and the part they playt in
games. Children come to school having already experienced mathematics their everyday lives.
informally by doing everyday tasks in order, handing different objects,
enjoying pattern. They may already have some idea of number and shape, In Data Handling and Pattern, students develop their understanding of the
sorting and sharing but they do not realize they are doing mathematics as it use of pictures and graphs to communicate information.
is merely part of their everyday lives when they dress, eat, travel or shop
with their parents. It is a reasoning and creative activity which provides a The purpose of this curriculum is to ensure that students develop an
method of solving problems in everyday life situations and it is taught from appreciation of how mathematics is used, an enjoyment of the reasoning
a base of concrete experiences so that students learn to solve problems and problem solving ability that its study develops and competence in its
themselves. fundamental tools. We hope that students and teachers will also enjoy their
mathematics lessons
The Curriculum Guide for Grade One and Two Mathematics includes the
main aims of teaching and learning mathematics, the Learning Objectives Grade 1-4: Mathematics
and Syllabus Content for Grade One and Grade Two, the period distribution Curriculum guide revision team
for mathematics and some teaching and learning activities and resources Ato Tesfaye Ayele ……….. . MoE
suggestions. Ato Fikremariam Regassa…… MoE
Ato Mesfin Tefera ………….. MoE
It is organized in four strands which follow through from Grade Ato Abebe Basainew ………. MoE
1 – Grade 4.
 Number Participants from the region
 Measurement including money and time
Ato Bayisa Abdeta …….. Oromia Education Bureau
 Geometry – lines, shapes and solids Ato Gizachew Asrat ……. Amhara Education Bureau
 Data handling and pattern Ato Amsalu Abdisa ……. B/Gumuze Education Bureau
In Number, students develop their understanding of the concept of number Ato Girmay Negash ……. Tigray Education Bureau
and competence in using mental and written strategies for solving problems Ato Abdulahi Sayid ……. Somali Education Bureau
In Measurement, students learn to identify and quantify different attributes W/o Berinesh Genet ……. Addis Ababa Education Bureau
of objects so they can be compared. They learn to use both on-standard and
standard units of measure. Experience in using Ethiopian currency is International Consultant
included and the measure and reading of time. Dr. Patricia Hiddleston….. UK
 Mathematics syllabus: Grade 1 - 4

Allotment of Periods
for Units and Sub-units of Mathematics Grade 1 - 4
Number of Periods
Grade Unit Sub-unit Sub-unit Total
Unit 1: The natural numbers up to 9 1.1. The natural numbers from 1 to 5 and their order 10
1 1.2. The natural numbers from 6 to 9 and the order of the 10 20
natural numbers up to 9
2.1. Addition up to 9 9
Unit 2: Addition and subtraction up to 9 2.2. Subtraction up to 9 9 22
2.3. Addition of three add 4
3.1. The number 0 3
Unit 3: The whole numbers from 0 to 20 3.2. The whole numbers from 0 to 20 sum not exceeding 6 12
20
3.3. Place value of units and tens 3
4.1. Addition of whole numbers from 0 to 20 sum not 7
Unit 4: Addition and subtraction up to 20 exceeding 20 17
4.2. Subtraction of whole numbers from 0 to 20 7
4.3. Problems using addition and subtraction 3
5.1. Length 3
Unit 5: Measurement using non-formal 5.2. Capacity 3 9
units 5.3. Weight 3
Unit 6: Fractions 6.1. Halres 3 6
6.2. Quarters 3
Unit 7: Multiplication and division up to 7.1. Multiplication by 2 up to 20 10 22
20 7.2. Division by 2 up to 20 (no remainder) 12
Unit 8: Lines and simple shapes 8.1. Straight and curved lines 4 10
8.2. Rectangle, triangle and circles 6
9.1. The multiples of 10 6
Unit 9: The whole numbers up to 100 9.2. The whole numbers from 21 up to 100 6 18
9.3. The elder of the whole number up to 100 3
9.4. Place value in units and tens 3

