Forward Plan for Mathematics: Number, Money, and Measure

Topic: Investigating Simple Fractions, Percentages, and Decimal Fractions in Real-Life Contexts

Desired Outcome: I have investigated the everyday contexts in which simple fractions, percentages, or decimal fractions are used and can carry out the necessary calculations to solve related problems.

Level: Second Level (Scottish Curriculum)

Week 1: Introduction to Fractions in Real-Life Contexts - Introduce the concept of fractions and their relevance in everyday life. - Discuss real-life examples where fractions are used, such as recipes, measurements, and sharing. - Engage students in practical activities involving fractions, such as dividing food items or measuring ingredients.

Week 2: Applying Fractions in Real-Life Situations - Explore real-life scenarios where fractions are used, such as calculating discounts, sharing expenses, or measuring distances. - Provide students with problem-solving tasks involving fractions, such as finding a fraction of a quantity or comparing fractions. - Encourage students to discuss and present their solutions, emphasizing the relevance of fractions in real-life contexts.

Week 3: Introduction to Percentages in Real-Life Contexts - Introduce the concept of percentages and their significance in everyday situations. - Discuss real-life examples where percentages are used, such as sales, discounts, or interest rates. - Engage students in practical activities involving percentages, such as calculating discounts or determining the percentage of a given quantity.

Week 4: Applying Percentages in Real-Life Situations - Explore real-life scenarios where percentages are used, such as calculating tips, tax amounts, or savings. - Provide students with problem-solving tasks involving percentages, such as finding a percentage increase or decrease or comparing percentages. - Encourage students to discuss and present their solutions, highlighting the practical applications of percentages.

Week 5: Introduction to Decimal Fractions in Real-Life Contexts - Introduce the concept of decimal fractions and their relevance in everyday life. - Discuss real-life examples where decimal fractions are used, such as money, measurements, or GPS coordinates. - Engage students in practical activities involving decimal fractions, such as converting between fractions and decimals or measuring using decimal units.

Week 6: Applying Decimal Fractions in Real-Life Situations - Explore real-life scenarios where decimal fractions are used, such as currency conversions, measurements, or calculating distances. - Provide students with problem-solving tasks involving decimal fractions, such as adding or subtracting decimals or solving decimal-based word problems. - Encourage students to discuss and present their solutions, emphasizing the practicality of decimal fractions in real-life contexts.

Assessment: - Regular formative assessments throughout the unit to gauge students’ understanding and progress. - Summative assessment at the end of the unit, including problem-solving tasks and real-life scenarios involving fractions, percentages, and decimal fractions. - Provide feedback to students on their problem-solving strategies and accuracy in calculations.

Note: This forward plan is designed to be flexible and adaptable based on the specific needs and pace of the students. It is important to provide ample opportunities for students to engage in hands-on activities, discussions, and problem-solving tasks to enhance their understanding of fractions, percentages, and decimal fractions in real-life contexts.