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Grade 7
Christmas Term Schedule of Topics
Week Topic Sub-topics Objectives Content Activities Resources Evaluation
Strategies
1 Number The set of integers includes: 1. Defining factors, integers and A Compl. Mths. Quiz
Theory Types of numbers: 1). Identifying the different set of numbers. 1. Positive integers {1, 2, 3…} multiples. Crse for Sec
odd, even, prime, 2). Ordering and comparing numbers on the 2. Negative numbers {-1,-2,-3…} 2. Listing integers Schools Bk 1
composite number line. 3. Zero 3. Listing prime and composite Oral questions
3). Identifying patters in sequence numbers. Mathematics
Z = {…, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3…}
Integers: 4. Expressing composite for Sec School
Odd numbers are numbers when divided by two leaves a
numbers as the product of prime in Guyana Bk 1
remainder of 1.
factors.
Even numbers when divided by 2 leaves no remainder.
Written Exercise
Prime numbers are numbers with 2 distinct factors. 1 and
itself.
1 is not a prime number;
2 is the only even prime number
Composite numbers have more than two factors. E.g. 4, 6, 8,
9, …
Composite numbers can be expressed as a product of prime
factors eg. 6 = 2 x 3
2 Factors and multiples 4). Identifying multiples, factors (including If a number can be exactly divided by another number, the 6. Listing factors and multiples A Compl. Mths. End of Unit Test
negative multiples and factors) and prime first number and the second number are factors of the given 7. Differentiating between Crse for Sec
factors of natural numbers number. E.g. 3 and 5 are factors of 15. prime numbers and composite Schools Bk 1
5). Recognizing that the multiple of a number A multiple of a number has that number as a factor. E.g. The numbers.
has that number as a factor set of multiples of 3 can be denoted as M = {3, 6, 9, 12, …} 8. Expressing numbers in index Mathematics
6). Recognizing that a composite number can form for Sec School
be expressed as a product of prime factors in Guyana Bk 1
3 Highest Common 7). Finding sets of factors The HCF of two or more whole numbers is the highest whole 1. Determining the Highest A Compl. Mths. Quiz
Factor 8). Stating multiples of numbers number that divides exactly into each of them. E.g.: the HCF common factor and the Lowest Crse for Sec
9). Expressing numbers as repeated of 12 and 16 is 4. common multiple of numbers. Schools Bk 1 Oral questions
Lowest Common multiplication 2. Small group activities finding
Multiple The LCM of a set of numbers is the smallest number into HCF and LCM of given Mathematics Written Exercise
which each of the given number will divide. E.g.: the LCM of numbers. for Sec School
4, 5 and 10 is 20. in Guyana Bk 1
4 Properties of numbers: 1). Investigating the meaning of the three In the Commutative Law the order in which we add or 3. Discussingthe Commutative, A Compl. Mths. Quiz
commutative, properties of numbers multiply does not matter. E. g. 2 + 3 = 3 + 2 Associative, and Distributive Crse for Sec
associative and 2). Writing the product of a number in index Laws and their structures. Schools Bk 1
distributive laws form In the Associative Law, the way in which numbers are added 4. Using the Distributive law to Oral questions
3). Expressing a number in index form or multiplied in groups of two does not affect their sum or simplify calculations Mathematics
Indices product. E. g. 2 + (3 + 4) = (4 + 2) + 3 5. Finding the value of numbers for Sec School
written in index form. in Guyana Bk 1
The Distributive Law, the method of multiplying each of the
numbers inside of the brackets by the number outside the
brackets e.g. Written Exercise
4(3 + 2) = (4 x 3) + (4 x 2 )
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In division with decimals, first make the divisor a whole
number. If there is one decimal place the divisor is multiplied
by 10, if there are two decimal places the divisor is multiplied
by 100 and so on. Whatever is done to the divisor must be
done with the dividend. E.g.: 8 ÷ 0.5
(8 x 10) ÷ (0.5 x 10) = (80 ÷ 5) = 16
6 Fractions and decimals 4). Changing fractions to decimals. Converting fractions to decimals and vice versa Solving mechanical problems Quiz
5). Changing decimals to fractions 3
0 . 75 ; 0.35 7
6). Adding and subtracting decimals and 4 20 Oral questions