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Number of Periods
Grade Unit Sub-unit Sub-unit Total
Unit 10: Ethiopian currency 10.1. Ethiopian coins and notes 2 4
10.2: Relationship between coins and note 2
Unit 11: Time 11.1. Time of the day 3 5
11.2. Days of the week 2
Unit 12: Data handling and pattern 12.1. Simple picture graphs 3 5
12.2. Simple patterns 2
1.1. Revision of whole numbers up to 100 4
2 Unit 1: Addition and Subtraction up to 1.2. Addition and subtraction up to 20 and whole numbers 4
100 up to 100
1.3. Addition and subtraction of a one digit number to 7
(from a two-digit number with no carrying) barrowing 54
1.4. Addition and subtraction of one-digit number to from
a two-digit number with carrying borrowing 10
1.5. Addition and subtraction of two-digit whole numbers
with out carrying and borrowing 10
1.6. Addition and subtraction of two digit numbers with
carrying and borrowing 15
1.7. Word problem involving addition and subtraction up
to 100 4
2.1. Multiplication and division of whole numbers up to 10
Unit 2: Multiplication and division up to 100 by 2 and 10
100 2.2. Multiplication of whole numbers up to 100 by 0 and 1 22 40
and division by 1
2.3. Multiplication and division of whole numbers up to 8
100 by 3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 with out remainder
3.1. Length in cm and m 2
Unit3: Measurement-length, capacity, 3.2. Addition and subtraction of the same unit of length 2
weight, time 3.3. Capacity in litres 1 10
3.4. Addition and subtraction of litres 2
3.5. Weight in kg 1
3.6. Addition and subtraction of kg 2
4.1. Revision of halves and quarters 2 6
Unit 4: Fractions 4.2. Thirds 2
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Number of Periods
Grade Unit Sub-unit Sub-unit Total
4.3. Wholes and fractions 2
5.1. The multiples of 100 4
Unit 5: Whole numbers up to 1000 5.2. The whole numbers 101-1000 4 12
5.3. Place value of whole numbers up to 1000 2
5.4. The order of whole numbers up to 1000 2
6.1. Points and lined 5
Unit 6: Points, lines and shapes 6.2. Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles 7 14
6.3. Shapes in the environment 2
Unit 7: Money 7.1. Addition and subtraction money using Ethiopian 2
currency 4
7.2. Role play of shopping 2
Unit 8: Time 8.1. Time in hours-half hours and quarter hours on an 2
analogue and a digital clock 4
8.2. Hours and minutes 2
9.1. Collecting of simple data 2
9.2. A table of simple data 2 6
Unit 9: Data handling and pattern
9.3. Simple patterns of numbers and shapes 2
1.1. Revision of whole numbers up to 1000 4
3 1.2. Calculation using whole numbers up to 100 5
Unit 1: The whole numbers up to 10,000
1.3. The multiples of 100 and of 1000 up to 10,000 4 27
and their order
1.4. The whole numbers up to 10,000 8
1.5. Comparing and ordering whole numbers up to 10,000 6
2.1. Length in millimetre, centimetre, metre and kilometre 6
Unit 2: Measurement 2.2. Weight in gram, kilogram and quintal 4 14
2.3. Capacity in ml and l 4
3.1. Revision of thirds 2
Unit 3: Fraction 1 1 12
3.2. Unit fraction from to 4
2 10
3.3. Half and quarter of whole numbers 2
3.4. Comparison of simple fraction 4

