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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

    [email protected]

    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    1.

    Lines and

    Angles II( week)

    1.1

    Understand and

    use properties ofangles associated

    with transversal

    and parallel lines

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    Identify:

    a) transversals

    b) correspondingangles

    c) alternate angles

    d) interior angles

    Determine that for parallel lines:

    a) corresponding angles areequal

    b) alternate angles are equalc) sum of interior angles is

    1800

    Find the values of:

    a) corresponding anglesb)

    alternate anglesc) interior angles

    associated with parallel lines

    Determine if two given lines are

    parallel based on the properties

    of angles associated with

    transversals

    Solve problems involving

    properties of angles associated

    with transversals

    Explore the properties ofangles associated with

    transversal using dynamicgeometry software,

    geometry sets, acetate

    overlays or tracing paper

    Discuss when alternate andcorresponding angles are

    not equal

    Discuss when all anglesassociated with

    transversals are equal and

    the implication on its

    converse

    Communication

    Enquiry

    discovery

    Mastery learning

    Multiple

    intelligence

    Identifying

    patterns

    Identifying

    relations

    Comparing and

    differentiating

    Classifying

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Rational

    Sincerity

    Cooperation

    2.

    Polygons II( weeks)

    2.1

    Understand theconcept of regular

    polygons

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    Determine if a given polygon is

    a regular polygon.Find

    a) the axes of symmetryb) the number of axes of

    symmetry

    of a polygon

    Sketch regular polygons

    Draw regular polygons by

    dividing equally the angle at the

    centre

    Construct equilateral triangles,

    Use models of polygonsand surroundings toidentify regular polygons

    Explore properties ofpolygons using rulers,

    compasses, protractors,

    grid papers, templates,

    geoboards, flash cards

    and dynamic geometry

    software

    Include examples ofnonregular polygons

    Constructivism

    Contextual

    learning

    Multiple

    intelligence

    ICT

    Drawing

    diagrams

    Making

    generalizations

    Arranging

    sequentially

    Rational

    Punctuality

    Neatness

    Systematic

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

    [email protected]

    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    squares and regular hexagons developed through

    activities such as folding

    papers in the shape ofpolygons

    Relate to applications inarchitecture

    2.2

    Understand and

    use the knowledge

    of exterior and

    interior angles of

    polygons

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    VI

    Identify the interior angles and

    exterior angles of a polygon

    Find the size of an exterior

    angle when the interior angle of

    a polygon is given and vice versa

    Determine the sum of the interior

    angles of polygons

    Determine the sum of the

    exterior angles of polygonsFind

    a) the size of an interiorangles of a regular

    polygon given the number

    of sidesb) the size of an exterior

    angle of a regular polygon

    given the number of sides

    c) the number of sides of aregular polygon given the

    size of the interior or

    exterior angleSolve problems involving angles

    and sides of polygons

    Explore angles of differentpolygons through activities

    such as drawing, cutting

    and pasting, measuring

    angles and using dynamic

    geometry software

    Investigate the number oftriangles formed by

    dividing a polygon intoseveral triangles by joining

    one chosen vertex of the

    polygon to the other

    vertices

    Include examples fromeveryday situations

    Communication

    Mastering

    learning

    Constructivism

    Cooperative

    learning

    Contextual

    learning

    ICT

    Identifying

    patterns

    Identifying

    relations

    Using algorithm

    and relationship

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Honesty

    Sharing

    Cooperation

    Hardworking

    3.

    Circles II

    ( weeks)

    3.1

    Understand and

    use properties of

    circles involving

    symmetry, chords

    and arcs

    I

    II

    Identify a diameter of a circle as

    an axis of symmetry

    Determine that:

    a) a radius that isperpendicular to a chord

    divides the chord into

    two equal parts and vice

    versa

    Explore through activitiessuch as tracing, folding,

    drawing and measuring

    using compasses, rulers,

    threads, protractor, filter

    papers and dynamic

    geometry software

    Communication

    Enquiry

    discovery

    Mastery learning

    ICT

    Drawing

    diagrams

    Using algorithm

    and relationship

    Recognizing and

    Neatness

    Systematic

    Rational

    Diligence

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

    [email protected]

