MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN

NAME OF TEACHER: MR MWEENE DATE:
SCHOOL: ...................................... DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS & FORMULA CLASS: 8B
SUBTOPIC: Algebraic expressions.

REFERENCES: long man mathematics pupils book 8 pg 36 and other sources

TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Algebraic expressions. Teacher exposision .demonstration and role play
methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge to relate letters to numbers and/ or vice versa .The
skill of Contrasting terms and constants. The value of Accuracy in computation of values
LEARNING OUTCOMES:L.S.B.A.T
 Formulate algebraic expressions
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about th topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to introduce the topic
and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY LEANERS ACTIVITY

SIMPLFYING ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSION

Tr write an example of an
Exsmple of an algebraic expression algebraic expression and Learners to listen attentively
state what each term in an and ask question
-6x2 expression mean
-6 is the coefficient
X is the variable
2 is the power of the variable
NOTE
-if there is no sign in front of the term ,then the term
is positive

EXAMPLES Learners to write the examples

State the coefficient ,variable and power of the Tr to write the examples in their exercise books
variable in the following on the board
a.3x2
b.x2
solution Leraners to go and solve on
the board
a.3x2 3 is the coefficient Tr to ask leaner to go and
x is the variable solve on the board
2 is the power EXPECTED ANSWETR

b.x2 1 is the coefficient a.3x2 3 is the coefficient

x is the variable x is the variable
2 is the power 2 is the power

b.x2 1 is the coefficient

x is the variable
2 is the power

EXERCISE
For each of these terms ,write down the sign ,the Learners to write the exercise
coefficient ,the variable and the power of the term. Tr to write the exercise in their exercise books
a.-5x2 on the board
b.3p2 EXPECTED ANSWETR
c.j6 a.-5x2 sign is -(negative )
d.-y7 coefficient is -5
 variable is x
power is 2

b.3p2 sign is +(positive)

coefficient is +3
variable is P
power is 2

c.j6 sign is -(negative )

coefficient is 1
variable is J
power is 6

d.-y7 sign is -(negative )

coefficient is -1
variable is Y
power is 7

Lesson conclusion: Teacher concludes by going through the main points of the lesson
PUPIL’S EVALUATION
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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 MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN
NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………… DATE:
SCHOOL: ...................................... DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS & FORMULA CLASS: 8B
SUBTOPIC: Algebraic expressions. NO OF BOYS: ……..
GIRL: ………
REFERENCES: ZBEC pupils book 8 pg 67- and other sources
TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Algebraic expressions. Teacher exposision .demonstration and role play
methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge to relate letters to numbers and/ or vice versa .The
skill of Contrasting terms and constants. The value of Accuracy in computation of values
LEARNING OUTCOMES:L.S.B.A.T
 Formulate algebraic expressions
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about th topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to introduce the topic
and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY LEANERS ACTIVITY

SIMPLFYING ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSION Tr to write the examples on Learners to write in their

the board exercise books
EXAMPLE
What is the coefficient of the varriables in ther
following
a.2y
b.-7y
c.y

solutions
a.2y coefficient is 2 Learners to listen
Tr to solve part A attentively
b.-7y coefficient is -7
c. y coefficient is +1

Tr asks learners to go and

solve part B &C on the board Volunteers to go and solve
on the board
EXPECTED ANSWERS

b.-7y coefficient is -7
c. y coefficient is +1

Tr consolidate learners Learners listens attentively

responses

EXERCISE
What is the coefficient of Yin the following Tr to write the exercise on the Learners to Write the
expression board exercise in their exercise
a.3y +2 books
b.3+y
c.7r-6y EXPECTED ANSWERS
d.-5y+4x a.3y +2 →Coefficient of y
is +3
b.3+y →Coefficient of y is
+1
 c.7r-6y→Coefficient of y is
-6

d.-5y+4x→Coefficient of y
is -5

Lesson conclusion: Teacher concludes by going through the main points of the lesson
PUPIL’S EVALUATION
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN
NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………… DATE:
SCHOOL: ...................................... DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS & FORMULA CLASS: 8B
SUBTOPIC: Algebraic expressions. NO OF BOYS: ……..
GIRL: ………
REFERENCES: ZBEC pupils book 8 pg 67- and other sources
TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Algebraic expressions. Teacher exposision .demonstration and role play
methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge to relate letters to numbers and/ or vice versa .The
skill of Contrasting terms and constants. The value of Accuracy in computation of values
LEARNING OUTCOMES:L.S.B.A.T
 Formulate algebraic expressions
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about th topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to introduce the topic
and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHERS LEANERS ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY

