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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Area of compound shape |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Area of Compound Shapes
Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11)
Mathematics
20 students
This lesson corresponds to the UK National Curriculum for Mathematics at Key Stage 2, focusing on measurement and geometry.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Compound Shapes | 5 | Introduce the concept of compound shapes with visual examples on the board. Explain how they can be broken down into simple shapes (rectangles, triangles, etc.). |
| 2 | Exploration Activity | 10 | Distribute grid paper and have students draw their own compound shapes. Encourage them to identify parts and measure dimensions. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 10 | Solve a few compound shape problems as a class. Show how to calculate the area step-by-step, breaking it into smaller parts for clarity. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 | Hand out worksheets with various compound shapes for students to calculate the area independently. Monitor progress without interrupting their work. |
| 5 | Review and Check Homework | 5 | Discuss the homework assignment, emphasizing common mistakes and strategies for improvement. Collect worksheets for informal assessment. |
Assign students to create their own compound shapes at home and calculate the area. Worksheets will be checked by the teacher for understanding, without any student presentations.
Encourage students to ask questions throughout the lesson and provide support as needed. Emphasize the real-world applications of understanding areas to bolster interest in the topic.