Perimeter and Area 2
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Lesson Details
- Class: 8A3 (30-31 pupils)
- Date: 24th November 2009
- Time: 10.25-11.15
- Room: T5.
- Lesson number: 3rd in the day.
- National Curriculum (or other syllabus) area: KS3 Y8 Module 15: Perimeter, Area and Volume
- Target level(s) Grades: This is a relatively low ability set, with levels of between 4B and 5A when last assessed (Mini SATS 7).
In-Class Support
- Role of in-class support by others (where applicable): Ruth Howe will be in the class monitoring this lesson. If required, he can help them with the worksheet and maintain quiet.
Learning Objectives
- Recap on calculating perimeters
- Calculating the area of a rectangle
- Calculate the area of a rectangle-based shape
Prior Knowledge of Pupils
- Pupil prior knowledge or experience:
- Perimeter and area were introduced yesterday
Class management objectives
- Continue the strategy of achieving total quiet during the instruction phase of each lesson.
Terms to be taught
- Perimeter
- Area
ECM outcome
- Ensure each child is confident calculating perimeters and areas.
Demonstrating Learning
- How will your pupils demonstrate successful learning?
- worksheet starter exercise.
- Contributions in class discussion.
Possible Pupil Misconceptions
- Confusion between perimeter and area
Resources
- Whiteboard pens
- EW pen
- 35 copies of Starter worksheets
- This lesson plan (two hard copies)
- Whiteboard rubber
Risk/Safety Assessment
- No abnormal risks -- today will be just worksheet and whiteboard.
Assessment Opportunities
- Talk to the pupils on a one-to-one or one-to-few basis.
- Move around the classroom.
- Use questioning as part of lesson.
Relationships
- Developing good working relationships:
- Help the pupils with their learning.
Opportunities for Differentiation
- Talented and Gifted students: Qs 2, 3 and 4 from Ex 15.A
- Not-so-able students:
- SEN:
National Frameworks
- Issues related to or derived from National Strategies/Frameworks (in particular, approaches to literacy):
Other terms they need to know
Proposed Schedule and Content
Proposed Schedule Section Duration Start Time Resource Movements Key Points Pre-Entry 2 mins - • If possible, put a copy of the starter worksheet on each pupil's desk. • Write learning objectives on board. • Sign on to PC, if necessary. • We won’t go in until you’re quiet. • Stand behind your chairs until I say so. Entry 2 mins - • Or hand out starter worksheet as they enter. • Let them take off their jackets if they wish. Registration 2 mins - - • Ask them to get their homework diaries out on the desk. • Pencil cases • Exercise books • Write the date and title of today’s lesson in their exercise books: ‘Perimeter and Area of Composite Rectangles’ • Stick the worksheet in. Starter 10 mins • Only answer the perimeter. • Set the clock to five minutes for the starter. • If you finish early, put your hand up. • 5 mins for analysis. Main 25 mins • Get them to write two definitions: • Perimeter: the total distance around the edges of a shape. • Area: a measure of how much 2D space is covered by a shape. • Work on the board through example 1 in the notes. • Ask them to work out the areas in Exercise 15a. Plenary 2 mins - - • Check that everyone is happy with perimeter and area of rectangle-based shapes. Dismiss 2 mins - - • Collect homework by the door.