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Number of Periods
Grade Unit Sub-unit Sub-unit Total
Unit 4: Addition and subtraction of whole 4.1. Addition of whole number up to 10,000 12 28
numbers up to 10,000 4.2. Subtraction of whole numbers up to 10,000 12
4.3. Word problems on addition and subtraction 4
5.1. Multiplication of multiples of 100 by 1-digit number 5
Unit 5: Multiplication and division up to 5.2. Multiplication of multiples of 1000 by 1-digit
10,000 numbers 6
5.3. Multiplication of while numbers by 1-digit number 37
(products less than 10,000) 8
5.4. Division of multiples of 10 and 100 up to 10,000 by 1-
digt number and 10 7
5.5. Division of whole numbers up to 10,000 by 1-digit
11
numbers with and without remainder
6.1. Intersecting, parallel and perpendicular lines 3
6.2. Construction of intersecting parallel and perpendicular 4 16
Unit 6: Lines and shapes
lines
6.3. Rectangles, squares, parallelograms and trapeziums 6
6.4. The circles 3
Unit 7: Money 7.1. Conversion of units of money 3 5
7.2. Word problems using Ethiopian currency 2
8.1. Reading clocks 1
Unit 8: Time 8.2. Hours and minutes 2 6
8.3. Day, weeks, months and years 2
8.4. Simple calendar 1
Unit 9: Data handling 9.1. Simple picture graphs 3 5
9.2. Interpretation of simple picture graphs. 2
1.1. Revision of whole numbers up to 10,000 3
4 Unit 1: The whole numbers up to 1.2. Multiples of 1000, 10,000 and 100,000 3
1,000,000 1.3. Whole numbers up to 1,000,000 4 25
1.4. Place value of 6-digitt numbers 5
1.5. Comparing and ordering whole numbers up to 5
1,000,000
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Number of Periods
Grade Unit Sub-unit Sub-unit Total
2.1. Addition and subtraction of whole numbers up to 11
Unit 2: The four operations on whole 1,000,000
numbers up to 1,000,000 2.2. Multiplication of whole numbers with product less 15 41
than 1,000,000
2.3. Division of whole numbers up to 1,000,000 by 1-digit 15
numbers and 10
3.1. Fractions as parts of a whole 4
Unit 3: Fractions and decimals 3.2. Comparison and ordering of fractions with the same 2
denominators
3.3. Addition and subtraction of fractions with the same 3 27
denominator
3.4. Equivalent fractions 5
3.5. Tenths, hundredths and decimals 4
3.6. Comparison and ordering of decimals to 2 decimal 5
places
3.7. Addition and subtraction of decimals to 2 decimal 4
places
4.1. Measurement of length 6
Unit 4: Measurement 4.2. Measurement of weight 6 18
4.3. Measurement of capacity 6
5.1. The right angle 3
Unit 5: Shapes and solids 5.2. Points, straight lines and planes 5 20
5.3. Perimeter and area of rectangle and squares 7
5.4. Simple solids 5
6.1. Hours, minutes and seconds 3
Unit 6: Time 6.2. Calculations with units of time 3 9
6.3. Comparison of time measurement 3
7.1. Construction of simple bar graphs from collected data 3
Unit 7: Data handling 7.2. Interpretation of bar graphs 3 10
7.3. Average of up to 4 numbers 4

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Grade 4
 Mathematics syllabus: Grade 4

Learning and Teaching Mathematics in Grade Four

Grade Four is the end of the lower primary cycle and is a crucial year In Grade Four there are many problems to solve as problem solving is
for students. Many have found mathematics enjoyable and are at the heart of mathematics. It is important at this stage that students
confident in their ability to succeed in it. It is important that this become confident in their ability to solve problems. Problem solving
enjoyment and confidence continues. Teachers can do much to can be seen as four definite steps
achieve this. 1. understanding the task
They can 2. starting the task
 be enthusiastic mathematics teachers showing that they enjoy 3. doing the task
mathematic themselves 4. reporting on it
 use everyday examples so that students see that mathematics
is useful Remember the two important rules when setting problems:
 use the students’ own interests as examples in their lessons to  The problems should not be too difficult for the students. If you
motivate them give too difficult problems students will decide they can never
 explain to students how important mathematics is for their solve problems and will stop trying.
future careers  The language must be carefully chosen. Your problems are to test
 use different activities and teaching methods so that their mathematical skills and not language skills. The language used
mathematics lessons are motivating must be simple and easily understood by the student so that the
 make sure that the work given is achievable so that the problem is clear. Read through each problem with your students
majority of students have a good chance of being successful before they start solving it so that they know exactly what it
 gave praise whenever possible means.

