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What topic	Multiply
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Year 4 Mathematics Lesson Plan: Multiplication

Topic: Multiply

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand and perform multiplication of numbers up to 12 x 12 and apply multiplication in word problems.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Multiplication flashcards
• Worksheets for practice
• Counters or manipulatives (optional)

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage the Students

   • Begin by asking the students if they can recall the times tables they have learned.
   • Write a few multiplication problems on the board (e.g., 3 x 4, 7 x 6) and encourage students to share the answers.

2. Explain the Concept

   • Introduce multiplication as a way to add equal groups. For example, explain that 4 x 3 means 4 groups of 3.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Demonstrate Multiplication on the Board

   • Use the whiteboard to show how to multiply using arrays. For example, draw an array for 3 x 4 where 3 rows have 4 dots each.
   • Explain the relationship between addition and multiplication.

2. Times Tables Practice

   • Conduct a quick times table practice. Call out problems (e.g., 5 x 7) and have students answer them individually or in pairs. Use flashcards for visual aid.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity
   • Split students into small groups and provide them with manipulatives. Have them create their own arrays for selected multiplication problems (e.g., 6 x 2, 4 x 5).
   • After 5 minutes, have groups share their arrays and the corresponding multiplication sentences with the class.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity
   • Hand out worksheets that include a mix of multiplication problems and word problems.
   • Students will complete the worksheet individually, focusing on both computation and real-life applications of multiplication.

Homework

Students will take home the following tasks:

Tasks

1. Complete the multiplication problems:
   a. 9 x 8 =
   b. 7 x 5 =
   c. 4 x 6 =
   d. 12 x 3 =

2. Solve the word problems:
   a. If there are 5 baskets, and each basket has 6 apples, how many apples are there in total? (Use multiplication)
   b. Sarah has 3 packs of stickers and each pack contains 10 stickers. How many stickers does she have altogether?

Correct Answers

1. Multiplication Problems:

   • a. 9 x 8 = 72
   • b. 7 x 5 = 35
   • c. 4 x 6 = 24
   • d. 12 x 3 = 36

2. Word Problems:

   • a. 5 x 6 = 30 apples
   • b. 3 x 10 = 30 stickers

Conclusion

• Review the key concepts of multiplication.
• Allow students to ask any remaining questions before concluding the lesson.

Assessment

• Monitor students during group activities and independent practice.
• Evaluate worksheets for understanding and correct application of multiplication skills.

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This lesson plan provides a structure for engaging Year 4 students in learning multiplication while fulfilling Australian curriculum norms for Mathematics.