fractions
7 3 7 3 Written Exercise
;
8 4 8 4 Solving worded problems
7 7). Multiplying and dividing a decimal by a 123.8 × 3.9 23.48 ÷ 3.6 Solving problems orally and in A Compl. Mths. Quiz
decimal 7 10 15 18 written form Crse for Sec Oral questions
8). Multiplying and dividing fractions 8 21 24 72 Schools Bk 1
Written Exercise
Adding two to three terms Mathematics
Solving mechanical and worded for Sec School
problems in Guyana Bk 1
8 Language of Description of Sets 1). Describing a set In Mathematics, a collection of well-defined objects is called Discussion on the: A Compl. Mths. Quiz
Sets 2). Describing and identifying a well-defined a set. Description of the sets Crse for Sec
set The objects are called elements or members of the set.The Method used to identify the Schools Bk 1 Oral questions
3). Defining Members/Elements of a set symbol for element is . elements of a set
4). Differentiating between and Description of set. Use of the symbols “” and Mathematics Written Exercise
5). Listing the elements of a set Definition of “members” and “elements” of a set. for Sec School
“”
When listing sets: in Guyana Bk 1
Specify elements of a given set
1. Insert a comma between one element and the next. by listing them.
2. An element is not repeated.
3. The elements are enclosed with a pair of curlybrackets. {1,
2, 3}
In a well-defined set, we must be able to identify or list all of
its members. E.g. :
(i) Set of all the letters of the English alphabet. =
a, b, c, d, e,…..y, z
(ii) Set of all even numbers between 0 and 13.
= 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Some sets have no elements E.g.
Days of the week that begins with the letter R.
= { } or
9 Types of Sets 6). Recognizing finite and infinite sets A finite set is a set when all the elements can be listed. Listing elements of finite, Oral questions
7). Differentiating between finite and infinite e.g. Days of the week = {Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat} infinite, equal, equivalent, A Compl. Mths.
sets An infinite set is when all the elements cannot be listed. E. g. empty, disjoint and universal Crse for Sec Quiz
8). Describing and identifying equal and The set of odd numbers. sets. Schools Bk 1
equivalent sets = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9,…} Identify the various types of Written
9). Describing and identifying the empty ( ) Equal sets have the same number of elements that are sets. Mathematics exercises on
or { }and Universal identical. E. g. A = {2, 4, 6, 8}; B = { 6, 4, 8, 2} for Sec School types of sets.
A=B Describing the sets listed above in Guyana Bk 1
Sets
Equivalent sets have the same number of elements. E. g. P =
10). Describing and identifying disjoint sets
{3, 5, 7, 9}; Q = { b, c, d, e} Showing on diagrams the above
P Q sets
The empty set is a set with no elements and is represented by
{ or
Disjoint sets have no common elements. E. g.
M = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}; N = {7, 8, 9}
10 Subsets 1).Differentiating between a set and a subset of Subsets of a set, e.g. A = {a, b, c} Writing the subsets of A Compl. Mths. Write down all
Set Operations a set Subsets of A are: given sets. Crse for Sec the subsets of a
2). Listing/writing all subsets of a set {a, b, c}, {a}, {b}, {c}, {a, b}, {a, c}, {b, c}, { }. Observing the Schools Bk 1 given set
3). Identifying the common elements in two Common elements in two sets. difference
sets The symbol that represents the intersection of sets is . between a set Mathematics Differentiate
4). Listing the elements of the intersection of The elements in the intersection of two sets are those elements and the subsets for Sec School between a set
two sets that can be found in both sets , e.g. of a set. in Guyana Bk 1 and subsets
5). Recognizing that the intersection of two S = {s, c, h, o, l} Showing on diagrams: of the set
disjoint sets is the empty set H = {h, o, l, y} common elements
6). Representing the Union of two or more sets S H = {h, o, l} Listing the elements for the Quiz
7). Using the symbol of complement ( A ) Joining two sets to form a new set is called Union of sets. intersection, union and
The symbol that represents the union of sets is . complement of sets. Game
and writing the complement of a set The elements of the union of two sets, e.g.
