Multiplication / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a better understanding of multiplication, including how to multiply single-digit numbers, and will be able to solve simple multiplication problems confidently.

Materials and Prep

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Timer (optional)
  • Creative imagination!

Before starting the lesson, ensure the student understands basic addition, as multiplication is often seen as repeated addition.

Activities

  • Multiplication Story Time:

    Have the student create a short story that involves multiplication. For example, if they wanted to write about a party with 4 tables and each table has 3 balloons, they can illustrate this scenario and write a multiplication sentence (4 x 3 = 12).

  • Multiplication Dance:

    Turn multiplication into a fun dance! Assign a multiplication fact to a dance move. For example, for 2 x 3, they can do 2 jumps and then spin 3 times. This will help them remember the facts through movement.

  • Multiplication Bingo:

    Create a bingo card with answers to multiplication problems (like 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, etc.). Call out multiplication problems (like 2 x 3) and have the student cover the answer if they have it on their card!

  • Multiplication Art:

    Have the student draw a picture that represents a multiplication problem. For instance, if they choose 3 x 4, they could draw 3 groups of 4 apples, helping them visualize the multiplication concept.

Talking Points

  • "Multiplication is just a fast way to add the same number over and over. For example, if we have 4 groups of 3, instead of adding 3 + 3 + 3 + 3, we can say 4 x 3!"
  • "When we multiply, we are finding out how many in total we have when we have equal groups. If there are 5 baskets with 2 oranges each, how many oranges do we have? That's right! 5 x 2 = 10!"
  • "You can think of multiplication like a shortcut. Instead of counting each item one by one, we can count groups. Isn’t that cool?"
  • "Let’s remember that multiplication has a special relationship with division. If you know that 4 x 5 = 20, you can also say that 20 ÷ 5 = 4!"
  • "Multiplication can be fun with patterns! If you know 2 x 5 = 10, then 4 x 5 is just double that! That’s 20!"
  • "You can use multiplication in real life, like when you’re shopping. If a toy costs $3 and you want to buy 4 of them, you can figure out the total cost using multiplication!"
  • "Multiplication is everywhere! From cooking to sports, we use it to make things easier. For example, if you’re baking cookies and the recipe says to make 3 batches of 12 cookies, you can multiply to find out how many cookies you’ll have!"
  • "Don’t forget, practice makes perfect! The more you practice your multiplication facts, the easier they will become!"
  • "Let’s make a multiplication chart together! It’s like a treasure map for finding multiplication answers!"
  • "Remember, it’s okay to make mistakes! Each mistake is just a step towards learning something new!"