Mathematics - Primary 5 - Multiplication of fractions
Multiplication of fractions
Multiplication of fractions
Term: 1st Term
Week 9: Multiplication of Fractions
Class: Primary 5
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods
Date:
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Multiplication of Fractions
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1-2:
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Step |
Teacher’s Activity |
Pupil’s Activity |
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STEP 1 - INTRODUCTION |
Introduce the concept of multiplying fractions (e.g., 1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6). |
Pupils observe and take notes. |
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STEP 2 - DEMONSTRATION |
Demonstrate step-by-step how to multiply fractions (multiply numerators and denominators). |
Pupils follow the demonstration and try examples. |
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STEP 3 - PRACTICE |
Provide simple multiplication exercises for pupils to practice. |
Pupils work on the exercises individually. |
EXERCISE:
PERIOD 3-5:
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Step |
Teacher’s Activity |
Pupil’s Activity |
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STEP 1 - REAL-LIFE APPLICATION |
Provide real-life problems such as multiplying fractions in recipes. |
Pupils solve real-life multiplication problems. |
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STEP 2 - MULTIPLYING DECIMALS BY WHOLE NUMBERS |
Explain how to multiply decimals by whole numbers (e.g., 0.5 × 4). |
Pupils practice multiplying decimals. |
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STEP 3 - QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE PROBLEMS |
Provide aptitude problems based on the multiplication of fractions and decimals. |
Pupils solve aptitude problems. |
EXERCISE:
0.4 × 6 = ?