Multiplication Lesson Plan

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Lesson Title: Burst into Jolly Multiplication & Division Factors!

Lesson Length: 31 to 60 Minutes

Target Audience: 3rd Grade

Instructional Objectives (Content & Technology) The following lesson will serve as a hands-on math activity reviewing the 2’s and 3’s multiplication and division factors. Students will examine the relationship between multiplication and division using Starburst and Jolly Rancher candy counters. In addition, the students will work in cooperative learning groups to solve multiplication and division problems using the candy counters.  Cooperative learning groups may be created to assist at-risk students if needed (pair low achievers with high achievers).

Corresponding AL Course of Study Objectives (National Subject Area Standards) & Technology Standards MA2013(3)     1. Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 x 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. [3-OA1] MA2013(3)     2. Interpret whole-number quotients of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 56 ÷ 8 as the number of objects in each share when 56 objects are partitioned equally into 8 shares, or as a number of shares when 56 objects are partitioned into equal shares of 8 objects each. [3-OA2]

Materials: ·  Dry Erase Markers/Eraser ·  Review Worksheet ·  Pencils ·  Two candy buckets ·  Jolly Ranchers (Candy) ·  Starbursts (Candy) ·  Overhead Projector ·  Projector (for internet usage)

Procedures/Activities Activity 1 Explain today’s lesson will review 2’s and 3’s multiplication & division factors. Visually display a multiplication on the overhead projector (charts could be selected from  http://www.printable-math-worksheets.com/multiplication-charts.html, but focus on the 2’s and 3’s (one set of factors at a time). For example, the teacher the teacher will display the 2’s multiplication factors. The teacher will explain 2 x 6 is interpreted as to 2 groups of 6 objects each (teacher may illustrate on board if needed). The teacher will repeat this method several times using 2’s and 3’s multiplication factors. After students have reviewed 2’s and 3’s multiplication factors, the teacher will review basic concept of division and explain how multiplication is related to division. For example, the teacher will explain when you divide you are trying to share parts equally, and display the example below. After discussing the example, the teacher will explain that multiplication facts can be used to help solve division problems. Specifically, explaining and showing how to 2 x 6 = 12  is connected to 12 ÷ 2 = 6. Board Illustration There are 12 pieces of gum and 2 people want to share. How many pieces does each person receive? Key Information: 12 pieces of gum 2 people wanting to share 12 ÷ 2 = 6 2 x 6= 12 This is an excellent interactive site that educators can use to print student-friendly individual multiplication charts. This website also has short video tutorials that teachers can use to address other math objectives http://www.printable-math-worksheets.com/multiplication-charts.html. Activity 2 After students have demonstrated that they have a clear understanding of that concept, additional practice (guided or independently) can be provided by going to a website entitled Math Fact Café http://www.mathfactcafe.com/view/F/3 (select 2’s/3’s factors). The Math Fact Cafe is an interactive website that displays multiplication and division problems in the form of a flashcard form. After students have randomly completed 25 problems the games highlights all the incorrect problems and display the correct answers. Activity 3 Students will be divided into several groups (depends on class size). Some of the groups will work at the Starburst Multiplication Center, and some of the groups will work at Jolly Rancher Division Center. Teachers could create their own personal multiplication and division activity sheets or select activity sheets from the following website http://www.mathsisfun.com/worksheets/index.php (multiplication) or http://www.math-drills.com/division.shtml (division).  The Starburst Multiplication Center will contain Starburst counters that will aid students in solving multiplication problems using the two and three digit factors. The Jolly Rancher Division Center will contain Jolly Rancher counters that will aid students in solving division problems using the two and three digit factors. The teacher will walk around and assist the groups as needed. After students spend approximately 10 minutes at each station, the teacher will collect all of the center activity sheets. All students will come together in a whole group setting to go over the problems from both stations. Teacher will provide feedback as needed.

Evaluation. Math Powerpoint

Modifications Various links are already provided throughout the lesson to provide extra assistance if necessary.

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Author:            Alicia Curry

Organization:  Tuskegee University

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Author:            Jahquille Ross

Organization:  Tuskegee University

           

Lesson Plan ID:          32551