Unit 7 Lesson 1

LENGTH

Year 6

Topic:

Length Computation of Length Use and apply fractional computation to problems involving length. Solve problem in real context involving computation of length. Duration: 1 hour

Learning Area: Learning Objectives: Learning Outcomes:

Teaching Aids

Teacher uses diagrams, number lines, paper strips, scissors, ruler, a roll of string and worksheets.

Set Induction

1. Teacher shows a paper strip to model a situation expressed in fraction. 2. Teacher distributes the paper strips to each pupil and gives clear instructions.
3. Pupils do hands-on activity. Teachers Instructions: Expected Answers: Teacher guides pupils to answer in full sentence. o The fraction of the coloured part is one third.

o First, measure and cut a paper strip with the

length of 30 cm. o o o Now, fold the paper strips into three equal parts. Next, colour any one part of the paper strips. What is the fraction of the coloured part?

o The part that I have coloured is 10cm long.

o Class, what is the length of the part that you

have coloured, in cm?

1 3

1 3

Paper Strips 1 3

0 cm

1 0

2 0

3 0

Ruler

Unit 7 Lesson 1

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Step 1: Solve problem involving computation of length.

Teacher poses a question to the class: Diagram 1 shows the length of a rope. 48 m

P
1 QR is of PR. 3
Calculate the length of PQ in m. Pupils Activity:

Q
Diagram 1

1. Pupils find the answer by Polyas Model with different methods. Understand the problem : Length of PR = Length of QR = Length of PQ = Devise a plan : Draw a diagram. Do () then () / Do () then () / Do () then (+) / Do () then () ? m of PR

Solve (Method 1):

Q PR QR = PQ
3 1 2 = 3 3 3 2 48 m = 32 m 3

(Method 2):

1 3 48 m
= 16 m = 48 m 16 m

= 32 m

Look back (Method 3)

P P
16 m

Q Q 16 m

R R 16 m 3 48 m

16 m

16 m + 16 m = 32 m

OR

16 m 2

Unit 7 Lesson 1 Teachers Instruction:

LENGTH
Expected Answers:

Year 6

o Class, look at diagram 1. What is the length

of PR?

Teacher guides pupils to answer in full sentence. o o o o o o The length of PR is 48 m. QR is one third of PR. I need to find out the length of PQ in m. Yes, I can use the third method to look back the answer. The length of PQ is 32 m. Ive check my answer with another method. It is correct.

o According to the diagram 1, what is the

fraction of QR? o o o o o What do you need to find out? Now, think of a way to find the answer. Can you use other method to check your answer? What is your answer? Is it correct?

Step 2: Solve problem in real context involving of length. Pupils Activity:

1. Pupils are divided into groups.

2. Teacher prepares some questions. 3. Each group answers a set of question by Polyas Model. 3 steps Understand the problem, Devise a plan and Solve the problem. 4. The groups pass and rotate their findings to the next group. 5. The groups will check the answer by the 4th Step of Polyas Model Look back. 6. Pupils may proceed with the next question. Teachers Instruction:

o Alright children, now get into . groups.

o o o o Here are some questions for you to answer. Each group will answer the question with the first 3-steps of Polyas Model. You can choose any method to solve the problems. Then, let the other group to check your answer.

o Now, lets practice with more questions.

P
16 m

16 m

Q 16 m

Unit 7 Lesson 1 Example: Question 1

LENGTH

Year 6

Question 2

Diagram 1 shows three places L, M and N.

1 of 17.5 m of cloth is used to make a curtain. 7

L 15 km
Diagram 1 The distance from M to N is from L to N. What is the distance from M to N? Question 3

Calculate the length, in cm, of the cloth used.

1 of the distance 5

Question 4 Azmans height is 1.74 m. Roslis height is of Azmans height. Diagram 2 Calculate their difference, in cm.

Diagram 2 shows two ropes, J and K.

J K

60 cm

5 6

The length of rope K is length of rope J.

1 longer than the 3

Calculate the length, in m, of rope K.

Unit 7 Lesson 1 Step 3: Worksheet 1

LENGTH

Year 6

Diagram 1 shows the length of a string.

R
5.2 m Diagram 1

The length of QR is

1 of the length of QS. 4

Calculate the length of QR, in m. 2 Diagram 2 shows the road connecting three villages, P, Q and R. 133 km

Q
Diagram 2

The distance from Q to R is

1 of the distance from P to Q. 7

What is the total distance P to R, in km? 3 Diagram 3 shows a straight wooden bar.

X 3.5 cm Y
Diagram 3 The length of XY is

1 of the length of XZ. 4

What is the length of XZ, in m? 4 Diagram 4 shows the length of two ribbons. 1.7 m 2.5 m Diagram 4

2 of the length of two ribbons is used to tie a present. 3

o the length of ribbon used to tie the present, in cm. Find Alright, children.
o Today, Consolidation we have learnt how to solve problems involving computation of length. o Remember, use the Four Steps Polyas Model to solve problems.

o You are encouraged to use as many methods as you can. For example, using a diagram, using
number line, paper strips, strings, mental calculations or normal operation calculations.

o For further activities, please do the exercises in your Text Book. Have fun with Mathematics!

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Further Activities
Text book 1. Lets Work Together Page 152 2. Lets Do It Page 153 3. Lets Do It Page 156 4. Lets Wrap Up Page 157 and 158