    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    III

    b) perpendicular bisectorsof two chords intersect

    at the centrec) two chords that are

    equal in length are

    equidistant from the

    centre and vice versa

    d) chords of the samelength cut arcs of the

    same length

    Solve problems involving

    symmetry, chords and arcs of

    circles

    representing

    Finding allpossible

    solutions

    3.2Understand and

    use properties of

    angles in circles

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    VI

    Identify angles subtended by anarc at the centre and at the

    circumference of a circle

    Determine that angles subtended

    at the circumference by the same

    arc are equal

    Determine that angles subtended:

    a) at the circumferenceb) at the centre

    by arcs of the same length are

    equal

    Determine the relationship

    between angle at the centre andangle at the circumference

    subtended by an arc

    Determine the size of an angle

    subtended at the circumference

    in a semicircle

    Solve problems involving angles

    subtended at the centre and

    angles at the circumference of

    circles

    Explore properties ofangles in a circle bydrawing, cutting and

    pasting, and using dynamic

    geometry software.

    Communication

    Enquiry

    discovery

    Mastery learning

    ICT

    Drawingdiagrams

    Using algorithm

    and relationship

    Recognizing and

    representing

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Neatness

    Systematic

    Rational

    Diligence

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

    [email protected]

    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    3.3

    Understand and

    use the concept ofcyclic

    quadrilaterals

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    VI

    VII

    Identify cyclic quadrilaterals

    Identify the interior opposite

    angles of cyclic quadrilateralsDetermine the relationship

    between interior opposite angles

    of cyclic quadrilaterals

    Identify exterior angles and the

    corresponding interior opposite

    angle of cyclic quadrilaterals

    Determine the relationship

    between exterior angles and the

    corresponding interior opposite

    angle of cyclic quadrilaterals

    Solve problems involving angles

    of cyclic quadrilateralsSolve problems involving circles

    Explore properties ofcyclic quadrilaterals by

    drawing, cutting andpasting and using dynamic

    geometry software

    Communication

    Enquiry

    discovery

    Mastery learning

    ICT

    Drawing

    diagrams

    Using algorithm

    and relationship

    Recognizing and

    representing

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Neatness

    Systematic

    Rational

    Diligence

    4.

    Statistics II

    ( weeks)

    4.1

    Represent and

    interpret data in

    pie charts to solve

    problems

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    Obtain and interpret information

    from pie charts

    Construct pie charts to represent

    data

    Solve problems involving pie

    charts

    Determine suitable

    representation of data

    Use everyday examplesfrom sources such as

    newspapers, magazines,reports and the internet

    Use calculators andcomputer software in

    constructing pie charts

    Contextual

    learning

    Communication

    Mastery learning

    ICT

    Collecting and

    handling data

    Representing

    and interpreting

    data

    Tolerance

    Sharing

    Kindness

    Cooperation

    4.2

    Understand anduse the concept of

    mode, median and

    mean to solve

    problems

    I

    IIIII

    IV

    V

    VI

    Determine the mode of

    a)

    sets of datab) data given in frequencytables

    Determine the mode and the

    respective frequency from

    pictographs, bar charts, line

    graphs and pie charts

    Determine the median for sets of

    data

    Determine the median of data in

    frequency tables

    Use sets of data fromeveryday situations toevaluate and to forecast

    Discuss appropriatemeasurement in different

    situations

    Use calculators to calculatethe mean for large sets of

    data

    Discuss appropriate use ofmode, median and mean in

    certain situations

    Contextual

    learning

    Communication

    Mastery learning

    ICT

    Simulation Punctuality

    Determination

    Diligence

    Rational

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

    [email protected]

    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    Calculate the mean of

    a) sets of datab)

    data in frequency tables

    Solve problems involving mode,

    median and mean

    5.

