TERM: 3RD TERM
WEEK 9
Class: Senior Secondary School 1
Age: 15 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 4 periods
Subject: Further Mathematics
Topic: Binary Operations II
Focus: Laws of Complementation, Identity Elements, Inverse of an Element
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
• Explanation with examples
• Guided demonstration
• Class discussion
• Problem-solving exercises
• Visual aids (charts displaying laws of binary operations)
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
• Whiteboard and markers
• Charts illustrating the laws of binary operations
• Worksheets for practice
• Flashcards with binary operations examples
PERIOD 1 & 2: Introduction to Binary Operations Laws
PRESENTATION:
Step |
Teacher’s Activity |
Student’s Activity |
Step 1 - Introduction |
Introduces the concept of binary operations and briefly explains how they relate to sets. Defines the complement, identity, and inverse elements in the context of binary operations. |
Students listen attentively and ask clarifying questions. |
Step 2 - Law of Complementation |
Explains the law of complementation using set theory analogies. For example, in binary operations, the complement of an element is its "opposite." Demonstrates with examples, e.g., 1' = 0 and 0' = 1. |
Students observe and take notes on the law of complementation. |
Step 3 - Identity Element |
Explains the concept of an identity element (1 for AND, 0 for OR) in binary operations and provides examples. For example, 1 AND x = x and 0 OR x = x. |
Students follow along and work through examples. |
Step 4 - Inverse of an Element |
Introduces the inverse of an element, where x AND x' = 0 or x OR x' = 1. Demonstrates with examples, e.g., 1 AND 0 = 0 or 1 OR 0 = 1. |
Students participate in examples and practice with the teacher. |
NOTE ON BOARD: |
EVALUATION (5 exercises):
CLASSWORK (5 questions):
ASSIGNMENT (5 tasks):
PERIOD 3 & 4: Problem-Solving and Practice
PRESENTATION:
Step |
Teacher’s Activity |
Student’s Activity |
Step 1 - Review and Example Solving |
Reviews the laws of complementation, identity elements, and inverse elements with examples on the board. Provides further problems to practice in class. |
Students ask questions for clarification and solve problems independently. |
Step 2 - Guided Practice |
Assigns binary operations problems where students apply the laws of complementation, identity elements, and inverses to solve. Encourages collaboration in pairs. |
Students solve problems in pairs and ask for teacher guidance when needed. |
Step 3 - Independent Practice |
Provides a series of problems for independent practice. Encourages students to apply the laws correctly in different scenarios. |
Students complete the problems independently and submit their answers for review. |
NOTE ON BOARD: |
EVALUATION (5 exercises):
CLASSWORK (5 questions):
ASSIGNMENT (5 tasks):
Create a real-life scenario where binary operations laws could apply.