S = {s, c, h, o, l} Using the correct symbol for Written work
H = {h, o, l, y} intersection, union and
S H = {c, h, l, o, s, y} complement
Complement of a set is those elements that are not found in
the given set.
U = { 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7}
A = { 1, 3, 5, 7} A = {2, 4, 6}
11 Venn Diagrams 1). Drawing a Venn Diagram to represent two Venn diagrams, e.g. Drawing Venn Diagrams A Compl. Mths.
given sets Crse for Sec Written work
Schools Bk 1
Games
2). Drawing a Venn Diagram showing disjoint Mathematics
and intersecting sets for Sec School
in Guyana Bk 1
A B A
12 Algebra 1 Addition of directed 1). Identifying absolute values of integers and When adding or subtracting two positive integers the answer 1. Adding and subtracting A Compl. Mths.
numbers characteristics of directed numbers is positive. E.g.: +5 + 3 = + 8 positive and negative integers. Crse for Sec Quiz
Subtraction of directed 2). Using the identity element for addition +10 + 5 = + 5 2. Adding and subtracting Schools Bk 1 Oral
numbers 3). Adding directed numbers When two negative integers are added or subtracted the negative and positive integers. Game
4). Subtracting directed numbers answer is negative. E.g.: -7 + (- 3) = - 10 Applying rules Mathematics
-8 - 5 = - 3 3. Identifying inverse (opposite) for Sec School Written work
When a negative and a positive integer are added the answer integers. in Guyana Bk 1
takes the sign of the absolute value of the greater number.
E.g.: 4. Recognizing that sum of an
-10 + +5 = -5 integer and its inverse is equal
+12 + - 6 = + 6 to zero.
Identity element for addition is zero. The sum of an integer 5. adding directed numbers in
and its inverse (opposite) is equal to zero. E.g.: -5 + 5 = 0 any order
13 Use of symbols 1). Using symbols to represent ideas Use of symbols. 1. Using concrete object to A Compl. Mths. Oral questions
Addition and 2). Expanding algebraic terms Functions, Constants, Variables and Coefficient. E.g.: 5b + 4 show addition of two like sets. Crse for Sec
subtraction of Algebraic 3). Identifying parts of a term: coefficient, where b is the variable, 5 is the coefficient and 4 is the E.g.: 3 pens + 2 pens = 5 pens Schools Bk 1 Written exercises
terms variable, index, constant constant. 3p + 2p = 5p where ‘p’
represents one pen Mathematics Quiz
4). Adding and subtracting like algebraic terms Function of variables and coefficient. E.g.: 5b indicates the Discussion on the value of p in for Sec School
number of b’s required where ‘b’ could vary in value. terms of its coefficient. in Guyana Bk 1 Games
Expand: 3a = a + a + a or 3 x a
5c = c + c +c +c + c or 5 x c 2. Discussion on the function of
Addition and subtraction of algebraic expression with like the terms in expression
terms. E.g.: a + 3a + 5a = 9a e.g. a + b + 6
Different coefficient and same variables
3. Discussion on the functions
Addition and subtraction of algebraic expression with like and of variables in an expression
unlike terms. E.g: a + b + b = a + 2b e.g. 4b + 3b + 1
a + b + e + a + b = 2a + 2b + e 4. Using the examples of b = 4
x + 2y + y = x + 3y elements, explain the function
a – 6b – 2b = a – 8b of a co-coefficient and a
variable
5. Discussion on the expansion
of algebraic terms and vice
versa.
