Olad Gifted Minded Academy

Subject: Mathematics Topic: Factorization (Quadratic Expressions) Class: JSS 3 Teacher:

Objective(s): i. Understand the structure of quadratic expressions ii. Define and identify quadratic expressions and their components independently.
Resources:
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Monday "Imagine a product Quadratic expression, Introduction to Quadratic Expressions - 1 Period Quick quiz:
where multiplying term, coefficient, Identify terms in
Objectives: Define and identify quadratic
two numbers gives constant, degree. a quadratic
expressions and their components independently.
you a result. expression
Quadratic  Starter discussion: 5 mins. shown on the
expressions are like board.
these products!  Explanation of quadratic expressions: 15
Let’s explore their mins.
structure."  Classwork: Identify and classify 5-7 quadratic
expressions: 15 mins.

 Feedback: 5 mins.

Class Activities:

 Teacher explains quadratic expressions

using simple examples.

High-ability students independently classify

terms as quadratic, linear, or constant.

Middle-ability students identify quadratic terms

with hints.

Low-ability students practice identifying terms in

quadratic expressions with direct guidance.

Tuesday "What does it mean Factorization, Introduction to Factorization - 1 Period Discuss the
to 'break something common factor, importance of
Objectives:
down'? In terms, greatest factorization in
mathematics, we common divisor i. Understand and explain the concept of simplifying
call this (GCD). factorization and its purpose. expressions.
factorization. Let’s
ii. Identify common factors in quadratic expressions
break down
quadratic with some guidance.
expressions!" iii. Recognize and underline common factors with
teacher assistance.

 Starter discussion: 5 mins.

 Explanation of factorization: 15 mins.

 Classwork: Factorize 5 quadratic

expressions: 15 mins.
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Thursday "Imagine grouping Group, coefficient, Factorizing More Complex Quadratic Expressions - 1 Class shares
your belongings to quadratic, factorize, Period challenges faced
make packing terms. in grouping terms
Objectives:
easier. Similarly, we and how to
group terms to i. Factorize quadratic expressions with overcome them.
factorize complex coefficients greater than 1 independently.
quadratic
expressions!" ii. Understand grouping and attempt
factorization with teacher support.

 Starter discussion: 5 mins.

 Explanation: Factorizing with grouping: 15 mins.

 Classwork: Solve 3-5 quadratic expressions: 15

mins.

 Feedback: 5 mins.

Class Activities:

 Teacher demonstrates grouping terms to

factorize quadratic expressions.

High-ability students solve independently and

explain their steps.

Middle-ability students practice grouping with

teacher-guided examples.

Low-ability students follow along and attempt

grouping with assistance.

Friday "Imagine calculating Translate, quadratic, Word Problems and Applications - 1 Period Discuss the
the area of a garden expression, area, practical
Objectives:
given its word problems. applications of
dimensions. How i. Translate word problems into quadratic quadratic
can quadratic expressions with some guidance. expressions in
expressions help solving real-life
us?" ii. Understand word problems and identify problems.
quadratic terms with teacher assistance.
  Starter discussion: 5 mins.

 Explanation: Translating word problems: 15

mins.

 Classwork: Solve 2–3-word problems: 15 mins.

 Feedback: 5 mins.

Class Activities:

 Teacher demonstrates breaking down word

problems into quadratic expressions.

High-ability students solve word problems

independently.

Middle-ability students solve guided examples in

pairs.

Low-ability students identify quadratic terms in

word problems with teacher help.

Olad Gifted Minded Academy

Subject: Mathematics Topic: Factorization (Quadratic Expressions) Class: JSS 3 Teacher:

Objective(s): i. Understand the structure of quadratic expressions ii. Define and identify quadratic expressions and their components independently.
Resources:
 Starter/introduction Vocabulary/key words Lesson Methodology Plenary Evaluation

Monday "Think of a square- Perfect square, Review and Introduction to Factorizing Quadratic Highlight key
shaped field. If you trinomial, factorize, Expressions Using Special Cases - 1 Period points about
know its area, can square root. recognizing and
Objectives:
you figure out the solving perfect
side length? Let’s i. Identify and factorize quadratic expressions square
explore how perfect involving perfect square trinomials trinomials.
squares relate to independently.
quadratic
expressions." ii. Recognize perfect square trinomials and
factorize them with teacher assistance.

 Starter discussion: 5 mins.

 Explanation: Perfect square trinomials: 15

mins.

 Classwork: Solve 5-7 examples: 15 mins.

 Feedback: 5 mins.

Class Activities:

 Teacher explains and demonstrates

factorizing perfect square trinomials.

High-ability students solve examples involving

both positive and negative constants
independently.

Middle-ability students work on examples in

pairs, with hints provided.

Low-ability students practice factorizing with

step-by-step guidance.

Tuesday "Imagine two Difference of two Objectives: Summarize the

squares placed side squares, factorize, key steps in
i. Apply the concept of the difference of two
by side. If you know terms, square root. applying the
squares to solve quadratic expressions
the difference difference of two
independently.
between their squares.
areas, can you find ii. Recognize and attempt to factorize
the sides? This expressions with direct teacher guidance.
concept helps us
solve certain  Starter discussion: 5 mins.
quadratic  Explanation: Difference of two squares: 15
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Thursday "Imagine you’re Translate, quadratic, Objectives: Translate and solve real-life problems into Share different
designing a area, dimensions, quadratic expressions independently. approaches to
rectangular garden real-life problems. solving the same
 Starter discussion: 5 mins.
with a fixed area. real-life problem.
How can quadratic  Explanation: Real-life applications: 15 mins.
expressions help
you find the  Classwork: Solve 3-5 word problems: 15 mins.
dimensions?"  Feedback: 5 mins.

Class Activities:

 Teacher demonstrates translating real-life

scenarios into quadratic expressions.

High-ability students solve problems independently

and explain their reasoning.

Middle-ability students work on problems in pairs with

hints.

Low-ability students solve simpler problems with step-

by-step guidance

Friday "Let’s review all Assessment, Objectives: Complete an assessment involving mixed Teacher discusses
we’ve learned this factorization, problems and real-life applications with minimal common mistakes
week! Are you quadratic errors. and provides
ready to show your expressions. feedback on
 Starter review: 5 mins.
mastery of assessment
factorization?"  Assessment: 25 mins. performance.

 Feedback and summary: 10 mins.

Class Activities:

 Students complete an assessment covering all

factorization topics from the week.

High-ability students attempt challenging bonus

questions.

Middle-ability students complete core problems

with minimal guidance.

Low-ability students receive structured hints to

complete the assessment.