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The Learning Objectives for Grade Four

 The following level of mathematical knowledge, abilities and skills have to be achieved in Grade Four.
 At the end of Grade Four, students should be able to:
 read, write and order whole numbers up to 1,000,000.
 perform the four fundamental operations on whole numbers up to 1,000,000
 use units of mass, capacity and length.
 extend knowledge of fractions
 recognize and draw a right angle
 describe different cases of positional relations between straight lines.
 acquire basic skills on drawing and construction of geometric figures.
 perform simple exercises on perimeter and area
 recognize solids like cubes, cylinders, spheres and pyramids
 use hours, minutes and seconds
 compare measures of time
 construct and interpret simple bar graphs
 find an average of up to 4 numbers

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Unit 1: The whole numbers up to 1,000,000 (25 periods)
Unit outcomes: Students will be able to:
 read, write, compare and order whole numbers up to 10,000
 read and write multiples of 10,000 and 100,000 up to 1,000,000
 read and write whole numbers up to 1,000,000
 identify place value of 6 digit numbers
 compare and order whole numbers up to 1,000,000
 approximate values of numbers by round off numbers to the nearest 10s, 100s, 1000, 10,000s and 100,000s.

Competencies Contents Teaching & Learning Activities and Resources Assessment Techniques
Students will be able to: 1. The whole numbers up to
1,000,000
 read whole numbers up 1.1 revision of whole  Students read and write whole numbers up to 10,000  Give exercises on order of
to 10,000 numbers up to 10,000  Students in pairs make up sets of five whole numbers up whole numbers up to
 write whole numbers up (3 periods) to 10,000 and ask their neighbour to order them. 10,000.
to 10,000
 compare and order whole
numbers up to 10,000
 determine the multiples 1.2 The multiples of 1000,  Students determine the multiples of 1000, 10,000 &  Class work/ Home work
of 1000 up to 1,000,000 10,000 and 100,000 100,000 up to 1,000,000 exercises on multiples of
 determine the multiples of (3 periods)  Students add and subtract two whole numbers which are 1000, 10,000 & 100,000.
10,000 up to 1,000,000 multiples of 1000, 10,000, 100,000 & up to 1,000,000  Ask students to add,
 determine the multiples subtract and compair
 Compare whole number which are multiples of 1000,
of 100,000 up to multiples of 1000, 10,000
10,000 & 100,000.
1,000,000 & 100,000.
 perform addition of two
whole numbers which
are multiples of 1000 and
 perform addition of two
whole numbers which
 are multiples of 1000 and
100,000
 perform subtraction of
two whole numbers
which are multiples of
1000
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multiples of 1000 and
10,000
 Perform subtraction of
multiples of 10,000 and
100,000
 compare whole numbers
which are multiples of
1000, 10,000 and
100,000
 find whole numbers up 1.3 Whole numbers up to  Students make a table of the multiples of 10,000  Class and home work
to 1,000,000 by adding 1,000,000 (4 periods) 100,000, up to 1,000,000 exercises on writing whole
numbers up to 5 digit  Students read whole numbers up to 1,000,000 from numbers up to 1,000,000.
numbers to multiples of constructed table.  Ask students to tell aloud
1000, 10,000 and whole number up to
100,000 1,000,000
 read whole numbers up
to 1,000,000
 write whole numbers up
to 1,000,000
 identify the place value 1.4 Place value of 6-digit  Students make a place value table of hundred thousands,  Give students 6-digit
of a digit in a 6-digit numbers (5 periods) ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens and ones place numbers to put into a place
numeral given numbers in their correct column value table.