6. Discussion on the relationship
between an expanded and
contracted term
14 5). Multiplication and 1). Multiplying and dividing algebraic terms Multiplication of algebraic expressions with like variables, 1. Discussion on the steps to be A Compl. Mths. Oral questions
division of algebraic 2). Replacing variables with numeric value e.g.: a x a x a = a3, 2a x a x a = 2a3 , taken to multiply algebraic Crse for Sec
terms 3). Expressing verbal statements in algebraic 4b x 3b =12b2 expressions with like and unlike Schools Bk 1 Written exercises
6). Substitution terms Multiplication of algebraic expressions with unlike variables. variables.
e.g.: a x bc; 3b x 4c x 4c; 4x x 5y x 6c 2. Demonstration of division of Mathematics Quiz
Division of algebraic terms e.g.: x ÷ x = 1; a ÷ b = a/b terms by expanding them before for Sec School Games
Division of algebraic expression with unlike terms canceling. in Guyana Bk 1
e.g.: a ÷ 5b = 3. Demonstration of division of
Division of unlike terms by subtracting indices e.g.: unlike terms by subtracting
x3 ÷ x2 = x1 or x indices.
When variables are replaced with a numerical value, this is 4. Discussion on steps to be
called substitution. E.g.: when x = 2, find the value of 4x and taken when substituting
3x2. variables with numerical values.
4x = 4 x 2 = 8; 3 x2 = 3 x 2 x 2 = 12 5. determining value of an
expression by replacing
variables with numerical values
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REVIEW AND DO REMEDIAL WORK ON TOPICS/CONCEPTS BASED ON WEAKNESSES AND NEEDS OF STUDENTS
A regular polygon has all its sides of equal length and all its
angles of equal size.
Re-entrant:
1. Use this termly schedule of topics, together with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Guides.
2. The recommended texts: Mathematics for Secondary Schools in Guyana Book 1 and Mathematics for Secondary School Book 1 are not the only text you can use to give
students practice exercises.
3. Use any Mathematics textbook that is available to you and the students.
4. Seek out the topics with the appropriate content for the students to gain practice.
5. If teachers feel that their students are competent in the objectives specified for the given week, then they can move on or give students additional work on the objectives to test
their skills
Ministry of Education
Secondary Sector
Mathematics
Grade 7
August Term Schedule of Topics
Week Topic Sub-topics Objectives Content Activities Resources Evaluation Strate
1 Geometry 2 1. Common solids 1) Identify common solids and define same Solid figures are three-dimensional. Gather and identify common A Compl. Mths.
2) Draw nets of cubes, cuboids and cylinders, Types of common solids: solids. Crse for Sec
prisms, pyramids and cone. Prism: A prism is a figure made of two parallel faces that are Make nets and paste to form Schools Bk 1 Oral
3) Use nets of cubes, cuboids, cylinders, polygons of the same shape and sides that are parallelograms. solids questioning
prisms, pyramids and cone to make solids. List the properties of common Mathematics
4) Examine solids to identify properties and Cuboid:A cuboid is a prism with rectangular faces. solids for Sec School Written
classify solids. It has six flat sides and all angles are right angles. in Guyana Bk 1 exercises
All of its faces are rectangles. Prepare a chart to show the names
It is also a prism because it has the same cross- of the solids and their properties. Chart
section along a length.
Models
In fact it is a rectangular prism.
Cube:A cube is a prism with squares for sides and faces. Cub
It has 6 Faces. oid
Each face has 4 edges, and is actually a square.
It has 12 Edges. Cone
It has 8 Vertices (corner points) and at each vertex 3
edges meet.
Cylinder:A cylinder has two equal circular bases that are Cub
parallel.
It has a flat base and a flat top
The base is the same as the top, and also in-between
It has one curved side
Because it has a curved surface it is not a
polyhedron.
Pyramid: A figure with a base that is a polygon and Cylinder
triangular sides.
Triangular Pyramid:
It has 4 Faces
The 3 Side Faces are Triangles
The Base is also a Triangle
It has 4 Vertices (corner points)
It has 6 Edges
It is also a Tetrahedron
Square Pyramid: Triangular Prism
It has 5 Faces
The 4 Side Faces are Triangles
The Base is a Square
It has 5 Vertices (corner points)
It has 8 Edges
It is perfectly symmetrical
It has no edges or vertices (corners)
It is not a polyhedron
All points on the surface are the same distance from
the centre
2 Measurement 1. Volume 1) Calculating the volume of cubes and Calculate volume of right prisms A Compl. Mths.
2 2. Mass cuboids Use prepared worksheets to solve Crse for Sec Nets
2) Calculating the volumes of simple right Estimate mass problems on volume of prisms Schools Bk 1
prisms and finding mass of objects Worksheets
3) Estimating the mass of an object Calculate mass Mathematics
4) Measuring and calculating mass for Sec School Mobiles
in Guyana Bk1
3 3. Temperature 5) Reading and writing temperature in SI unit Read and write temperature in SI units Make a table to show the unit of A Compl. Mths.
