Numbers

Decimals; Identifying place values of decimals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Copy and complete the table in learner

In groups, learners are guided to copy and complete the table in learner

What is the place value of the digit in brackets 365.876 (7)?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics Learner`s book grade 7 page 

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Numbers

Total value of decimals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the total value of decimals.
Determine the total value of different digits in different numbers.
Appreciate the total value of decimals.

In pairs, learners to identify the total value of decimals.
In groups, learners are guided to determine the total value of different digits in different numbers.

What is the total value of each digit in the number 7.68231?

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Numbers

Multiplication involving decimals
Division involving decimals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Copy and complete the multiplication table in learner

In groups, learners to copy and complete the multiplication table in learner

What is 0.3 x 0.6?

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Numbers

Squares and square roots; Squares of whole numbers
Squares of fractions and decimals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify squares of whole numbers.
Work out squares of numbers using long multiplication.
Use a calculator to work out squares of whole numbers.
Enjoy working out squares of whole numbers.

In pairs, learners are guided to work out squares of numbers using long multiplication.
In pairs, learners to use a calculator to work out squares of whole numbers

What is the area of a square plot of land with length 130m?

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Numbers

Squares of fractions and decimals
Square root; Square roots of whole numbers
Square roots of fractions and decimals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Copy and complete the chart in learner`s  book.   Enjoy working with charts.

In groups, learners are guided to copy and complete the chart in learner

What is the square of 1.44?

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Numbers
Algebra
Algebra

Square roots of fractions and decimals
Algebraic expressions; Forming algebraic expressions
Simplifying algebraic expressions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Copy and complete the table in learner`s book.

In groups, learners are guided to copy and complete the table in learner

What is the square root of 10.89?

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Algebra

Linear equations; Forming linear equations in one unknown
Solving linear equations in one unknown
Application of linear equations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Work out Activity 1 in learner`s book.

In groups, learners are guided to work Activity 1 in learner

Which formula do you use to form linear equations in one unknown?

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Algebra

Linear inequalities; Forming linear inequality in one unknown
Illustrations of simple inequalities on a number line

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Use inequality cards to complete simple inequality statements.
Use inequality cards/objects to form simple linear inequalities with one unknown.
Enjoy forming linear inequality in one unknown

In groups, learners are guided to use inequality cards to complete simple inequality statements.
In groups, learners are guided to use inequality cards/objects to form simple linear inequalities with one unknown

What is the value of x in the inequality below 3x -15 > 10?

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Algebra
Measurements

Compound inequality statements in one unknown
Illustration of compound inequalities on a number line
Pythagorean relationship; Identifying Pythagorean relationship

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the meaning of compound inequalities.
Use inequality cards to complete compound inequality statements.
Solve each question by forming and solving an appropriate inequality.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of compound inequalities.
In groups, learners to use inequality cards to complete compound inequality statements.
Individually, learners to solve each question by forming and solving an appropriate inequality.

What is compound inequalities?

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Measurements
Measurement; Length
Measurement; Length

Application of Pythagorean relationship in real life
Converting units of length
Operation involving units of length

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Use a digital device, watch a video on the real-life application of the Pythagorean theorem. Use the link in learner`s book.

In groups, learners to use a digital device, watch a video on the real-life application of the Pythagorean theorem. Use the link in learner

What are the areas in life where the Pythagorean theory can be applied?

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Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 80-81
Place value chart
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 81-82

Oral questions Oral Report Observation Written exercise

Measurement; Length

Operation involving units of length
Multiplication and division of length
Multiplication and division of length

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Measure the length of their classroom using a metre ruler.
Work out subtraction involving length.
Appreciate the use of subtraction.

In groups, learners to measure the length of their classroom using a metre ruler
Individually, learners to work out subtraction involving length

What is 4m 6dm 8cm - 2m 4dm 9cm?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 81-82
Place value chart
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 83-84

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Measurement; Length

Multiplication and division of length
Perimeter of plane figures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch a video on relays, use the link in leaner's book.
Discuss how the race takes place.
Identify the field events that make use of length to determine a winner.
Appreciate the use of digital resources.

