Mathematics - Senior Secondary 1 - Simple equations

Simple equations

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 11
Class: Senior Secondary School 1
Age: 15 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Simple Equations
Focus:

  • Change of subject of formulae
  • Formula involving brackets, roots, and powers
  • Subject of formula and substitution

 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

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

  1. Change the subject of a given formula.
  2. Simplify and solve formulae involving brackets, roots, and powers.
  3. Use substitution to solve for unknowns in equations.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Question and answer
  • Guided demonstration
  • Discussion
  • Practice exercises
  • Real-life applications

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Charts displaying the process of changing the subject of a formula
  • Charts illustrating formulae involving brackets, roots, and powers
  • Worksheets for practice

 

PERIOD 1 & 2: Introduction to Change of Subject of Formula

PRESENTATION: