Math Lesson Plan on Understanding Multiplication
Lesson Title:Understanding Multiplication
Lesson Objective: Students will be able to understand and use multiplication to solve problems with whole numbers.
Materials:
Introduction (5 minutes): Start the class by reviewing the concept of repeated addition. Ask the students if they remember how to solve 2 + 2 + 2. Then, ask them if they know how to solve 2 x 3. Explain that multiplication is a shorthand way of doing repeated addition and that the symbol “x” stands for “times.”
Direct Instruction (15 minutes): Using the multiplication chart, go through the times tables from 2 to 10. Have the students say the answers along with you as you point to each number on the chart. Then, pass out the multiplication flashcards and have the students take turns holding up a card and calling out the answer.
Guided Practice (15 minutes): Give each student a small whiteboard and marker. Write a multiplication problem on the board (e.g. 4 x 5) and have the students show their work on their whiteboards. Then, have a few students come up to the board to show their work and explain their thinking.
Independent Practice (20 minutes): Pass out the worksheets with multiplication problems. Have the students work on the problems independently and check their answers with a partner. Walk around the room to assist students who need help.
Closure (5 minutes): Ask the students to summarize what they learned about multiplication. Have a few students share their understanding of the concept and any strategies they use to solve multiplication problems.
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