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Lesson Plan: Dice Subtraction

Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Dice Subtraction

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten

Duration: 30 Minutes


Objectives

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

  1. Understand the concept of subtraction using dice.
  2. Perform simple subtraction problems using two dice.
  3. Demonstrate their understanding of subtraction through hands-on activities.

Materials Needed


Introduction (5 Minutes)

  1. Greeting and Warm-Up: Start with a friendly greeting and a quick question to engage students. “Who has played with dice before? What games did you play?”
  2. Introduce Subtraction: Explain that today’s lesson will focus on subtraction using dice. Use a simple definition: "Subtraction means taking away. We can use dice to help us!"

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

  1. Demonstration:

    • Use one die to show a number. For example, roll a die and let’s say it shows a 4.
    • Explain, “If I have 4 and I take away 2, how many do I have left?”
    • Roll the second die to get the number to subtract (e.g., roll and get a 2).
    • Write the equation on the whiteboard: 4 - 2 = 2.
  2. Visual Aid:

    • Use counters or illustrations to show the subtraction visually.
    • Create groups: show 4 counters, take away 2, and count the remaining counters.

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

  1. Pair Work:

    • Divide the students into pairs and give each pair two dice.
    • Ask them to take turns rolling the dice. The first student rolls the first die and the second student rolls the second.
    • Each student will state the subtraction equation based on their rolls. For example, if they rolled a 5 and a 3, they would say, “5 - 3 = 2.”
  2. Circulate and Assist:

    • Walk around the classroom to assist students as they work in pairs. Encourage them and provide guidance if needed.

Independent Practice (3 Minutes)

  1. Subtraction Worksheet:
    • Distribute a simple subtraction worksheet that includes a few problems where students will subtract numbers based on their dice rolls.
    • Example Problems:
      • Roll two dice and write the subtraction equation.
      • Problem 1: Roll yields 6 and 2 → 6 - 2 = __
      • Problem 2: Roll yields 4 and 1 → 4 - 1 = __

Conclusion (2 Minutes)

  1. Review: Gather the students together and review what they learned. Ask a few students to share their subtraction equations from the worksheet.
  2. Praise Efforts: Recognize the efforts of the students and encourage them to keep practicing subtraction.
  3. Preview of Homework: Inform them that they will practice more subtraction at home using dice!

Homework

Give students the following homework worksheet:

  1. Roll two dice and write down the equation:

    • Problem 1: Roll yields 3 and 1 → 3 - 1 = ___
    • Problem 2: Roll yields 5 and 4 → 5 - 4 = ___
  2. Draw a picture showing what subtraction looks like for the equation you created.


Homework Answers

Encourage students to share their drawings with the class during the next lesson!


Additional Notes


End of Lesson Plan.