HTh TTh TH H T O

 compare two whole 1.5 Comparing and  Students find out numbers between two 6-digit numbers  Ask students to order
numbers up to 1,000,000 ordering whole numbers if there is any three-6 digit numbers for
 order whole numbers up up to 1,000,000 (5 periods)  Students use the symbols (<, =, >) to compare two 6- homework
to 1,000,000 in digit numbers  Ask students to determine
ascending and numbers between two
 Students in pairs write four or five 6-digit numbers and
descending order given 6-digit numbers
ask each other to order them in ascending and descending
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Competencies Contents Teaching & Learning Activities and Resources Assessment Techniques
 use the symbol for 1.6 Approximation of  Students understand the importance of approximation in  Ask students to distinguish
approximation numbers by rounding off. everyday life like in counting populations the symbol for
 round whole numbers up (5 periods)  Students read and write the symbol for approximation approximation from a set
to 1000 to 10s and 100s of other symbols.
 Students round numbers first to 10s and then to 100s like
 round whole numbers up  Give students examples of
6346  6350 (rounding to tens)
rounding to 10s, 100s and
6346  6300 (rounding to hundreds)
to 1,000,000 to 10s,
100s, 1000s,10,000s and 1000s.
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Unit 2: The four operations on whole numbers up to 1,000,000 (41 period)
Unit outcomes: Students will be able to:
 add whole numbers up to 1,000,000
 subtract whole numbers up to 1,000,000.

Competencies Contents Teaching and Learning Activities and Resources Assessment Techniques
Students will be able to: 2. The four operations on
whole numbers up to
1,000,000
 determine the sum of 2.1 Addition and  Students find the sum of two whole numbers using place  Ask students to give an
two whole numbers up subtraction of whole value. example showing the
to 1,000,000 numbers up to 1,000,000  Students in pairs recall the commutative law for addition commutative law of
 determine the difference (11 periods) and check it with numbers addition
of two whole numbers  students use associative property of addition to find sum of  Ask students to show
up to 1,000,000. three numbers. that subtraction is not
 use the commutative law like (21 + 76) + 45 commutative
and the associative law 21 + (76 + 45) and let them compare the result.  Students solve problems
of addition to solve  students find the difference of two whole numbers using in addition and
problems place value. subtraction for home
 describe the relationship  Using numbers students discover that subtraction is not work
between addition and commutative
subtraction  Students in pairs recall the relationship between addition
 solve word problems and subtraction and check it
using addition and  Students in pairs solve word problems in addition
subtraction
 multiply whole numbers 2.2 Multiplication of whole  Students practice multiplication by 1-digit numbers  Ask students to
by a 1-digit number numbers with product less  Let students show how to multiply by 2-digits starting with determine the product of
whose product is less than 1,000,000 2-digit by 2-digits and increasing to 2-digit by 5 digits. a whole number by 1
than 1,000,000 (15 periods)  Students in pairs recall the commutative law of digit with product less
 multiply whole numbers multiplication and give examples using two numbers. than 1,000,000
by a 2-digit number  Students inpairs recall the associative law of multiplication  Ask students to do
whose product is less and give each other examples using four number exercise on multiplying
than 1,000,000  Students solve word problems using multiplication a 2-digit number by a 3-
 show the commutative digit number, by a 4-digit
law and the associative number followed by a 2-
law of multiplication by digit number multiplying
giving examples a 5-digit number
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Competencies Contents Teaching and Learning Activities and Resources Assessment Techniques
involving multiplication examples showing
using whole numbers up multiplication is
to 1,000,000 commutative &
associative.
 Ask students to solve
word problems using
multiplication

 divide a given whole 2.3 Division of whole  Let Students practice dividing a 4-digit number up-to a 6-  Ask and follow students
number by 1-digit numbers up to 1,000,000 digit number by 1-digit number without and with to do exercise in dividing
numbers without and by a 1-digit number and 10 remainders whole numbers by 1-
with remainder (15 periods)  Students in pairs recall the relationship between digit numbers.
 apply the relationship multiplication and division  Ask students to show
between multiplication  Students use the relationship between multiplication and you the relations
and division to check division to check division exercises between multiplication
division problems  Students solve word problems using division of whole and division using any
 solve word problems numbers by a 1-digit number. two numbers
involving division of  Give students home/
whole numbers up to class work on word
1,000,000 by 1-digit problems using division
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Unit 3: Fractions and decimals (27 periods)
Unit outcomes: Students will be able to:
 identify fractions as parts of a whole
 compare and order fractions with the same denominator
 add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
 identify and calculate equivalent fractions
 define and use tenths, hundredths and decimals
 compare and order decimals with 2 decimal places
 add and subtract decimals with 2 decimal place