SIMPLFYING ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSION

TERMS
An algebraric expression can consists of one or more
terms ,Terms are separated by plus or minus signs Tr to explain about
term of an algebraic Learners to listen attentively
EXAMPLES expression
1.3x→ has one term
2.3x+x→has 2 terms
3.a-b+c→ has 3 terms
4.2Xx÷3→ has 1 term
5.2-xX3+x→ is an expression which has 2 terms Tr to write the Learners to write the examples in
6. 3a → has 1 term examples on the their exercise books
B board
7.(x+1) →has 1 term
8.x-y → has 1 term
4
EXERCISE
How many terms are there in each of these algebraic Learners to write the exercise in
expression Tr to write the their exercise books
a.x+2 exercise on the
b.x2-xy +13y2 board EXPECTED ANSWERS
c. (a+b) –(p-q) a.x+2→has 2 terms x and 2
d. p+q b.x2-xy +13y2 →has 3 terms x2,-
x-y xy and 13y2
e. aXbX÷4c c. (a+b) –(p-q)→has 2 terms .
(a+b) and –(p-q)
d. p+q → has a fraction and a
fraction always a single term
x-y
e. aXbX÷4c →has one term
because there are no + or - signs
between the terms

Lesson conclusion: Teacher concludes by going through the main points of the lesson
PUPIL’S EVALUATION
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

 MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN
NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………… DATE:
SCHOOL: ...................................... DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS & FORMULA CLASS: 8B
SUBTOPIC: Substitutions. NO OF BOYS: ……..
GIRL: ………
REFERENCES: ZBEC pupils book 8 pg 70- and other sources
TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Algebraic expressions. Teacher exposision .demonstration and role play
methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge to Distinguish between variables and coefficients.
The skill of Substitution or representation of letters for numbers. The value of Logical thinking in factoring.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:L.S.B.A.T
 Simplify algebraic expressions
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about th topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to introduce the topic
and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY LEANERS ACTIVITY

BASIC OPERATION ON
ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSION Tr to write the examples on the board Learners to write the
example in their exercise
books

EXAMPLES Tr to solve on the board part A

Simplify the following solution Learners to listen attentively
a.8y+11y a.8y+11y =(8+11)y and ask questions
b.6a+a =19y
c.x+2x+3x

Tr to ask learners to go and solve part B and C

on the board Learners to go and solve on
the board

EXPECTED ANSWERS
b.6a+a=6a+1a
=(6+1)a
=7a

c.x+2x+3x=(1+2+3)x
=6x

EXERCISE Tr to write the exercise on the board

Simplify the following Learners to write the exercise
a.7x+9x in their exercise books
b.2a+2a
c.7k-5k EXPECTED ANSWERS

a.7x+9x=(7+9)x
=16x

b.2a+2a=(2+2)a
=4a

c.7k-5k=(7-5)k
 =2k

Lesson conclusion: Teacher concludes by going through the main points of the lesson
PUPIL’S EVALUATION
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

 MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN
NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………… DATE:
SCHOOL: ...................................... DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS & FORMULA CLASS: 8B
SUBTOPIC: Substitutions. NO OF BOYS: ……..
GIRL: ………
REFERENCES: ZBEC pupils book 8 pg 70- and other sources
TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Algebraic expressions. Teacher exposition .demonstration and role play
methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge to Distinguish between variables and coefficients.
The skill of Substitution or representation of letters for numbers. The value of Logical thinking in factoring.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:L.S.B.A.T
 Simplify algebraic expressions
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about th topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to introduce the topic
and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY LEANERS ACTIVITY

BASIC OPERATION ON ALGEBRAIC

EXPRESSION

Tr to write the examples on Learners to write the

EXAMPLES the board example in their exercise
Simplify the following books
a.-4x+7x
b.5y-y
c.-4x-x+4x
Tr to solve on the board
part A Learners to listen attentively
and ask questions
SOLUTION
a. .-4x+7x =(-4+7)x
=3x

Tr to ask learners to go and

solve part B and C on the Learners to go and solve on
board the board

EXPECTED ANSWERS
b.5y-y=5y-1y
=(5-1)y
=4y

c.-4x-x+4x=(-4-1+4)x
=-1x
= -x
Tr to write the exercise on
EXERCISE the board Learners to write the exercise
Simplify the following in their exercise books
a.6a+(-4a)
b.-2y+6y EXPECTED ANSWERS
c.-c-c
a.6a+(-4a) =(6-4)a
=2a

b.-2y+6y =(-2+6)y
=4y
 c.-c-c=(-1-1) c
=-2c

Lesson conclusion: Teacher concludes by going through the main points of the lesson
PUPIL’S EVALUATION
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN
NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………… DATE:
SCHOOL: ...................................... DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS & FORMULA CLASS: 8B
SUBTOPIC: Substitutions. NO OF BOYS: ……..
GIRL: ………
REFERENCES: ZBEC pupils book 8 pg 70- and other sources
TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Algebraic expressions. Teacher exposition .demonstration and role play
methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge to Distinguish between variables and coefficients.
The skill of Substitution or representation of letters for numbers. The value of Logical thinking in factoring.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:L.S.B.A.T
 Simplify algebraic expressions
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about th topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to introduce the topic
and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY LEANERS ACTIVITY