    Indices

    ( weeks)

    5.1

    Understand the

    concept of indices

    I

    II

    III

    Express repeated multiplication

    asn

    a and vice versa

    Find the value ofn

    a

    Express numbers in index

    notation

    Explore indices usingcalculators and spread

    sheets

    Enquiry

    discovery

    ICT

    Logical

    reasoning

    Rational

    5.2

    Perform

    computations

    involving

    multiplication of

    numbers in index

    notation

    I

    II

    III

    Verifynmnm

    aaa

    Simplify multiplication of :

    a) numbersb) algebraic termsexpressed in index notation with

    the same base

    Simplify multiplication of:

    c) numbersd) algebraic terms

    expressed in index notation with

    the different bases

    Explore laws of indicesusing repeated

    multiplication andcalculators

    Constructivism

    Multiple

    intelligent

    Selfaccess

    learning

    ICT

    Logical

    reasoning

    Making

    inferences

    Working out

    mentally

    Identifying

    patterns

    Rational

    Systematic

    Sharing

    5.3

    Perform

    computationinvolving division

    of numbers in

    index notation

    I

    IIVerify

    nmnmaaa

    Simplify division of :

    e) numbersf) algebraic terms

    expressed in index notation with

    the same base

    Constructivism

    Multipleintelligent

    Selfaccess

    learning

    Logical

    reasoning

    Making

    inferences

    Working out

    mentally

    Identifying

    patterns

    Rational

    Systematic

    Sharing

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

    [email protected]

    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    5.4

    Perform

    computationsinvolving raising

    numbers and

    algebraic terms in

    index notation to a

    power

    I

    II

    IIIIV

    Derive mnnm aa

    Simplifya) numbersb) algebraic terms

    expressed in index notation

    raised to a power

    Simplify multiplication and

    division of

    a) numbersb) algebraic terms

    expressed in index notation with

    different bases raised to a power

    Perform combined operations

    involving multiplication,

    division and raised to a power on

    a) numbersb) algebraic terms

    Constructivism

    Multipleintelligent

    Selfaccess

    learning

    Logical

    reasoning

    Making

    inferences

    Working out

    mentally

    Identifying

    patterns

    Rational

    Systematic

    Sharing

    5.5

    Perform

    computations

    involving negative

    indices

    I

    II

    III

    Verifyn

    n

    aa

    1

    Staten

    n

    aasa

    1and vice

    versa.

    Perform combined operations ofmultiplication, division and

    raising to a power involving

    negative indices on

    a) numbersb) algebraic terms

    Explore using repeatedmultiplications and the law

    of indices

    Constructivism

    Multiple

    intelligent

    Selfaccess

    learning

    Logical

    reasoning

    Making

    inferences

    Working out

    mentally

    Identifying

    patterns

    Rational

    Systematic

    Sharing

    5.6

    Perform

    computations

    involving

    IVerify nn aa

    1

    Explore using repeated

    multiplications and the law

    of indices

    Constructivism

    Multiple

    intelligent

    Logical

    reasoning

    Making

    Rational

    Systematic

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

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    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    fractional indices II

    III

    IV

    V

    VI

    State nn aasa

    1

    and vice

    versa.

    Find the value of na

    1

    State nm

    a as

    a) m

    nn

    m

    aora

    11

    b) mnn m aora Perform combined operations of

    multiplication, division andraising to a power involving

    fractional indices on

    a) numbersb) algebraic terms

    Find the value of nm

    a

    Selfaccess

    learning

    inferences

    Working outmentally

    Identifying

    patterns

    Sharing

    5.7

    Perform

    computation

    involving laws ofindices

    I

    II

    Perform combined operations of

    multiplication, division and

    raised to a power or combination

    of these operations on severalnumbers expressed in index

    notation

    Perform combined operations of

    multiplication, division and

    raised to a power involving

    positive, negative and fractional

    indices

    Explore using repeatedmultiplications and the law

    of indices

    Communication

    Mastery learning

    Future studies

    Logical

    reasoning

    Comparing anddifferentiation

    Using algorithm

    and relationship

    Identifying

    patterns

    Politeness

    Neatness

    Hardworking

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

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    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    III Perform multiplication and

    division of two algebraic

    fractions using factorisationinvolving common factors and

    the different of two squares

    7.