Competencies Contents Teaching and learning activities and resources Assessment Techniques
Students will be able to: 3. Fractions and decimals
 represent parts of a whole 3.1 Fractions as parts of a  Using a concrete object or pictures students show  Ask and follow students
by fractions whole (4 periods) fractional parts of a whole. to represent parts of a
 Students give the contextual meaning to the terms whole with fractions.
 define the terms
"numerator" "and" "denominator" by using a picture  Ask students to identify
numerator and
showing parts of a whole. the denominator &
denominator of a fraction
 Students identify the numerator and denominator of a numerator of a given
 identify the numerator fraction fraction
and denominator of
fractions
 compare fractions with 3.2 Comparison and  Students using a fraction strip write the fractions  Ask students to show you
the same denominator ordering of fractions with represented by each part like 1/10, 2/10, 3/10, 4/10 and how to order fractions
 order fractions with the the same denominator so on with the same
same denominator (2 periods)  Students using fraction strips compare fractions with denominator
the same denominator like 3/10 is less than 5/0 and use
the symbol 3/10 < 5/10
 add fractions with the 3.3 Addition and subtraction  Students use two similar fraction strips or a number line  For home work give
same denominator of fractions with the same to add and subtract fractions with the same denominator students exercises on
 subtract fractions with denominator (3 periods) adding and subtracting
the same denominator fractions with the same
denominator
 show equivalent fractions 3.4 Equivalent fractions  Students understand equivalent fractions by using  Ask and follow students
using pictures (5 periods) pictures like an orange cut into halves, another cut into to find equivalent
 find equivalent fractions quarters and another cut into eighths showing that ½ fractions for a given
for a given fraction = 2/4 = 4/8 fraction
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Competencies Contents Teaching and learning activities and resources Assessment Techniques
1 1 6 6
examples like:  
2 2  6 12
 Students determine equivalent fractions of a given
fraction
 represent tenths on a 3.5 Tenths, hundredths and  Students draw a number line from 0 to 1 and put in  Give students home work
number line decimals (4periods) tenths. (class work) to change
 represent hundredths on a  Let students show how to rename each tenths by its fractions of tenths and
10x10 unit square corresponding decimal.like3/10 = 0.3 hundredths to decimals
 Students represent a few hundredths on a 10x10 square with one or two decimal
 rename tenths as decimal
 Show students how to rename each hundredth by its places and observe their
 rename hundredths as corresponding decimal like 5/100 = 0.05 and also performance.
decimals 25/100 = 0.25
 show place value for  Students change examples of fractions to the
decimals to 2 decimal corresponding decimal like 25 Birr = 0.25 Birr
places 100
 compare decimals up to 2 3.6 Comparison and  Students practice comparing decimals to  Ask students to solve
decimal places ordering of decimals to 2 1 decimal place solving problems like “A problems comparing
 order decimals up to 2 decimal places (5 periods) tunnel is 2.8m high. A lorry when loaded decimals to 2 decimal
decimal places reached a height of 2.5 m. Can the loaded places
lorry pass through the tunnel?”  Give students home work
 Student solve similar problems using decimals to 2 to put in ascending and
decimal places. descending order five
 Let students order decimals by comparing the numerals decimals
having the same place value.
 Students in pairs discuss the order of decimals to 2
decimal places through examples like “Order the
decimals 2.54, 3.2, 2.62, 2.54, 3.1 starting from the
greatest.” and write as 3.2 > 3.18 > 2.62 > 2.54 > 2.53.
 add decimals up to 2 3.7 Addition and subtraction  Using the number line marked in decimals to 1 decimal  Ask students to do an
decimal places of decimals up to 2 decimal place and the 10x10 square showing hundredths exercise in adding and
 subtract decimals up to 2 places (4 periods) students add decimals subtracting decimals to 2
decimal  Using the number line marked in decimals to 1 decimal decimal place
place and the 10x10 square showing hundredths
students subtract decimals