Learners to watch a video on relays, use the link in leaner's book
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how the race takes place
In groups, learners are guided to identify the field events that make use of length to determine a winner

How would you measure the lengths for the participants in various events?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 84
Place value chart
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 84-85

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Measurement; Length

Perimeter of plane figures
Circumference of a circle
Circumference of a circle

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Use a tape measure to measure the distance round their classroom.
Outline the procedure to work out the perimeter of various figures.
Have fun and enjoy working out perimeters of various figures.

In groups, learners to use a tape measure to measure the distance round their classroom.
Learners are guided to outline the procedure to work out the perimeter of various figures.

How do you determine the perimeter of a triangle with sides of lengths 3m, 4m and 5m?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 85
Place value chart
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 86
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 86-87

Oral questions Oral Report Observation Written exercise

Measurement; Length

Circumference of a circle
Perimeter of combined shapes
Perimeter of combined shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the procedure to work out circumference of a circle and diameter.
Work out various questions involving circumference of a circle and diameter.
Enjoy doing calculations using a calculator.

Learners to identify the procedure to work out circumference of a circle and diameter.
Individually, learners to work out various questions involving circumference of a circle and diameter

The distance round a circular centre of a football pitch is 44m. What is its radius?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 87
Assessment books
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 88
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 88-90

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Measurement; Area

Units of measuring area

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Make 4 pegs using sticks.
Stick one peg on the ground by hitting using a stone or a hammer, tie a rope around the peg.
Using the procedure in learner's book, measure the ground areas.
Enjoy learning outside the classroom.

Outside the classroom, learners are guided to make 4 pegs using sticks.
As a class, learners to stick one peg on the ground by hitting using a stone or a hammer, tie a rope around the peg.
As a class, learners to use the procedure in learner's book, measure the ground areas

What is the area covered by the four pegs?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 90-91
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 91-92
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 92-93

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Measurement; Area

Area of plane figures; Rectangle
Parallelogram

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw a rectangle.
State the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle.
Work out the area of various rectangles.
Have fun and enjoy calculating the area of a rectangle.

In pairs or individually, learners to draw a rectangle.
In pairs or individually, learners to state the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle.
In pairs or individually, learners to work out the area of various rectangles

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 93-95
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 96-98

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Measurement; Area

Rhombus
Trapezium
Circle

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Trace or draw a rhombus on a piece of paper.
State the formula for calculating the area of a rhombus.
Work out the area of various rhombus.
Have fun and enjoy calculating the area a rhombus.

In pairs or individually, learners to trace or draw a rhombus on a piece of paper
In pairs or individually, learners to state the formula for calculating the area of a rhombus.
In pairs or individually, learners to work out the area of various rhombus.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rhombus?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 98-101
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 101-103
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 103-104

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Measurement; Area

Circle
Area of borders
Area of combined shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the formula for calculating the area of a circle.
Work out the area of various circles.
Have fun and enjoy calculating the area a circles.

Learners to state the formula for calculating the area of a circle.
Learners to work out the area of various circles.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a circle?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 104-106
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 106-107
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 108-110

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Volume and capacity

Measurement and volume
Converting units of measuring volume
Volume of a cube

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define volume.
Do Activity 1 in learner's book pg. 111
Have fun and enjoy the activity.

Learners to define volume.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to do Activity 1 in learner's book pg. 111

What is volume?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 111-112
Pieces of paper
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 112
Ruler
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 113

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Volume and capacity

Volume of a cuboid
Volume of a cylinder

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Make or draw a cuboid.
Measure the length, width and height of the cuboid using a ruler.
Calculate the volume of the cuboid formed using the measurements.
Enjoy calculating the volume of cuboid.