    Algebraic

    Formulae

    ( weeks)

    7.1

    Understand the

    concept of

    variables and

    constants

    I

    II

    III

    Determine if a quantity in a

    given situation is a variable or a

    constant

    Determine the variable in a given

    situation and represent it with a

    letter symbol

    Determine the possible values of

    a variable in a given situation

    Use examples of everydaysituations to explain

    variables and constants

    Communication

    Contextual

    learning

    Identifying

    relations

    Recognizing and

    representing

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Rational

    Determination

    Punctuality

    7.2Understand the

    concept of

    formulae to solve

    problems

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    Write a formula based on a givena) statementb) situation

    Identify the subject of a given

    formula

    Express a specified variable as

    the subject of a formula

    involving:

    a) one of the basicoperations +

    b) powers or rootsc) combination of thebasic operations and

    powers or roots

    Find the value of a variable

    when it is:

    a) the subject of theformula

    b) not the subject of theformula

    Solve problems involving

    formulae

    Contextuallearning

    Mastering

    learning

    Cooperative

    learning

    Identifyingrelations

    Recognizing and

    representing

    Arranging

    sequentially

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Rational

    Determination

    Punctuality

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

    [email protected]

    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    8.

    Solid Geometry

    III( weeks)

    8.1

    Understand and

    use the concept ofvolume of right

    prisms and right

    circular cylinders

    to solve problems

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    VI

    VII

    VIII

    IX

    X

    Derive the formula for volume of

    a) prismsb)

    cylindersCalculate the volume of a right

    prism in cubic units given the

    height and

    a) the area of the baseb) dimensions of the base

    Calculate the height of a prism

    given the volume and the area of

    the base

    Calculate the area of the base of

    a prism given the volume and the

    height

    Calculate the volume of acylinder in cubic units given:

    a) area of the base and theheight

    b) radius of the base andthe height

    of the cylinder

    Calculate the height of a cylinder

    given the volume and the radius

    of the base

    Calculate the radius of the base

    of a cylinder given the volume

    and the height

    Convert volume in one metric

    unit to another

    a) mm3 , cm3and m3b) cm3 , ml and l

    Calculate volume of liquid in a

    container

    Solve problems involving

    volume of prisms and cylinders

    Use concrete models toderive the formula

    Relate the volume of rightprisms to right circularcylinders

    Communication

    Constructivism

    Mastery learning

    Multiple

    intelligence

    Working out

    mentally

    Comparing and

    differentiating

    Using analogies

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Diligence

    Determination

    Honesty

    Neatness

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

    [email protected]

    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    8.2

    Understand and

    use the concept ofvolume of right

    pyramids and right

    circular cones to

    solve problems

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    VI

    VII

    VIII

    Derive the formula for the

    volume of :

    a)

    pyramidsb) conesCalculate the volume of

    pyramids in mm3

    , cm3and m

    3

    given the height and:

    a) the area of the baseb) dimensions of the base

    Calculate the height of a pyramid

    given the volume and the

    dimension of the base

    Calculate the area of the base of

    a pyramid given the volume and

    the heightCalculate the volume of a cone

    in mm3

    , cm3and m

    3given the

    height and radius of the base

    Calculate the height of a cone

    given the volume and the radius

    of the base

    Calculate the radius of the base

    of a cone given the volume and

    the height

    Solve problems involving

    volume of pyramids and cones

    Use concrete models toderive the formula

    Relate volume of pyramidsto prisms and cones tocylinders

    Communication

    Constructivism

    Mastery learning

    Multiple

    intelligence

    Working out

    mentally

    Comparing and

    differentiating

    Using analogies

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Diligence

    Determination

    Honesty

    Neatness

    8.3

    Understand and

    use the concept of

    volume of sphere

    to solve problems

    I

    II

    III

    Calculate the volume of a sphere

    given the radius of the sphere

    Calculate the radius of a sphere

    given the volume of the sphere

    Solve problems involving

    volume of spheres

    Communication

    Constructivism

    Mastery learning

    Comparing and

    differentiating

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Diligence

    Determination

    8.4

    Apply the concept

    of volume to solve

    I Calculate the volume of

    composite solids Use concrete models to

    form composite solids

    Use examples from real Communication

    Constructivism

    Comparing and

    differentiating

    Diligence

    Determination

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

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    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    problems

    involving

    composite solids

    II Solve problems involving

    volumes of composite solids

    life situations

    Mastery learning

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions9.

