This document contains lesson plans for Grade 8 Mathematics focusing on integers, including definitions, classifications, and representations on a number line. It outlines specific learning outcomes, key inquiry questions, and detailed organization of learning activities for two lessons. Additionally, it provides extended activities and contact information for further educational resources from Kenya Educators Consultancy.
This document contains lesson plans for Grade 8 Mathematics focusing on integers, including definitions, classifications, and representations on a number line. It outlines specific learning outcomes, key inquiry questions, and detailed organization of learning activities for two lessons. Additionally, it provides extended activities and contact information for further educational resources from Kenya Educators Consultancy.
This document contains lesson plans for Grade 8 Mathematics focusing on integers, including definitions, classifications, and representations on a number line. It outlines specific learning outcomes, key inquiry questions, and detailed organization of learning activities for two lessons. Additionally, it provides extended activities and contact information for further educational resources from Kenya Educators Consultancy.
This document contains lesson plans for Grade 8 Mathematics focusing on integers, including definitions, classifications, and representations on a number line. It outlines specific learning outcomes, key inquiry questions, and detailed organization of learning activities for two lessons. Additionally, it provides extended activities and contact information for further educational resources from Kenya Educators Consultancy.
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SCHOOL LEVEL LEARNING AREA DATE TIME ROLL
GRADE 8 MATHEMATICS
Strand: Numbers Sub Strand: Integers; Classification of integers
Specific Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: - Define integers. - Identify positive natural numbers and negative natural numbers. - Classify integers into positive natural numbers and negative natural numbers. - Appreciate the use of integers.
Key Inquiry Question:
- What are integers? Core competencies Values PCIs
• Creativity and • Respect Environmental education
imagination • Unity
Learning Resources: - EAEP: Smart Minds; Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 8 pg. 1-3 - Ruler - Digital devices
Organisation of Learning:
Introduction (5 minutes) - Review the previous lesson by asking students about natural numbers and their properties. - Guide learners to read pages 1-3 of the Mathematics Learner’s Book, focusing on definitions and classifications of integers. - Encourage a class discussion to solidify understanding. Lesson Development (30 minutes) - Step 1: Definition of Integers (10 minutes) - Teacher provides a clear definition of integers, explaining that integers include positive whole numbers, negative whole numbers, and zero. - Facilitate a discussion about where integers are used in real life (e.g., temperatures, banking, elevation).
- Step 2: Identifying Positive and Negative Integers (10 minutes)
- Organize students into small groups. - Provide each group with index cards labeled with a mix of numbers (both positive and negative). - Instruct groups to separate the cards into two categories: positive natural numbers and negative natural numbers. - Groups share their findings and the teacher clarifies any misconceptions.
- Step 3: Understanding the Concept Through Examples (5 minutes)
- Introduce the climbing stairs analogy: Going up represents positive integers, while going down represents negative integers. - Explain that zero is a neutral integer. - Students can visualize different scenarios and draw a simple number line to locate integers.
- Step 4: Classifying Integers (5 minutes)
- Use a digital device to show a virtual number line. - Ask students to locate various integers on the number line, classifying them as positive or negative. - Engage the class in a quick interactive poll using a digital tool (e.g., Kahoot) to classify integer examples.
Conclusion (5 minutes) - Summarize key points: definitions of integers, classifications of positive and negative integers, and the importance of integers in real life. - Conduct a brief Q&A session where students can ask for clarification on any aspects of the lesson. - Preview upcoming topics related to operations with integers (addition, subtraction) and questions for students to consider for the next class: "How do we perform calculations with positive and negative integers?"
Extended Activities: - Integer Scavenger Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt where students must find real-world examples of positive and negative integers (e.g., recording temperatures, bank statements, etc.) and present their findings in the next class.
- Math Journal: Encourage students to maintain a math journal where they can reflect on what they learned about integers and write about real-life situations in which they encounter integers.
- Integer Board Game:
Design a simple board game where players move along a number line and use positive and negative integers to navigate challenges and earn points.
Teacher Self-Evaluation: WEEK 1: LESSON 2
SCHOOL LEVEL LEARNING AREA DATE TIME ROLL
GRADE 8 MATHEMATICS
Strand: Numbers Sub Strand: Integers; Representing integers on a number line
Specific Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to: 1. Define a number line. 2. Draw and represent integers on a number line. 3. Enjoy generating integer number lines in their classroom.
Key Inquiry Questions:
- Where do we use a number line? Core competencies Values PCIs
• Creativity and • Respect Environmental education
imagination • Unity
Learning Resources: - EAEP: Smart Minds; Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 8, pg. 3-5 - Number line chart - Ruler - Digital devices (if available)
Organisation of Learning:
Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Review: Begin with a quick recap of the previous lesson focusing on integers and their significance. 2. Discussion: Guide students to read and discuss relevant content from the resource concerning number lines to create a connection with their understanding. Encourage students to integrate examples of where they might have encountered number lines in real life (e.g., thermometers, timelines, etc.).
Lesson Development (30 minutes):
Step 1: Defining a Number Line (5 minutes)
- Ask the learners what they think a number line is. Write responses on the board. - Provide a clear definition of a number line: "A number line is a straight line where numbers are placed at equal intervals. It helps us understand the size and position of numbers in relation to each other."
Step 2: Drawing a Number Line (10 minutes)
- Instruct students to take a ruler and draw a horizontal line across their paper. - Ask them to label the center as “0” and mark equal intervals to the left and right to represent integers (e.g., -1, -2, -3 to the left; 1, 2, 3 to the right). - Walk around and provide support as needed.
Step 3: Representing Integers (10 minutes)
- Distribute integer values (positive and negative) to each group. - Groups will take turns drawing additional marks on their number lines to represent the integers they received. - Encourage them to discuss among themselves why the placement of each integer makes sense.
Step 4: Creating a Collaborative Number Line (5 minutes)
- As a class, create a large number line on the board or use a roll of butcher paper. Each group contributes by placing their integers on the big number line. - Discuss with the whole class how the integers are spaced and why this uniformity is important.
Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Summarize: Highlight key points, such as the purpose of a number line and how integers are represented on it. 2. Interactive Activity: Conduct a quick game where students must identify where a given integer falls on the big number line. This can be done by pointing to the correct spot. 3. Preview: Briefly introduce the next lesson that will build on this concept (e.g., adding and subtracting integers) and pose questions for students to consider at home.
Extended Activities: 1. Integer Scavenger Hunt: Ask students to find different items in the classroom and assign each item a positive or negative integer value (e.g., a pencil might be +2, while a book might be -3 based on weight). FOR COMPLETE CBC & JSS GRADES 1-9 AND PRESCHOOL: ~NOTES ~SCHEMES OF WORK ~LESSON PLANS ~ASSESSMENT BOOKS ~TOPICAL REVISON ~TERMLY SET EXAMS ~PROFFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS ~KPSEA PREDICTIONS ~KPSEA MOCKS ~KPSEA PAST PAPERS CONTACT KENYA EDUCATORS CONSULTACY +254 724 333 200 +254 795 491 185 +254 768 321 553 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.kenyaeducators.co.ke place an order KENYA EDUCATORS CONSULTANCY