4. Time 6) Reading and writing time using the 12 and Read and write time using the 12-hour and 24-hour clocks measurement Crse for Sec
24-hour clock Solve worded problems on time measurement Make clocks and use same to find Schools Bk 1 Models
7) Using units of time measurement to solve time
problems Solve problems involving time Mathematics Quiz
for Sec School
in Guyana Bk1 Written
Relations 1. Relations 1). Recognizing the domain is the object of a Arrow diagrams. Listing the members of the A Compl. Mths. Oral
4 relation The objects and image in any particular relation can be shown domain for a set of ordered pairs. Crse for Sec
2). Recognizing the range is the image set of a on an arrow diagram. Listing the members of the range Schools Bk 1 Written
relation The arrow always leaves the object in the domain and points for a set of ordered pairs.
to the Mathematics Worksheet
image in the range for Sec School
in Guyana Bk 1
5 2. Arrow diagrams 3). Using arrow diagram to show relationships Types of relations: Listing all the ordered pairs Oral
4). Identifying that the object and the image One-to-one - each object has only one image. shown on an arrow diagram. questioning
form the components of the ordered pairs. Many-to-one - two or more objects have the same Writing sets of ordered pairs that
image. satisfy given relations. Written
One-to-many - one object has more than one image. Writing the rule of a relation. exercises
Many-to-many - one object has more than one Diagrams
image and also two or more objects Worksheet
3. Ordered pairs 5). Stating ordered pairs from arrow diagrams The co-ordinate plane is sometimes called a rectangular grid. Showing on chart: A Compl. Mths.
6 4. Coordinates and nets Drawing a number line using 0 and positive integers from 1 to X = {-6, -5, -4, …4, 5, 6} and Crse for Sec Quiz
6). Plotting points 6 and negative integers from –1 to 6. Y = {-6, -5, -4, … 4, 5, 6}. Schools Bk 1
7). Reading ordered pairs of coordinates Up turning the paper and drawing another number line Pointing out that the elements of Oral
intersecting the first at right angles and using 0 and the X are called the x-co-ordinates Mathematics questioning
positive integers from 1 to 6 and from –1 to –6. 0 remains at and the elements of Y are called for Sec School
the same point. the y-co-ordinates. in Guyana Bk 1 Written
When the two lines come together this way they form a co- The point at which the x and y are exercises
ordinate plane. both 0 is called the origin.
x-co-ordinates, y-co-ordinates, origin. Guiding students in plotting
Points on a co-ordinate plane, e.g. (2, 3) (0,0) points on a co-ordinate plane.
Guiding students in locating
given points on a co-ordinate
plane
7 5. Graphs 8). Plotting and connecting points Graph of a relation represented by ordered pairs. Small group activities: Oral
plotting ordered pairs of
the given relation on a Written
co-ordinate plane.
joining the points
corresponding to each ordered
pair.
8 Statistics 1. Pictograph 1). Collecting information Pictographs: an attractive way of presenting numerical Using chart to show examples of A Compl. Mths. Chart
2. Pie Chart 2). Recording information accurately information. The pictures give a quick and easy meaning to pictographs. Crse for Sec
3). Reporting and analyzing information from statistical data Guiding students in constructing Schools Bk 1 Written
Pictographs and Pie Charts Construction of pictographs. pictographs to illustrate given exercises
4). Using the appropriate instrument to Interpretation of pictographs. information. Mathematics
construct the charts Interpreting the information for Sec School
Pie Chart: a circle graph in which sections of the circle illustrated on a pictograph. in Guyana Bk 1
represent fractions, degrees, percentages. Discussing information illustrated Diagrams
Construction of pie charts. on pictographs.
Interpretation of pie charts. Written
Using chart to show examples of
pie charts. Oral