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What topic	Different strategies for solving multiplication facts
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Different Strategies for Solving Multiplication Facts

Grade Level: 3

Duration: 30 Minutes

Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Different Strategies for Solving Multiplication Facts

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Objective

Students will learn and practice various strategies for solving multiplication facts, including skip counting, grouping, using arrays, and the commutative property.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Multiplication flashcards
• Array templates (grid paper)
• Manipulatives (counters or blocks)
• Worksheets for practice
• Homework assignment sheet

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin with a brief review of multiplication as repeated addition.
2. Ask students to recall some multiplication facts they already know.
3. Introduce the lesson's objective: exploring different strategies for solving multiplication facts.

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Skip Counting

   • Demonstrate skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s using number lines.
   • Example: To find 4 x 2, count: 2, 4, 6, 8.

2. Grouping

   • Explain how to use grouping for multiplication.
   • Example: 3 x 4 can be seen as three groups of four items.

3. Using Arrays

   • Show how to create arrays to visualize multiplication facts.
   • Example: For 2 x 5, draw a grid with 2 rows and 5 columns.

4. Commutative Property

   • Explain that changing the order of factors does not change the product.
   • Example: 3 x 4 is the same as 4 x 3.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Have students pair up and practice the strategies demonstrated.

   • Provide each pair with manipulatives to model multiplication problems using grouping and arrays.
   • Give each student a multiplication flashcard to solve using their preferred strategy.

2. Walk around to offer support and ensure understanding.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Distribute a worksheet with multiplication problems for students to solve independently, using any strategies they learned.
• Problems should include:
  • 4 x 3
  • 5 x 2
  • 6 x 1
  • 7 x 2
  • 8 x 4

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Closure (5 minutes)

1. Gather students back together and discuss what strategies they found most helpful.
2. Emphasize the importance of understanding multiple ways to tackle multiplication facts.
3. Remind students of the commutative property and ask a few quick recap questions.

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Homework Assignment

Instructions: Complete the following multiplication problems using any strategy you like. Show your work for each problem.

Problems:

1. 3 x 5
2. 6 x 2
3. 4 x 4
4. 9 x 3
5. 5 x 5

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Homework Answers

1. 3 x 5 = 15
   • Strategy: [Example: Grouping or Skip Counting]
2. 6 x 2 = 12
   • Strategy: [Example: Array or Skip Counting]
3. 4 x 4 = 16
   • Strategy: [Example: Groups of 4 or Array]
4. 9 x 3 = 27
   • Strategy: [Example: 9 added three times or Array]
5. 5 x 5 = 25
   • Strategy: [Example: Groups of 5 or Array]

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Assessment

• Monitor student participation during guided practice.
• Evaluate independent practice worksheets for understanding and correct application of strategies.
• Review homework for comprehension of multiplication strategies.

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This plan provides a structured approach to teaching multiplication strategies to third graders while encouraging independent practice and reinforcement through homework.