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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectMathematics
What age groupYear or Grade 3
What topicPartitioning with 2 digit multiplication
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Lesson Introduction: Partitioning with 2-Digit Multiplication

Objective

Today, we’re going to explore the exciting world of 2-digit multiplication using a fun technique called partitioning! By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to multiply two-digit numbers with confidence!

Hook: The Great Candy Shop Mystery

Imagine you are a candy shop owner, and you have a special challenge today! You’ve received a big order: 23 boxes of lollies, and each box contains 15 lollies.

But there's a twist! The delivery truck can only carry one type of candy at a time. You need to quickly find out how many lollies you will have in total! To solve this, we’re going to break down this problem using partitioning.

Questions to Consider:

Activity: Let's Dig Deeper!

  1. Visual Aid: Draw two boxes on the whiteboard. Label one box with the number 23 (boxes) and the other with 15 (lollies per box).

  2. Partitioning Steps:

    • Discuss breaking down the numbers.
    • How can we split 15 into 10 and 5?
    • What about 23 — can we think of this in parts?

  3. Group Work:

    • In small groups, partition the two-digit numbers and calculate how many lollies you have in total!

  4. Share Your Findings: After you’ve calculated, let’s come back together and share the different methods you used. Did everyone get the same answer?

Conclusion

By using partitioning, we not only made the multiplication easier but also turned maths into an adventure! You’re now one step closer to solving our Great Candy Shop Mystery!

Let’s dive in and multiply your amazing minds today!