Roman Numerals: I to C – Basic 4 Mathematics Lesson Note (First Term)

LEARNING AREA

• Lesson One – Introduction to Roman Numerals
• Lesson Two – Roman – I – L
• Lesson Three – Roman Numerals LI to C
• Lesson Four – Revision
• Lesson Five – Test

TIME – 40 Minutes each.

LEARNING OUTCOME

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. count and write Roman numerals from 1 to 100, i.e. from I to X.
2. write Roman numerals correctly.
3. re-write Arabic numbers in Roman numerals and vice-versa.

RATIONALE

Roman Numerals is a different way of writing numbers. It is a secret code developed by the Romans. The numbers make use of alphabetical letters – I, V, X, L, C, D and M. These major numbers are put together to form all numbers in Roman numbers. 

For example, I = 1, II =2, III = 3. Roman Numerals are also called Roman Figures. The numbers are used for coding, design and numbering.

In this lesson, the pupils will be learning a new way of writing numbers and appreciate different uses of Roman Numerals.

LEARNING MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of Roman Numerals from I to C.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils can read and identify alphabetical letters from A – Z. This is be easy for them to learn Roman Numerals.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
2. Lagos State Scheme of work
3. New Method Mathematics Book
4. All Relevant Materials
5. Online Materials