Unit 7 – Lesson 1 LENGTH ELiTE

Title: Computation of Length

Teaching Aids Duration: 1 hour

Teacher uses diagrams, number lines, paper strips, scissors, ruler, a roll of string and
worksheets.

Set Induction

1. Teacher shows a paper strip to model a situation expressed in fraction.

2. Teacher distributes the paper strips to each pupil and gives clear instructions.
3. Pupils do hands-on activity.

Teacher’s Instructions: Expected Answers:

o First, measure and cut a paper strip with the Teacher guides pupils to answer in full
length of 30 cm. sentence.

o Now, fold the paper strips into three equal o The fraction of the coloured part is one
parts. third.

o Next, colour any one part of the paper strips. o The part that I have coloured is 10cm long.

o What is the fraction of the coloured part?

o Class, what is the length of the part that you

have coloured, in cm?

Paper Strips
1 1 1
3 3 3

0 cm 10 20 30

Ruler
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Step 1: Solve problem involving computation of length.

Teacher poses a question to the class:

1
The diagram shows the length of a rope. QR is of PR.
48 m 3

P Q R

Calculate the length of PQ in m.

Pupils’ Activity:

1. Pupils find the answer by Polya’s Model with different methods.

Understand : Length of PR = m
the problem
Length of QR = of PR

Length of PQ = ?

Devise a plan : Draw a diagram.

Do (─) then (×) / Do (×) then (─) / Do (÷) then (+) / Do (÷) then (×)

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Solve (Method 1): (Method 2): 3 ×
P Q R
48 m

PR ─ QR = PQ = 16 m

3 1 2
─ = 48 m – 16 m
3 3 3

2
× 48 m = 32 m = 32 m
3

Look back : P Q R
(Method 3)

16 m
3 48 m
P Q 16 m R
16 m
16 m

16 m + 16 m OR 16 m × 2

= 32 m
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Teacher’s Instruction: Expected Answers:

o Class, look at this diagram. What is the Teacher guides pupils to answer in full
length of PR? sentence.

o According to the diagram, what is the o The length of PR is 48 m.

fraction of QR?
o QR is one third of PR.
o What do you need to find out?
o I need to find out the length of PQ in m.
o Now, think of a way to find the answer.
o Yes, I can use the third method to look back
o Can you use other method to check your the answer.
answer?
o The length of PQ is 32 m.
o What is your answer?
o I’ve check my answer with another method.
o Is it correct? It is correct.

Step 2: Solve problem in real context involving of length.

Pupils’ Activity:

1. Pupils are divided into groups.

2. Teacher prepares some questions.
3. Each group answers a set of question by Polya’s Model.
3 steps – Understand the problem, Devise a plan and Solve the problem.
4. The groups pass and rotate their findings to the next group.
5. The groups will check the answer by the 4th Step of Polya’s Model – Look back.
6. Pupils may proceed with the next question.

Teacher’s Instruction:

o Alright children, now get into …. groups.

o Here are some questions for you to answer.

o Each group will answer the question with the first 3-steps of Polya’s Model.

o You can choose any method to solve the problems.

o Then, let the other group to check your answer.

o Now, let’s practice with more questions.

P Q 16 m R
16 m
16 m
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Example:

Question 1 Question 2

The diagram shows three places L, M and N. 1

1 of 17.5 m of cloth is used to make a
The distance from M to N is of the distance 7
5
curtain. Find the length of the cloth used, in
from L to N.
cm.

L
What is the distance from M to N?

15 km
Question 3 Question 4

The diagram shows two ropes, J and K. The 5

Azman’s height is 1.74 m. Rosli’s height is
6
1
length of rope K is longer than the length of Azman’s height. Calculate their difference,
3
in cm.
of rope J.

60 cm

J
Find the length of rope K, in cm.

K
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Step 3: Worksheet

1 The diagram shows the length of a string. The length of

1
QR is of the length of QS.
4

Q R S
5.2 m

Calculate the length of QR, in m.

2 The diagram shows the road connecting three villages, P,

1
Q and R. The distance from Q to R is of the distance
7
from P to Q.

133 km Q

R
P

What is the total distance P to R, in km?

3 The diagram shows a straight wooden bar. The length of

1
XY is of the length of XZ.
4

X 3.5 cm Y Z

What is the length of XZ, in m?

4 The diagram shows the length of two ribbons.

2
of their total length is used to tie a present.
3
1.7 m
2.5 m

Find the length of ribbon used to tie the present, in cm.

Consolidation
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o Alright, children.

o Today, we have learnt how to solve problems involving computation of length.

o Remember, use the Four Steps Polya’s Model to solve problems.

o You are encouraged to use as many methods as you can. For example, using a diagram, using
number line, paper strips, strings, mental calculations or normal operation calculations.

o For further activities, please do the exercises in your Text Book. Have fun with Mathematics!
Further Activities

Text book
1. Let’s Work Together – Page 152
2. Let’s Do It – Page 153
3. Let’s Do It – Page 156
4. Let’s Wrap Up – Page 157 and 158