SIMPLIFY ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSION

INVOLVING ADDITION AND
SUBSTRACTION

Note
-When simplifying algebraic expression ,we add or
subtract like terms

EXAMPLES
a.5a +2a Tr to solve part A on the Learners to listen
b.7a-3a board attentively
c.6a+2b+4a-4b a.5a +2a =(5+2)a
d.4acb-3abc =7a

Tr asks learners to go and Learners to go and solve on the

solve on the board board
EXPECTED ANSWERS

b.7a-3a=(7-5)A
=4A
c.6a+2b+4a-4b=6a+4a+2b-4b
=10a-2b

d.4acb-3abc=(4-3)abc
=1abc
=abc

Lesson conclusion: Teacher concludes by going through the main points of the lesson
PUPIL’S EVALUATION
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN
NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………… DATE:
SCHOOL: ...................................... DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS & FORMULA CLASS: 8B
SUBTOPIC: Substitutions. NO OF BOYS: ……..
GIRL: ………
REFERENCES: ZBEC pupils book 8 pg 70- and other sources
TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Algebraic expressions. Teacher exposition .demonstration and role play
methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge to Distinguish between variables and coefficients.
The skill of Substitution or representation of letters for numbers. The value of Logical thinking in factoring.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:L.S.B.A.T
 Simplify algebraic expressions
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about th topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to introduce the topic
and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY LEANERS ACTIVITY

BASIC OPERATION ON ALGEBRAIC

EXPRESSION

EXAMPLES Tr to write the examples Learners to write the example in

Simplify the following on the board their exercise books
a.-4x+7x
b.5y-y
c.-4x-x+4x

Tr to solve on the board Learners to listen attentively and

part A ask questions

SOLUTION
b. .-4x+7x =(-4+7)x
=3x

Tr to ask learners to go Learners to go and solve on the

and solve part B and C on board
the board
EXPECTED ANSWERS
b.5y-y=5y-1y
=(5-1)y
=4y

c.-4x-x+4x=(-4-1+4)x
=-1x
= -x

EXERCISE Tr to write the exercise on Learners to write the exercise in

Simplify the following the board their exercise books
a.6a+(-4a)
b.-2y+6y EXPECTED ANSWERS
c.-c-c
a.6a+(-4a) =(6-4)a
=2a

b.-2y+6y =(-2+6)y
=4y
 c.-c-c=(-1-1) c
=-2c

Lesson conclusion: Teacher concludes by going through the main points of the lesson
PUPIL’S EVALUATION
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………

MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN
NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………… DATE:
SCHOOL: ...................................... DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS & FORMULA CLASS: 8B
SUBTOPIC: Algebraic expressions. NO OF BOYS: ……..
 GIRL: ………
REFERENCES: long man mathematics pupils book 8 pg 36 and other sources
TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Algebraic expressions. Teacher exposision .demonstration and role play
methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge to relate letters to numbers and/ or vice versa .The
skill of Contrasting terms and constants. The value of Accuracy in computation of values
LEARNING OUTCOMES:L.S.B.A.T
 Formulate algebraic expressions
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about th topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to introduce the topic
and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY LEANERS ACTIVITY

SIMPLFYING ALGEBRAIC
EXPRESSION Tr write an example of an algebraic
expression and state what each term Learners to listen attentively
Example of an algebraic expression in an expression mean and ask question

-6x2
-6 is the coefficient
X is the variable
2 is the power of the variable
NOTE
-if there is no sign in front of the
term ,then the term is positive
Tr to write the examples on the board Learners to write the
EXAMPLES examples in their exercise
State the coefficient ,variable and power of books
the variable in the following
a.3x2
b.x2 Tr to ask leaner to go and solve on the
solution board Leraners to go and solve on
the board
a.3x2 3 is the coefficient
x is the variable
2 is the power EXPECTED ANSWETR

b.x2 1 is the coefficient a.3x2 3 is the coefficient

x is the variable x is the variable
2 is the power 2 is the power

b.x2 1 is the coefficient

x is the variable
2 is the power
Tr to write the exercise on the board

Learners to write the exercise

in their exercise books

EXERCISE EXPECTED ANSWETR

For each of these terms ,write down the a.-5x2 sign is -(negative )
sign ,the coefficient ,the variable and the coefficient is -5
power of the term. variable is x
a.-5x2 power is 2
b.3p2
c.j6 b.3p2 sign is +(positive)
d.-y7 coefficient is +3
 variable is P
power is 2

c.j6 sign is -(negative )

coefficient is 1
variable is J
power is 6

d.-y7 sign is -(negative )

coefficient is -1
variable is Y
power is 7

Lesson conclusion: Teacher concludes by going through the main points of the lesson
PUPIL’S EVALUATION
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………
TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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