New Revised NERDC Primary 4 Mathematics Scheme of Work
Week 1: Whole Numbers
1. Content: Counting, writing, adding, and subtracting whole numbers up to millions; basic computation with large numbers.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to count and write numbers up to 1,000,000; perform simple addition and subtraction.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher demonstrates counting large numbers using examples on the board, the teacher guides students through writing numbers in words and figures, the teacher provides addition and subtraction exercises with numbers up to millions.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners practice counting in groups of tens, hundreds, and thousands, the learners write numbers dictated by the teacher, the learners solve addition problems individually and check answers with peers.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Number charts showing place values up to millions help students visualize large numbers, abacus allows hands-on counting and calculation practice, chalkboard for demonstrations and worked examples, textbooks provide structured exercises and problems for practice.
Week 2: Whole Numbers (Contd.)
1. Content: Place value of digits, ordering whole numbers, Roman numerals up to 1000; identifying and arranging numbers.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to determine place values and order numbers; write Roman numerals up to M (1000).
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains place values with visual aids showing ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, and millions, the teacher demonstrates ordering numbers from smallest to largest, the teacher introduces Roman numerals and their conversion rules.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners identify the place value of underlined digits in given numbers, the learners arrange numbers in ascending and descending order in pairs, the learners convert Arabic numbers to Roman numerals and vice versa.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Place value charts clearly show the position and value of each digit, Roman numeral cards display symbols and their values for reference, worksheets with practice exercises on ordering and conversion.
Week 3: Whole Numbers (Contd.)
1. Content: LCM and HCF of 2-digit numbers, prime numbers; computing factors and multiples.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to compute and describe LCM and HCF; identify prime numbers.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides students through factor tree examples on the board, the teacher explains the concept of prime numbers and composite numbers, the teacher demonstrates finding LCM using listing method and prime factorization.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners list factors of given numbers in their notebooks, the learners calculate LCM and HCF in group exercises, the learners identify prime numbers from a list of numbers.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Factor charts showing common factors help students see relationships between numbers, multiplication tables assist in finding multiples quickly, pencils and paper for calculations and factor trees.
Week 4: Whole Numbers (Extra)
1. Content: Review of addition, subtraction, LCM, HCF with practical applications; applying concepts to real-life problems.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to solve mixed problems involving whole numbers up to millions.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher reviews key concepts from previous weeks with quick quizzes, the teacher presents word problems involving real-life situations like population, money, and distance, the teacher facilitates team discussions on problem-solving strategies.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners work on word problems in teams of four, the learners explain their solution methods to classmates, the learners create their own word problems for peers to solve.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Word problem worksheets with varied contexts keep students engaged, calculators for checking answers and verifying calculations, group discussion boards where teams can share strategies and solutions.
Week 5: Fractions
1. Content: Types of fractions including proper, improper, and mixed fractions; differentiating and performing basic operations.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to identify and differentiate fraction types; solve simple fraction problems.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher uses diagrams to show fraction types and their characteristics, the teacher demonstrates converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers, the teacher explains equivalent fractions using visual models.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners cut paper strips into equal parts to represent fractions, the learners compare fractions to determine which is larger or smaller, the learners practice converting between fraction types.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Paper strips or circles that can be folded or cut to show fraction parts, fraction charts displaying common fractions and their equivalents, colored pencils to shade and distinguish different fractions visually.
Week 6: Fractions (Extra)
1. Content: Solving fraction-related problems including addition and subtraction of fractions; applying fractions in everyday contexts.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to add and subtract simple fractions; apply fractions to everyday scenarios.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher demonstrates fraction operations using number lines and diagrams, the teacher presents problems involving sharing items like pizza or cake, the teacher guides students through finding common denominators.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners solve problems involving sharing items equally among friends, the learners add and subtract fractions with like denominators, the learners relate fractions to real situations like measuring ingredients.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Real objects like fruits or bread that can be divided into fractional parts, measuring cups showing fractional measurements for practical understanding, worksheets with varied fraction problems and applications.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Mid-term test should be conducted covering all topics from Week 1 to Week 6. Students take a break after the assessment to rest and prepare for the second half of the term.
Week 8: Addition and Subtraction
1. Content: Adding and subtracting numbers and decimals; basic operations with carrying and borrowing.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to add and subtract multi-digit numbers; handle decimals.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher shows step-by-step methods for addition with carrying on the board, the teacher demonstrates subtraction with borrowing using place value concepts, the teacher introduces decimal addition and subtraction.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners practice sums in their notebooks with increasing difficulty, the learners solve problems involving money and measurements with decimals, the learners explain their calculation steps to partners.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Addition and subtraction charts showing algorithms and steps, decimal models or grids that illustrate tenths and hundredths, textbooks with graded exercises from simple to complex problems.
Week 9: Addition and Subtraction (Contd.)
1. Content: Continued practice with larger numbers and decimals; error checking in computations.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to solve addition and subtraction problems accurately.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher provides guided practice with progressively challenging problems, the teacher teaches checking strategies like adding to verify subtraction, the teacher helps students identify and correct common errors.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners complete practice exercises independently, the learners exchange notebooks and check peer work for accuracy, the learners discuss mistakes and learn from corrections.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Worksheets with varied problem types and difficulty levels, peer review sheets with checking guidelines and error identification tips.
Week 10: Addition and Subtraction (Contd.)
1. Content: Word problems involving addition and subtraction; applying operations to real-life situations.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to interpret and solve word problems.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher discusses real-life examples like shopping, traveling, and saving money, the teacher models reading problems carefully and identifying key information, the teacher demonstrates choosing the correct operation based on problem context.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners read and analyze word problems before solving, the learners create and solve their own word problems based on daily experiences, the learners present solutions and explain their reasoning.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Story cards with various problem scenarios related to daily life, group boards where students can write and display their created problems.
Week 11: Revision
Teachers should revise all lessons from Week 1 to Week 10 and prepare pupils for the examination. This week focuses on reviewing key concepts, clarifying doubts, and practicing sample examination questions.
Week 12: Examination
The examination for the first term should start. Students demonstrate their understanding of all topics covered during the term through written assessments.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Examination should be concluded together with marking and recording, then vacation follows once all tasks have been achieved. Teachers assess performance, provide feedback, and prepare reports before students proceed to the next term.