Mathematics - Primary 6 - Time, Distance and Average Speed

Term: 3^rd Term

Week 4

Class: Primary 6
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods
Date:
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Time, Distance, and Average Speed

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Understand the relationship between time, distance, and average speed.
Calculate the distance, time, and average speed of objects or persons using given formulas.
Solve problems involving time, distance, and speed.
Apply real-life scenarios to calculate time, distance, and speed.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
• Explanation and demonstration
• Problem-solving approach
• Group activities
• Use of real-life examples and teaching aids (charts, stopwatch, etc.)

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
• Chart with time, distance, and speed formulas
• Stopwatch
• Worksheets with real-life word problems
• Whiteboard and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 and 2:

PRESENTATION

Step	Teacher's Activity	Pupil's Activity
STEP 1 – INTRODUCTION	Introduces the relationship between time, distance, and speed. Discusses the formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time.	Pupils listen and ask questions for clarification.
STEP 2 – EXPLANATION	Explains the formulas for time, distance, and speed. Demonstrates how to calculate each using examples.	Pupils take notes and observe the demonstration.
STEP 3 - DEMONSTRATION	Demonstrates a simple example on the board: "A car travels 100 kilometers in 2 hours. What is the speed?"	Pupils solve the problem with the teacher's guidance.
STEP 4 - NOTE TAKING	Writes the formulas on the board and explains them in detail.	Pupils take notes on the formulas and how to use them.

NOTE (On the Board):

Speed = Distance ÷ Time
Distance = Speed × Time
Time = Distance ÷ Speed
Example: If a car travels 100 km in 2 hours, Speed = 100 ÷ 2 = 50 km/h.

EVALUATION:
• Ask pupils to calculate speed, time, and distance using the formulas.
• Provide word problems for practice.

CLASSWORK:
• Solve the following:

A cyclist travels 60 kilometers in 3 hours. What is their speed?
A train moves at 80 km/h for 5 hours. How far does it travel?

ASSIGNMENT:
• Calculate the time it takes for a runner to travel 200 meters at a speed of 10 meters per second.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher congratulates the pupils on their participation and encourages them to practice solving time, distance, and speed problems at home.

PERIOD 3 and 4:

PRESENTATION

Step	Teacher's Activity	Pupil's Activity
STEP 1 – INTRODUCTION	Recaps the formulas for time, distance, and speed. Introduces real-life examples of when to calculate these values (e.g., road trips, flights).	Pupils recall previous lessons and engage in the discussion.
STEP 2 – EXPLANATION	Explains how to apply time, distance, and speed calculations in real-life situations.	Pupils listen and take notes on applying the formulas.
STEP 3 - DEMONSTRATION	Solves a word problem: "A bus travels 240 kilometers in 4 hours. What is the average speed?"	Pupils follow along and solve similar problems.
STEP 4 - NOTE TAKING	Provides examples of real-life applications (e.g., travel, sports).	Pupils take notes on real-life applications of the formulas.

EVALUATION:
• Ask pupils to solve time, distance, and speed problems in pairs.
• Provide real-life scenarios for pupils to practice.

CLASSWORK:
• Solve the following problem:

A person travels 90 kilometers in 1.5 hours. What is their average speed?

ASSIGNMENT:
• Write a real-life word problem involving time, distance, and speed, then solve it.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher encourages the pupils to practice with different scenarios at home and commends them for their active participation.

SUMMARY OF LESSON:
This week, the pupils explored the concept of time, distance, and average speed, including how to calculate these values using given formulas. They also applied the concepts to real-life scenarios to reinforce their understanding of these mathematical principles.