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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Times table |
| 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 |
Mathematics
Times Table
Year 3
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Year 3 Mathematics, focusing on multiplication and division.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Briefly explain the importance of times tables and how they relate to multiplication. |
| 2 | Interactive Times Table Activity | 10 min | Utilize the whiteboard to demonstrate multiplication. Engage students with examples. Have students participate in quick-fire questions. |
| 3 | Distributing Printable Cards | 5 min | Hand out the printable times table cards to students. Explain how to fill them during the activity. |
| 4 | Guided Practice | 5 min | Pair students to work together, practicing their times tables using the cards. Monitor and assist as needed. |
| 5 | Collecting/Checking Cards | 3 min | Randomly check or collect the cards filled by students to assess their understanding. |
| 6 | Assigning Homework | 2 min | Provide homework worksheets reinforcing the day's lesson on times tables without presentations. |
| 7 | Conclusion | 2 min | Recap key points from the lesson, addressing any questions, and encouraging further practice at home. |
Worksheets will be assigned to reinforce the understanding of times tables taught in class, to be checked in the next lesson without student presentations.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic in Mathematics – the times table! Can anyone tell me why learning the times table is important? That's right! Knowing your times tables helps you with multiplication, which is a key skill in maths and in everyday life."
"Let’s start with some examples on the whiteboard. I’m going to write a basic multiplication problem: 3 times 4. Can anyone tell me the answer? Great job! That’s 12! Now, I want everyone to follow along with me. Let’s do a quick-fire round. I will say a multiplication fact, and you will respond with the answer. Ready?"
Pause for student responses.
"Excellent! Let’s try a few more. 5 times 2? And how about 7 times 6?"
Continue with a few more examples, encouraging enthusiastic participation.
"Wonderful work with those responses! Now, I have some printable times table cards for each of you. When I hand them out, I want you to look at them closely. You will fill these out during our activity. Does everyone understand how to fill them out?"
Distribute the cards and ensure everyone has one.
"Now, I’d like you to find a partner. You will practice your times tables together using the cards. Remember to take turns asking each other questions. I will walk around to see how everyone is doing, so don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Ready, set, go!"
Monitor students as they work, providing assistance as needed.
"Time’s up! Thank you for your hard work! Now, please put your cards in my basket as I come around. I will randomly check your cards to see how you did. This will help me understand what we may need to review in our next lesson."
Collect the cards and quickly assess a few.
"Before we finish, I want to make sure you continue practicing at home. I have homework worksheets that will help reinforce what we learned today about times tables. Make sure you take one before you leave today. It will be due next lesson."
"To wrap up, let's recap what we learned today. We discussed the importance of times tables, practiced them with our cards, and even had some fun together. Are there any questions about what we did today? Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep working on those times tables at home, and I can’t wait to see your progress in our next class. Have a great day, everyone!"
Write down the times tables for 2, 3, 4, and 5. Practice reciting them out loud.
Solve the following multiplication problems:
Create a multiplication flashcard for the following pairs. On one side write the question, and on the other side the answer:
Find a family member or friend and quiz each other on your times tables. Each person should ask 5 questions. Note down their responses.
Complete the following word problems involving multiplication:
Write a short paragraph explaining why you think it's important to learn times tables. Include at least two reasons.
Challenge yourself! Can you write the multiplication table for the number 12?
Reflect on today’s lesson: What did you find easy or challenging when practicing your times tables? Write a few sentences about your experience.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is learning the times table important? | |
| What is the result of 3 times 4? | |
| Can you tell me what 5 times 2 equals? | |
| What do you get when you multiply 7 by 6? | |
| How should you fill out the times table cards? | |
| What should you do if you need help during the practice session? | |
| What is the purpose of collecting the times table cards? | |
| What types of activities did we do today to learn the times tables? | |
| When is the homework worksheet due? | |
| Why is it important to practice times tables at home? |