    Scale Drawings

    ( weeks)

    9.1

    Understand the

    concept of scale

    drawings

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    V

    Sketch shapes:

    a) of the same size as theobject

    b) smaller than the objectc) larger than the object

    using grid papers

    Draw geometric shapes

    according to scale 1 : n, where n

    = 1,2,3,4,5,10

    1,

    2

    1

    Draw composite shapes,

    according to a given scale using:a) grid papersb) blank papers

    Redraw shapes on grids of

    different sizes

    Solve problems involving scale

    drawings

    Explore scale drawingsusing dynamic geometry

    software, grid papers, geo

    boards or graph papers

    Relate to maps, graphicsand architectural drawings

    Multiple

    intelligence

    Contextual

    learning

    Mastering

    learning

    Drawing

    diagrams

    Interpreting

    Working out

    mentally

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Freedom

    Punctuality

    Consistent

    Neatness

    10.

    Transformations

    II

    ( weeks)

    10.1

    Understand and

    use the concept of

    similarity

    I

    II

    Identify if given shapes are

    similar

    Calculate the lengths of

    unknown sides of two similar

    shapes

    Involving examples fromeveryday situations

    Contextual

    learning

    Identifying

    relations

    Rational

    10.2Understand and

    use the concept of

    enlargement

    III

    III

    IV

    Identify an enlargementFind the scale factor, given the

    object and its image of an

    enlargement when:

    a) scale factor > 0b) scale factor < 0

    Determine the centre of

    enlargement, given the object

    and its image

    Determine the image of an object

    given the centre of enlargement

    Explore the concept ofenlargement using gridpapers, concrete materials,

    drawings, geo boards and

    dynamic geometry

    software

    Relate enlargement tosimilarity of shapes

    Communication

    Mastery learning

    Multiple

    intelligence

    Using analogies

    Making

    generalizations

    Using algorithm

    and relationship

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    Sharing

    Politeness

    Kindness

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

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    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    V

    VI

    VII

    VIII

    IX

    and the scale factor

    Determine the properties of

    enlargementCalculate:

    a) the scale factorb) lengths of the side of

    the image

    c) length of the side of theobject

    of an enlargement

    Determine the relationship

    between the area of the image

    and its object

    Calculate the:

    a) area of imageb) area of objectc) scale factor

    of an enlargement

    Solve problems involving

    enlargement

    11.

    Linear Equations

    II

    ( weeks)

    11.1

    Understand and

    use the concept of

    linear equations in

    two variables

    I

    II

    III

    IV

    Determine if an equation is a

    linear equation in two variables

    Write linear equations in two

    variables from given information

    Determine the value of a variable

    given the other variables

    Determine the possible solutions

    for a linear equation in two

    variables

    Derive linear equations intwo variables relating to

    real life situations

    Explore using graphiccalculators, dynamic

    geometry software andspreadsheets to solve linear

    equations and

    simultaneous linear

    equations

    Contextual

    learning

    ICT

    Communication

    Arranging

    sequentially

    Logical

    reasoning

    Recognizing and

    representing

    Rational

    Systematic

    11.2

    Understand and

    use the concept of

    two simultaneous

    linear equations in

    two variables to

    I

    II

    Determine if two given

    equations are simultaneous linear

    equations

    Solve two simultaneous linear

    equations in two variables by

    a) substitution

    Use trial and improvementmethod

    Use examples from real life situations

    Mastery learning Arranging

    sequentially

    Logical

    reasoning

    Tolerance

    Cooperation

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    Scheme Of Work Form 3

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    Learning area

    Weeks

    Learning

    objectives

    Learning outcomes

    Students will be able to:

    Suggested teaching and

    learning activities

    GENERICS CCTS Moral values

    solve problems

    III

    b) eliminationSolve problems involving two

    simultaneous linear equations intwo variables

    Finding all

    possible

    solutions

    12.

    Linear

    Inequalities

    ( weeks)

    12.1

    Understand and

    use the concept of

    inequalities

    I

    II

    III

    Identify the relationship:

    a) greater thanb) less than

    based on given situations

    Write the relationship between

    two given numbers using the

    symbol > or hb) x < hc) x hd) x h

    Represent a linear inequality:

    a) x > hb) x < hc) x hd) x h

    on a number line and vice versa

    Construct linear inequalitiesusing symbols:

    a) > or