Measurement -Time · B4 Mathematics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.3.3.3.3 - State dates of events and record calendar dates in a variety of formats

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the full date of a given event by reading it correctly from a calendar, including the day of the week, the date, the month and the year.
Record the same calendar date in at least four different formats, including written format (Tuesday, 28th August 2018), short written format (28th August, 2018), abbreviated format (28-Aug-18), and numeric formats (28/08/2018 and 28.08.18).
Identify and state the calendar dates of at least four major Ghanaian national holidays from a calendar or class chart.
Collect, organise and present their own dates of birth in a table and on a simple timeline.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Geometry and Measurement (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Measurement -Time (3.3)
Content standard: B4.3.3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of time taken by events in minutes and hours
Indicator: B4.3.3.3.3 - State dates of events and record calendar dates in a variety of formats
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 9 (Week 33 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Mathematics Curriculum for Primary Schools (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 44
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g. 1. Record dates in different formats i. Tuesday, 28 th August 2018 ii. 28 th August, 2018 iii. 28-Aug-18 iv. 28/08/2018 v. 28.08.18
E.g. 2. Ask pupils to write the dates for the following events from a calendar; i. Independence Day of Ghana ii. Republic Day iii. Founders' Day iv. Farmers' Day v. Workers' Day
E.g. 3. Ask pupils in groups to state their dates of birth and put this in a table. Guide pupils to draw a time line (or time line-graph) for their birthdays (see Figure below)

Wide colour mathematical teaching visual is organised as a table with horizontal divisions, vertical divisions,... — A wide colour mathematical teaching visual is organised as a table with horizontal divisions, vertical divisions, coloured regions. Visible labels, values, and notation include: Table 1 Birthdays of pupils in Ami's group; Name; Ami; Esi; Mary; Mina; Sena; Date of birth; 20th February 2007; 14th November 2006; 30th May 2006; 10*h January 2006; 5th August 2006.