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What topic	Distributive property
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Mathematics Lesson Plan: The Distributive Property

Grade Level

Grade 3

Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the concept of the distributive property.
2. Apply the distributive property to simplify addition and multiplication problems.
3. Solve problems using the distributive property effectively.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with exercises
• Simple manipulatives (like counting blocks)
• Projector (if available)

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever shared or distributed items. Discuss briefly the idea of distributing items as a way to introduce the concept.
• Introduce the term "distributive property" and explain that it helps us to simplify problems, especially in multiplication.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Explain the Distributive Property: Write on the board: [ a(b + c) = ab + ac ]

   • Explain that this means you can multiply a number by a sum by distributing the number to each addend in the sum.

2. Example: Show a basic example: [ 3(4 + 5) ]

   • Ask students to solve it using the distributive property: [ = 3 \times 4 + 3 \times 5 ]
   • Calculate: [ 12 + 15 = 27 ]
   • Emphasize that both methods give the same answer.

3. Visual Representation: Use blocks or drawings to visually show distributing items among different groups.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Provide students with a few example problems to solve together:

  1. ( 2(3 + 7) )
  2. ( 5(2 + 1) )

• Allow students to work in pairs to solve these problems, encouraging them to use the distributive property. Walk around the classroom to assist and guide them.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Hand out worksheets with additional problems that require the distributive property. Problems include:
  1. ( 4(6 + 2) )
  2. ( 7(3 + 5) )
  3. ( 5(2 + 3) )
  4. ( 1(8 + 4) )

Closure (5 minutes)

• Invite a few students to share their answers and explain how they used the distributive property.
• Reinforce the importance of the distributive property in simplifying mathematical expressions.

Homework

Complete the following problems using the distributive property:

1. ( 3(5 + 4) )
2. ( 6(2 + 6) )
3. ( 4(3 + 1) )
4. ( 2(10 + 5) )

Homework Answers

1. ( 3(5 + 4) = 3 \times 5 + 3 \times 4 = 15 + 12 = 27 )
2. ( 6(2 + 6) = 6 \times 2 + 6 \times 6 = 12 + 36 = 48 )
3. ( 4(3 + 1) = 4 \times 3 + 4 \times 1 = 12 + 4 = 16 )
4. ( 2(10 + 5) = 2 \times 10 + 2 \times 5 = 20 + 10 = 30 )

Assessment

• Assess students' understanding through their participation during guided practice and their homework completion.

This lesson plan provides an engaging approach to introducing the distributive property to third-grade students, clearly aligning with educational standards and helping them grasp this fundamental concept in mathematics.