Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 4

Lesson Video

This page supports the lesson note with a companion video and a short classroom-ready summary.

Performance objectives

• Add different amounts of money correctly.
• Solve word problems involving the addition of money.
• Subtract one amount of money from another correctly.
• Solve word problems involving the subtraction of money.
• Multiply amounts of money by a whole number.

Lesson summary

This topic introduces students to the fundamental operations involving money, specifically addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It is crucial for developing financial literacy from an early age, equipping students with essential skills for daily economic transactions in Nigeria. Understanding money operations enables students to manage personal finances, engage in buying and selling, and comprehend basic business concepts like profit and loss.

Teacher activity

• Begin by displaying Nigerian currency notes and coins. Ask students to identify them and state their values.
• Quickly review the concept of Naira and Kobo and their relationship (₦1 = 100k).
• Introduce the topic "Money Operations" and explain its relevance in daily life (e.g., buying items, paying for transport).

Evaluation guide

• The evaluation will be ongoing throughout the lesson (formative) and consolidated at the end (summative) using a combination of observation, participation, and written exercises.
• Observation: Monitor students' engagement during discussions and group activities.
• Questioning: Ask direct questions to assess understanding of concepts and procedures.
• Classwork: Review student responses to guided practice and initial independent practice problems.
• Summative Assessment (using the Evaluation Guide):

Reference guide

• Empty containers of: Milk, Geisha, To mato, Sugar etc.
• Basic addition table for money.
• Real and model money.
• Cards on multiplication of money by whole numbers.
• Real and model of money.
• Empty packets of: Sugar, Match, Empty tins of: Bournvita, To matoes, milk etc. Real and models of money.