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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Distributive Property |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Mathematics
Distributive Property
Grade 6
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, specifically focusing on expressions and equations.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Topic | 5 | Briefly explain the concept of the distributive property and provide examples. |
| 2 | Guided Practice | 10 | Work through example problems on the whiteboard as a class, encouraging student participation. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 5 | Distribute printable cards to students for completing problems related to the distributive property. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 | Students work on their own to solve additional problems using the distributive property. |
| 5 | Check and Collect | 5 | Randomly check or collect students' filled cards and independent practice for assessment. |
| 6 | Wrap-up and Review | 2 | Recap key concepts of the distributive property and answer any lingering questions. |
Assign a worksheet involving problems that require the use of the distributive property. The homework will be collected at the beginning of the next class for assessment without further presentations.
This lesson plan provides a comprehensive approach to teaching the distributive property, fostering both understanding and participation among Grade 6 students.
"Good morning, class! Today, we're going to dive into an important topic in mathematics known as the distributive property. This property helps us simplify expressions when we are dealing with multiplication.
Let’s start by looking at the distributive property in action. Imagine you have an expression like 3 times the sum of 4 and 2. The distributive property tells us that we can multiply 3 by each number inside the parentheses. So instead of calculating 3 times (4 + 2) directly, we can do 3 times 4 and then add 3 times 2.
Can anyone tell me what that looks like? Who wants to give it a try?"
"Great job, everyone! Now let's work through some examples together.
I’m going to write an expression on the board: 5 times (2 + 3).
What do you think we should do first?
That’s right! We’ll distribute the 5. So, can someone tell me what 5 times 2 is?"
After getting responses, guide them through the full example, asking for input at each step:
"Now that we have 10, how about the next part? Yes, we’ll do 5 times 3.
And what do we get?"
Once you have the correct answers, sum them up.
"Fantastic! Now, let’s do another one together. How about 4 times (6 + 1)? What’s our first step again?"
Encourage participation and ensure everyone is engaged.
"Now that we’ve practiced together, it’s time for you all to have some fun with the distributive property! I’m going to hand out printable cards with problems for you to solve.
Each of you will get a card that has a different expression for you to work through using the distributive property.
Please work with a partner to complete these problems. Remember, you can discuss your strategies and help each other if you're unsure of how to start!
Let’s take about 5 minutes for this activity. Ready, set, go!"
"Alright, everyone! I hope you enjoyed the card activity. Now, it’s time for you to show what you’ve learned on your own.
I have some worksheets here with additional problems that require the distributive property.
You’ll have 5 minutes to complete as many as you can. Remember to write down your work so we can review it together!
Let’s get started!"
"Okay, time's up! Now I’d like you to pass your worksheets to the front.
I’ll be collecting both your printed card activities and your independent practice sheets.
As I collect them, I’ll randomly check a few to ensure everyone is on the right track.
If you find that you need more practice, don’t worry - we will have more opportunities to use the distributive property in future lessons!"
"To wrap up today’s lesson, let’s quickly go over what we learned about the distributive property.
Can anyone remind me what it involves? Excellent! It’s about distributing a number across a sum or difference within parentheses.
Does anyone have any final questions or need clarification on anything before we finish for today?
Fantastic! Remember to check your homework assignment, which is to complete a worksheet with more problems on the distributive property. We’ll collect that at the start of our next class.
Thank you all for participating today, and I’ll see you next time!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the distributive property used for in mathematics? | |
| How can you represent the expression 3 times (4 + 2) using the distributive property? | |
| What is the first step when simplifying the expression 5 times (2 + 3)? | |
| What do you get when you calculate 5 times 2? | |
| Following the first part, what is the result of 5 times 3? | |
| How do you simplify the expression 4 times (6 + 1) using the distributive property? | |
| Why is it important to write down your work when solving problems with the distributive property? | |
| Can someone explain how the distributive property helps in solving algebraic expressions? | |
| What should you do if you are unsure about how to start solving a problem with the distributive property? | |
| Can anyone provide a real-world example where the distributive property might be used? |