| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Math |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| 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 |
Math
Year/Grade 3
Mathematics
20 students
30 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Introduce the topic of the day. Briefly review the concepts of addition and subtraction. Present the objectives of the lesson. |
| 2 | Distributing Printable Cards | 5 mins | Hand out the printable cards to each student. Explain how these cards will be used during the lesson activities. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 mins | Divide the class into small groups. Assign problems related to addition and subtraction that students will solve collaboratively using their cards. |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 5 mins | Gather students back together. Discuss answers from the group activity. Encourage students to share their thought processes and problem-solving methods. |
| 5 | Collecting/Checking Cards | 2 mins | Randomly check or collect the filled-in cards to assess understanding. Ensure that students feel comfortable with peer assessment. |
| 6 | Assigning Homework | 3 mins | Distribute homework sheets without class presentations. Briefly explain the homework task and expectations. |
Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points learned today and highlighting how these skills apply in real-life situations.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to dive into our Math lesson focused on addition and subtraction. Can anyone remind me what addition means? (Pause for responses.) Great! And how about subtraction? (Pause for responses.) Excellent! Today, our objectives are to reinforce our understanding of these concepts, develop our problem-solving skills through some hands-on activities, and encourage teamwork and communication with one another. Let’s get started!"
"Now, I’m going to hand out these printable cards to each of you. (Begin distributing cards.) These cards are going to be very important during our activities today. You will be using them to solve a variety of problems. You can write on them with the markers or pencils provided. Is everyone ready? (Pause for students to show readiness.) Great!"
"Next, I’m going to divide you into small groups. (Organize students into groups.) Each group will receive a set of addition and subtraction problems to work on together. Remember, it’s important to communicate with your group members — discuss your thoughts and methods! You will have 10 minutes for this activity. Your goal is to solve the problems collaboratively using your cards. Ready? Go!"
"Time’s up! Let’s gather back together. (Wait for students to settle.) I’d like to hear about your group activities. Can someone from Group 1 share one of the problems you worked on? (Pause for response.) Great job! How did you come to that answer? (Encourage discussion.) Now, how about Group 2? (Continue the same for each group.) I love how you are all articulating your thought processes — this is how we learn together!"
"Now, I’m going to collect your filled-in cards. (Begin collecting cards.) I will randomly check some of them to see how well you understood today’s lesson. Remember, it’s perfectly okay if you didn’t get everything right! This is all part of learning. I’d like you to review your cards with a partner while I check them. Talk about what you found easy or challenging — this is valuable feedback for both of you!"
"Before we wrap up, I have some homework sheets for you. (Hand out homework sheets.) You’ll be working on similar addition and subtraction problems at home. Please remember to read the instructions carefully and try your best! You will have until our next class to complete this. Are there any questions about the homework? (Pause for responses.) Alright, I can’t wait to see what you come up with!"
"Great job today, everyone! To summarize, we reinforced our understanding of addition and subtraction, worked collaboratively to problem-solve, and practiced communicating our thought processes. Always remember, math skills are not just for the classroom — we use them in our everyday lives, like when we’re shopping or cooking. Keep practicing, and I’ll see you all next time!"
What is the sum of 23 and 17? Show your work.
If you have 45 apples and you give away 28, how many apples do you have left? Write a subtraction sentence to represent this.
Solve the following addition problem: 56 + 34. Explain how you arrived at your answer.
If you start with 100 and subtract 47, what is the result? Draw a picture to illustrate this problem.
In a small park, there are 15 trees. If 9 more trees are planted, how many trees are there now? Write a complete addition sentence.
Create your own addition problem using two numbers between 10 and 50 and solve it. What strategy did you use?
For each of the following subtraction problems, check your answer by using addition:
a) 72 - 29 = ?
b) 50 - 18 = ?
c) 85 - 32 = ?
Discuss with a family member or friend why it is important to understand addition and subtraction in everyday life. Write a few sentences about your conversation.
Complete the following word problem: Sarah had 14 pencils. She bought 12 more. How many pencils does she have now? Write a number sentence and show your work.
Reflect on the group activity from class. What was the most challenging problem you encountered? How did your group work together to solve it? Write a short paragraph describing your experience.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is addition? | |
| Can someone explain what subtraction means? | |
| How do we use addition in everyday life? | |
| What strategies can we use to solve addition problems? | |
| How might teamwork help us with solving subtraction problems? | |
| Can you share a method your group used to solve an addition problem? | |
| What was one of the challenges you faced during the group activity? | |
| How does discussing our thought processes help us learn math? | |
| What did you find easy about the homework problems? | |
| How can we apply what we learned about addition and subtraction at home? |