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 Mathematics: Grade 4
Unit 4: Measurement (18 periods)
Unit outcomes: Students will be able to:
 calculate using different units of length
 calculate using different units of weight
 calculate using different units of capacity

Competencies Contents Teaching and learning activities and resources Assessment Techniques
Students will be able to: 4. Measurement
 convert larger units of 4.1 Measurement of length  Students convert km to m and to cm  Ask students to measure
length to smaller units (6 periods)  Students convert m to cm and mm length of their desk in m,
 convert smaller units of  Students convert m to km and cm to m. so that the result cm and mm
length to larger units should be expressed in decimals not more than 2-decimal  Give students an exercise
 add units of length place. for homework on
 subtract units of length  Students add and subtract lengths in km, m and cm by converting, adding,
 compare units of length converting first to cm subtracting, comparing
 solve word problems  Students compare lengths of different units by converting and converting various
involving units of length all to the same unit. units of length from
 Students solve word problems involving length larger to smaller

 explain the unit ton 4.2 Measurement of weight  Students recognize the unit ton and what it is used to  Ask students to compare
 describe the relationship (6 periods) weigh the weights of two
between a ton and a  Students describe the relationship between ton and other objects when their
quintal units of weight weights are given in
 convert one units of  Students practice adding and subtracting weight using different units.
weight to another units different units.  Give an exercise on
 add units of weight  Students solve word problems involving weight given in adding and subtracting
 subtract units of weight different units. weights in different units
 compare units of weight  Students convert units from one unit to the other units so  Give word problems
 solve word problems that the result should be expressed in decimals not more involving weight as class
involving units of weight than 2 decimal place. work & homework
 convert liters to 4.3 Measurement of  Let students show various containers which show their  Ask students to convert
milliliters and vice-versa capacity (6 periods) capacity and ask them to convert the liters to milliliters from litres to millilitres
 add units of capacity and the milliliters to liters. (like : 500 ml to 1/2 l.) and Vice-versa.

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Competencies Contents Teaching and learning activities and resources Assessment Techniques
 subtract units of capacity  Compare different units of capacity.  Ask students to compare
 compare units of capacity  Students add and subtract different units of capacity units of capacity.
 solve word problems  Students solve word problems involving units of capacity  Ask students to solve
involving units of word problems using
capacity litres and millilitres

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 Mathematics: Grade 4
Unit 5: Shapes and solids (20 periods)
Unit outcomes: Students will be able to:
 recognize and draw right angles
 describe points, straight lines and planes
 calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares
 recognize and make models of simple solids.

Competencies Contents Teaching and learning activities and resources Assessment Techniques
Students will be able to: 5. Shapes and solids
 Identify right angles in 5.1 The right angle  Students in pairs look around themselves and identify right  Ask students to identify
their environment (3 periods) angles in the classroom right angles from objects
 construct right angles  Students describe right angles using their arms they know
 Students draw right angles using a ruler or objects like the
corner of a book
 describe a plane by 5.2 Points, straight lines  Let the student describe the position of a line with respect to  Ask students to draw
using the surface of and planes (5 periods) a plane by saying: "The line is above, on or below the given perpendicular and
common objects plane like sheet of paper as a plane parallel lines using
 describe positional  Students show surface of common object like sheet of paper, everyday objects to assist
relationship between surface of a solid object (box) to associate with and describe them lines.
points, lines and planes the notion "plane"  Ask students to show
example of plane using
 Let the student describe the position of a point with respect to
objects
a plane by saying "the point is above, on or below the given
 Describe the positional
plane (sheet of paper as a plane)
relationship between
points, lines and planes.
 define perimeter of 5.3 The perimeter and  Students measure the perimeter of their desk using string and  Give students problems
shapes area of rectangles and a ruler on finding perimeter of a
 find the perimeter of a squares (7 periods)  Students solve word problems to find perimeter rectangle and a square.
rectangle and a square  Ask students to compare
 Students draw small unit squares or use square paper to
 using non standard the area of a rectangle
compare areas of different rectangles and squares
measures like unit and a square
squares compare areas  Calculate areas of rectangles and squares by counting the unit
of rectangles and squares
squares  Students solve word problems on area and perimeters.

