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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Multiplication fluency |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| 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 |
Multiplication Fluency
Year 3 (Typically ages 8-9)
Mathematics
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the topic of multiplication and its applications. Share the lesson objectives with students. |
| 2 | Warm-Up Activity | 5 mins | Conduct a short multiplication warm-up game using flashcards. Students work in pairs to quiz each other. |
| 3 | Direct Instruction | 10 mins | Explain various strategies for multiplication (such as skip counting, arrays, and the distributive property). Provide examples. |
| 4 | Guided Practice | 5 mins | Distribute worksheets with multiplication problems. Complete the first few problems together as a class. |
| 5 | Independent Practice | 5 mins | Allow students to work individually on their worksheets to reinforce the multiplication concepts taught. |
| 6 | Review and Closure | 5 mins | Review the answers to the worksheet as a class without individual presentations. Discuss strategies used. Encourage students to share their thoughts on what they learned. |
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Australian National Curriculum for Mathematics, specifically in developing fluency with multiplication and division.
Assign a set of multiplication problems for students to complete at home. Collect the homework the following day for assessment, ensuring that students are not required to present it in front of the class.