In groups, learners to make or draw a cuboid.
In groups, learners to measure the length, width and height of the cuboid using a ruler.
Learners to calculate the volume of the cuboid formed using the measurements.

What is a cuboid? How do you calculate the volume of cuboid?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 36-37
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 114-115

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Capacity
Time, distance and speed
Time, distance and speed

Relationship between volume and capacity
Time
Conversion of units of time

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define capacity.
State the relationship between volume and capacity.
Outline the formula of converting volume and capacity.
Convert volume to capacity and vice versa.
Appreciate the relationship between volume and capacity.

Learners to define capacity.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the relationship between volume and capacity.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to outline the formula of converting volume and capacity
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to convert volume to capacity and vice versa

What is the relationship between volume and capacity? How do you convert volume to capacity and vice versa?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 115-118
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 119
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 119-120

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Time, distance and speed

Distance
Speed
Conversion of units of speed

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss and estimate distances between two or more points.
State the importance of converting distance from metres to km and vice versa.
Convert the distance from km to metres and vice versa.
Appreciate the importance of converting distance from metres to km and vice versa.

In groups, learners to discuss and estimate distances between two or more points.
Learners to state the importance of converting distance from metres to km and vice versa.
Learners to convert the distance from km to metres and vice versa

What is the formula of converting distance from km to metres and vice versa?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 121-122
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 123-124
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 124-126

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Temperature

Establishing temperature as either hot, warm or cold
Measuring temperature

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define temperature.
Describe the temperature conditions of the immediate environment as warm, hot or cold.
Draw the images in learner's book.
Appreciate different kind of temperature.

Learners to define temperature.
Learners are guided to describe the temperature conditions of the immediate environment as warm, hot or cold
Learners to identify the temperature in the images as either cold, warm or hot.
Learners to draw the images in learner's book.

What is temperature?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 127-129
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 129-131

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Temperature
Money
Money

Conversion of units of temperature
Profit
Profit

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the relationship between Kelvin and degrees Celsius.
Convert units of measuring temperature from degree Celsius to Kelvin and vice versa.
Appreciate the relationship between Kelvin and degrees Celsius.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the relationship between Kelvin and degrees Celsius.
Learners are guided to convert units of measuring temperature from degree Celsius to Kelvin and vice versa.
Learners to recognise temperature changes in the environment.

What is the relationship between Kelvin and degrees Celsius?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 131-133
Ruler
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 133-134
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 134-135

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Money

Loss
Discount

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term loss.
Select a retailer and a customer and role play the story in learner's book.
Have fun and enjoy role playing.

Learners to define loss.
In groups or in pairs, learners to select a retailer and a customer and role play the story in learner's book

What is loss?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 136
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 136-137
Ruler
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 139-140

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Money

Discount
Commission
Bills

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the formula to calculate discount and percentage discount.
Calculate the discount and percentage discount of various goods and services.
Enjoy calculating discount.

Learners to state the formula to calculate discount and percentage discount.
Learners to calculate the discount and percentage discount of various goods and services

What is the formula of calculating percentage discount?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 140-142
Assessment books
Digital devices
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 142-144
Ruler
Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 144

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International postal charges

Surface airlifted mail

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term surface airlifted mail.
State the use of surface airlifted mail.
Draw the table of the surface airlifted mail in learner

Learners are guided to define the term surface airlifted mail.
Learners to state the use of surface airlifted mail.
In groups, learners are guided to draw the table of the surface airlifted mail in learner

What is surface airlifted mail?

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Learner

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International postal charges

Postal orders
Mobile money transaction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term postal orders.
State the use of postal orders.
Draw the table of the postal orders in learner

Learners to define the term postal orders.
Individually, learners to state the use of postal orders.
Learners are guided to draw the table of the postal orders in learner

What are postal orders?

