Lesson Plan

Class: 5 Blue

Date: 6 October 2015

Time: 2:10pm 3:00pm (50 mins)

Key Learning Area: Mathematics

Lesson Topic: Chance Terminology Sequential lesson 1/7

Recent Prior Experience

Students will have prior experience in ordering fractions and decimals in a number line from 0 to 1.
Syllabus Outcome(s):

Indicators of Learning for this lesson:

MA3-1WM

Describes
and
represents mathematical situations in a
variety of ways using mathematical
terminology and some conventions.

By the end of this lesson, the students will:

MA3-19SP

Conducts chance
experiments and assigns probabilities as
values between 0 and 1 to describe their
outcomes.

Any safety issues to be considered:

Students need to be made aware to be
cautious with equipment. Teacher is to
check classroom for any hazards prior to
commencement of lesson including
avoiding any electrical cords being
exposed.

Have an introductory level of knowledge about chance

Be able to correctly place statements on a number line
in the correct position
Ability to access web2.0 tool

Resources:
Word cards
- Masking tape
Chrome books
https://kahoot.it
A3 poster paper
Colour pencils
Pens, permanent markers
IWB

Assessment:
Diagnostic Assessment:
- Initial observation of Ss prior knowledge through
discussion.
Formative Assessment:
- Observe and monitor Ss ability to engage in
group work effectively to complete tasks.
- Observe Ss collaboration, questions and
answers that are raised during the lesson
through discussion.
- Observe Ss ability to access Kahoot (Web2.0
tool) and ability to complete task given.

Strategy identification Key:

Group Work
Discussion
Explanation
Question
Demonstration
Key Questions

LESSON SEQUENCE
Lesson Content /
Indicators of Learning

Timing
(mins)

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Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences:

(How it is taught)
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Resources and
Organisation:

(What is Taught):
INTRODUCTION

Warm up:
Recap on
previous
maths
lesson to
gain prior
knowledge of
Ss on the
topic.

18
mins

T will begin lesson by asking Ss to engage in silent reading for 10 mins on arrival after lunch
T will begin the lesson off by explaining the rules and class expectations for the lesson.
T will then introduce the content for the lesson, being chance.
T will question Ss on what they know about chance and where they might see it through key
questioning:
What is chance?
Where do you think chance is applied?
Why do we use chance?
T will then continue the lesson by distributing chance words on cards to the Ss in small groups.
No chance, Impossible, highly unlikely, unlikely, 50/50, even chance, likely, highly likely, certain,
fat chance
With the given terms, Ss will be asked to discuss the meaning and the use of such terms and
create
a
poster
that
will
be
presented
to
the
class.
- Ss can present the meanings of the terms on the poster and give an example of each word in a
sentence.
T will question Ss to see if everyone is on the right track or has any questions.
In groups, Ss will then be asked to present their poster to the class, explaining the meaning of the
terms found with an example of each word in a sentence.
T will then ask Ss as a class if they could brainstorm any other terms that can be used to
describe the chance of something happening.
T will encourage Ss to think in both numbers and words to describe chance.
T will be recording all terms on a table on the Smart Board

Organisation:
Ss will be seated at
their group tables.
T will be based at the
front of the class.
Resources:
Word cards
A3 poster paper
Colour pencils
Pens
Permanent markers
Smartboard

DEVELOPMENT
Keep
checking
with
students throughout the
lesson to see if any
assistance is required.
Smart board timer to
keep Ss on time and
track
throughout
completing task.
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Once Ss have engaged in sharing their poster to their peers, Ss will be given statements and be
asked to arrange them on a life size time line.
Ss measure a 2 metre length of tape.
Ss will be asked to arrange these statements on a time line as the following:
22
mins

Impossible -------------------------------------> Certain

Groups will nominate a team leader. Once Ss have decided the placement of their statement, the
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Resources:
Short statements
Masking tape
Permanent markers

team leader will need to place them self on the timeline.

Team leaders will then read out their statement and explain why they have chosen the particular
order of placement. Ss are to then make changes to the timeline if they believe their order of
placement is not correct.
CLOSURE
Students will have
discussion with the
teacher.
T will provide
students with
feedback.

10
mins

T will explain to the Ss that they will be playing a game online to quiz their knowledge on chance
to finish off the lesson.
T will advise group leaders to collect a chrome book from the trolley and log onto https://kahoot.it
T will provide Ss with a game pin and instruct them to log on 506777.
Ss will play game until finished.
T will then instruct Ss to pack away devices and return to the floor promptly and quietly.
T and Ss will recap on the days lesson through asking Key questions:
What would you like to learn about in relation to chance next lesson?
What did you enjoy about the lesson?
Does anybody have any questions?
Once students have engaged in discussion they will then be asked to stand up ready for
prayer to end the day.

Appendix: Resources

No chance

Equally likely

Cannot happen

Impossible

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Chrome books
https://kahoot.it

50/50

Highly unlikely

Certain

Likely

Unlikely

Highly likely

Christmas Day will fall on December 25 this year

The sun will still be visible at midnight tonight in Sydney
Every student in our class will score 100% in the next Maths test
A card is chosen from a pack of 52 playing cards and is either
red or black
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The numbers 1 to 10 are written on separate pieces of paper,

placed in a bag and the number 13 is drawn out
When i toss a coin, it will land on heads
Every student in our class likes brussel sprouts
A turtle will win the Melbourne Cup this year
It will snow tomorrow
Every student in our class will eat food today
I saw a space ship this morning
I am going to sleep tonight and wake up tomorrow morning
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Impossible
Certain
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