Lesson+Plan


 * Single-digit Multiplication and Properties of Multiplication**


 * Analyze your learners: **

This lesson plan unit is for a 3rd grade math class. MA.3.A.1.1 “ model multiplication and division including problems presented in context: repeated addition, multiplicative comparison, array, how many combinations, measurement, and partitioning.”

MA.3.A.1.2 “ solve multiplication and division fact problems by using strategies that result from applying number properties.”

**State your objectives:**

Using the PowerPoint, students will identify each of the multiplication properties.

Using the worksheets and PowerPoint, students will solve problems in the context of repeated addition, multiplicative comparison, and array.

**Select Media and Materials:**


 * Lesson 1 PowerPoint
 * Multiplication Pre-test
 * Colored times table chart
 * Worksheet 1
 * Individual times table charts
 * Lesson 2 PowerPoint
 * Worksheet 2
 * Internet
 * Computers
 * Projector
 * Dry erase board and markers


 * Utilize Media and Materials: **


 * A PowerPoint for each benchmark (2) will be used to teach the lessons.
 * Worksheets for each lesson will help students practice.
 * Charts will help students memorize the times tables.
 * The internet will be used for students to play learning game related to the lesson plan.
 * The projector will be used for students to see the PowerPoint.
 * Reserve a day in the computer lab for all the students to play the math learning games.

** Require Learner Participation:

Monday: Lesson In ** ** structions: ** 1. Turn on PowerPoint for lesson 1. On slide 2 give out the times table pre-test paper and instruct students to take it. Collect the tests and continue with PowerPoint. 2. Slide 3: Show students the cookie video and instruct them to disregard the instructions to draw cookies on a sheet of paper. Tell them just to watch the video. Afterward, answer any questions they have about it. Tell the students that every time they see a blue star on the PowerPoint they should write the information in their notes. (Remind them of this throughout the PowerPoint) 3. Slide 4: Explain example 1 4. Slide 5: Explain example 2 5. Slides 6-15: Explain what is on each slide. Ask if anyone has any questions.

1. Divide the class into 5 groups of 5 (assuming there are 25 students). 2. Put colored chart on the projector screen so the students can write on the dry erase board to fill in numbers. 3. Assign each group a different color and tell them to work together to figure out which number goes into their colored spaces on the chart. 4. After about 30 minutes check to see if they need more time. If not, have one person from each group fill in their blank spaces. If a group gets a number wrong, correct them and explain how to get to the answer.
 * Activity 1 Instructions:**

Activity 2 Instructions: ** 1. Give students worksheet 1. 2. Instruct them to work independently on the worksheet for 20 minutes. 3. After 20 minutes, allow them to work in groups for 30 minutes. 4. Call on students randomly and ask for the answers. If someone gets a question wrong, ask another student until someone gets it correct. Then have the correct student explain to the class how they got that answer. 5. Pass out the individual times table chart to each student. Instruct them to use it to help them memorize the times tables.
 * Tuesday:

**Wednesday:** 1. Go through each slide of the PowerPoint Lesson 2. Instruct the students to write the identities, their definitions, and few examples in their notes. 2. Ask if anyone has a question.
 * Lesson 2 Instructions:**

1. Pass out worksheet 2. 2. Instruct the students to work independently for 20 minutes. 3. After 20 minutes, let them work in pairs. 4. After 30 minutes, call on students randomly for each answer. If they get it wrong, correct them and explain what the right answer is.
 * Activity 3 Instructions:**

1. Take students to the computer lab. Give demonstration on how to turn on the computer and get on the internet. 2. Show students step by step how to access the interactive math games and quizzes (on the wiki). 3. Walk around the room assisting students and making sure they are only doing the quizzes and games provided on the wiki. 4. Allow them to play for 50 minutes.
 * Thursday: **
 * Activity 4 Instructions:**

**Friday:** 1. Tell students that they will be reviewing both lessons by playing jeopardy. 2. Divide the classroom in half, making sure to have an even amount of boys and girls on each side. 3. Tell the students that the winning team gets 5 extra points on their test. 4. Play jeopardy with them, using the PowerPoint Jeopardy provided.
 * Activity 5 Instructions:**

After game, give test provided. Allow students 50 minutes to complete it.

**Evaluate and Revise:**

Students are evaluated after the review game of jeopardy. All worksheets are sent home with the students. They are instructed to review the worksheets and practice multiplication throughout the week. On Friday they are given the test provided for evaluation. After the tests are graded go over the answers with them in class and be sure to pay more attention to the questions that most of the students got wrong.

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