Mathematics - Primary 4 - Weight

Weight

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 2

Class: Primary 4
Duration: 40 minutes (5 periods)

Topic: Weight

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the week, students should be able to:

  • Solve addition problems related to the weights of objects.
  • Calculate the difference in weights of objects.
  • Solve problems involving multiplication and division of weights (in kg and grams).
  • Apply their knowledge of weight to real-life scenarios.
  • Solve quantitative reasoning problems related to weight.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Scales or balance
  • Various objects with known weights (in kg and grams)
  • Visual aids (pictures of weights in real life)
  • Chalkboard/whiteboard

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1: Introduction to Weight

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 – INTRODUCTION

Introduces the concept of weight and units used to measure it (kg, g).

Pupils listen and ask questions for clarification.

STEP 2 – EXPLANATION

Explains addition and subtraction of weights (kg and grams) using examples (e.g., 5 kg + 300 g).

Pupils take notes and ask questions.

STEP 3 – DEMONSTRATION

Demonstrates adding and subtracting weights using real-life objects.

Pupils participate by adding or subtracting the weights of objects.

STEP 4 – EXERCISES

Provides practice problems (e.g., “A box weighs 3 kg and another weighs 2 kg. What is the total weight?”).

Pupils complete the exercises.

EVALUATION:

  • Add 4 kg and 250 g.
  • Subtract 500 g from 3 kg.

CLASSWORK:

  • Add 2 kg and 450 g.
  • Subtract 300 g from 1.5 kg.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Add 1.2 kg and 800 g.
  • Subtract 150 g from 2.5 kg.

 

PERIOD 2 and 3: Multiplication and Division of Weights

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 – INTRODUCTION

Introduces multiplication of weights by whole numbers (e.g., multiplying kg by a whole number).

Pupils listen to explanations and take notes.

STEP 2 – EXPLANATION

Explains division of weights (kg and grams) by whole numbers (e.g., dividing 4 kg by 2).

Pupils take notes and ask questions for clarity.

STEP 3 – DEMONSTRATION

Demonstrates solving multiplication and division problems involving weight.

Pupils follow along, solving problems as a class.

STEP 4 – EXERCISES

Provides multiplication and division problems for practice.

Pupils complete the exercises independently or in pairs.

EVALUATION:

  • Multiply 2 kg by 3.
  • Divide 6 kg by 3.

CLASSWORK:

  • Multiply 1.5 kg by 4.
  • Divide 5 kg by 2.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Multiply 3 kg by 2.
  • Divide 7 kg by 4.

 

PERIOD 4 and 5: Real-Life Problems on Weight

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 – INTRODUCTION

Introduces real-life scenarios involving weight (e.g., “If one apple weighs 200g, how much do 5 apples weigh?”).

Pupils listen and discuss the real-life scenarios.

STEP 2 – EXPLANATION

Walks through a few examples of real-life problems involving weight.

Pupils take notes and ask questions.

STEP 3 – DEMONSTRATION

Solves several word problems related to weight.

Pupils solve similar word problems individually or in pairs.

STEP 4 – EXERCISES

Provides more word problems for pupils to solve in class.

Pupils complete the exercises, discussing their methods.

EVALUATION:

  • A watermelon weighs 2 kg, and a bunch of bananas weighs 500 g. What is the total weight?
  • A pack of rice weighs 3.5 kg. How many packs of rice weigh 14 kg?

CLASSWORK:

  • A book weighs 1.2 kg. How much do 3 books weigh?
  • A bag of flour weighs 5 kg. How many bags weigh 15 kg?

ASSIGNMENT:

  • A bag of sugar weighs 2.5 kg. How many bags weigh 10 kg?

A chicken weighs 1.8 kg. How much do 4 chickens weigh?