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Competencies Contents Teaching and learning activities and resources Assessment Techniques
 find the areas of squares
and rectangles
 using non standard
measure like unit
squares
 solve word problems on
perimeter and area of
rectangles and squares.
 identity solids in 5.4 Simple solids  Bring to class some examples of solids like a match box, a  Ask students to describe
everyday life like cubes, (5 periods) tin, a football, a cone, dice and tell students the mathematical how cuboids, cubes,
cuboids, cylinders, name for each cylinders and spheres are
cones & spheres  Students make models of different solids using wire, straws different from each other
 identify the similarities and thread and by making nets like these  Ask students to name as
and differences of many solids as they see
simple solids or use in their everyday
 make models of simple life
solids.  students make models
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 Mathematics: Grade 4
Unit 6: Time (9 periods)
Unit outcomes: Students will be able to:
 describe the relationship between hours, minutes and seconds
 convert units of time
 compare units of time.

Competencies Contents Teaching and learning activities and resources Assessment Techniques
Students will be able to: 6. Time
 describe seconds as a unit 6.1 Hours, minutes and  Students in pairs identify seconds on a clock  Ask students make a
of time seconds (3 periods) table showing the
 describe the relation relationship between
between hours, minutes  Students discover the relationship between hours, hours, minutes and
and seconds minutes and second using a clock seconds

 convert from larger units 6.2 Calculations with units  Students work an exercise converting from hours to  Ask students to change
of time to smaller units of time (3 periods) minutes, hours to seconds and minutes to seconds some hours and minutes
 convert from smaller units to seconds
of time to larger  Students work an exercise converting from seconds to  Ask student to add and
 add units of time minutes and minutes to hours subtract unit of time
 subtract units of time
 compare different 6.3 Comparison of units of  Students compare units of time using conversion table  Ask students questions
measurement s of time time (3 periods) like “Which time is longer between 2 hours 30minutes comparing measurement
 solve word problems and 6000 seconds?” of time in different units
comparing units of time  Students solve problems like “Which boy reached his  Give students problems
home first if one left school at 3 in the afternoon and concerning time using
took 30 minutes while the other left school at 12 noon different units of time.
and took 2 hours and 15 minutes? Also find the
difference in time to reach their homes?”

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 Mathematics: Grade 4
Unit 7: Data handling (10 periods)
Unit outcomes: Students will be able to:
 construct bar graphs from data collected
 interpret data from bar graphs
 find average of up to 4 whole numbers.

Competencies Contents Teaching and learning activities and resources Assessment Techniques
Students will be able to: 7. Data handling
 collect and organize data 7.1 Construction of bar  Students collect data like the favorite fruit of the  Ask students to collect
 construct simple bar graph graphs from collected data students in their class and represent it on a bar graph data from their home like
from collected data (3 periods) how many are male and
how many female and
show on a bar graph

 interpret data and 7.2 Interpretation of bar  Acquire a bar graph from the newspaper or a  Ask students interpret a
information from a bar graphs (3 periods) Government Department like Education and ask the bar graph you have made
graph students in groups to interpret it showing the number of
heads and tails from
tossing a coin
 compute the average of 2 7.3 Average of up to 4 whole  Students find the average of two numbers like their  Give students exercises for
numbers numbers (4 periods) mark in mathematics and in science homework finding the
 compute the average of 3  Students find the average of three numbers like their average of 2, 3 and 4
numbers marks in mathematics, science and English whole numbers
 compute the average of 4  Students find the average of four numbers like their
numbers marks in mathematics, science, English and Amharic

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