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Learner

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International postal charges
Geometry
Geometry

Mobile money transaction
Angles; Measuring angles
Angles; Measuring angles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the procedure of calculating mobile money transactions
Calculate mobile money transaction.
Have fun and enjoy calculating mobile money transaction.

Learners are guided to State the procedure of calculating mobile money transactions
Learners are guided to Calculate mobile money transaction

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Learner

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Geometry

Angles on a straight line
Angles at a Point
Angles at a Point

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw the figure on learner

Learners are guided to draw the figure on learner

What are adjacent angles?

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Learner

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Geometry

Angles on a transversal

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw two parallel lines and a transversal as shown in learner

In groups, learners to draw two parallel lines and a transversal as shown in learner

What is critical thinking in mathematics?

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Learner

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Geometry

Angles in a parallelogram
Polygons

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch a video on how to draw a parallelogram.
Draw a parallelogram using the measurements given in the video.
Have fun using digital devices.

Using a digital device, learners to watch a video on how to draw a parallelogram.
Learners to draw a parallelogram using the measurements given in the video

What is a parallelogram?

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Learner

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Geometry

Interior and exterior angles of polygons
Relationship between interior angles, exterior angles and number of sides of polygons

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw the shapes in learner

In groups, learners are guided to draw the shapes in learner

What are interior polygons?

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Learner

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Geometry
Geometrical Construction
Geometrical Construction

Relationship between interior angles, exterior angles and number of sides of polygons
Measuring angles
Bisecting Angles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Trace then extend each polygon on one side to have an exterior angle.
Measure the size of the exterior angle in each polygon.
Copy and complete the table in learner

In groups, learners to trace then extend each polygon on one side to have an exterior angle.
In groups, learners to measure the size of the exterior angle in each polygon.
Learners to copy and complete the table in learner

What is the relationship between interior angles, exterior angles and number of sides of polygons?

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Learner

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Geometrical Construction

Bisecting Angles
Construction of angles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Write the procedure of bisecting a line.
Draw a straight line AB of any length.
Bisect the line.
Follow instructions to the latter.   Appreciate bisecting of angles.

Learners are guided to write the procedure of bisecting a line.
Learners to draw a straight line AB of any length.
Learners are guided to bisect the line.

A straight line adds up to ------?

Spark; Story moja Mathematics
Learner

Oral questions Oral Report Observation Written exercise

Geometrical Construction

Construction of angles
Constructing triangles
Constructing triangles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Write the procedure of constructing an angle.
Construct different angles.
Enjoy constructing angles.

Learners to write the procedure of constructing an angle.
Learners are guided to construct different angles

How do you  construct angles?

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Learner

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Geometrical Construction
Data handling and probability

Constructing circles
Data collection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch a video on construction of circles.
Construct the circles on the video.
Enjoy using digital devices.

In groups, learners to watch a video on construction of circles.
Learners are guided to construct the circles on the video.

How do you construct circles?

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Learner

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Data handling and probability

Frequency distribution table
Choosing a scale
Pictographs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw a frequency distribution table.
Use the data previously collected and fill in the frequency distribution table.
Appreciate frequency distribution table.

Learners to draw a frequency distribution table.
In groups, learners to use the data previously collected on the number of learners present in their groups to fill in a frequency distribution table.

What are the uses of frequency distribution table?

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Data handling and probability

Bar graphs
Pie charts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of drawing a bar graph.
Draw and fill a bar graph.
Have fun and enjoy drawing and colouring a bar graph.

Learners are guided to outline the procedure of drawing a bar graph.
Learners to draw, fill and colour a bar graph.

What does a bar graph represents?

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Data handling and probability

Pie charts
Line graph
Line graph
Travel graphs
Travel graphs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of drawing a pie chart.
Draw a pie chart to represent different informations.
Appreciate the use of pie charts.

In groups, learners to outline the procedure of drawing a pie chart.
Learners are guided to draw a pie chart to represent different informations

What do you use to draw a pie chart?

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