| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Multiplication |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 30 |
| 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 |
Multiplication
Any grade level (flexible for all ages)
Mathematics
30 minutes
30
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homework Check | 5 | Review the homework from the previous lesson. Provide feedback without calling on students. |
| 2 | Introduction to Topic | 5 | Introduce multiplication as repeated addition. Use visual aids or examples on the board. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 | Divide students into groups. Give each group a worksheet with multiplication problems to solve collaboratively. Set a timer. |
| 4 | Individual Practice | 5 | Distribute printable multiplication cards for each student to fill out during the lesson. |
| 5 | Collect Cards | 3 | Randomly collect or check the multiplication cards filled by the students for understanding. |
| 6 | Assign Homework | 2 | Provide details for the homework assignment related to multiplication concepts learned in class. |
| 7 | Closure | 0 | Recap key points and answer any questions before ending the class. |
"Good morning everyone! I hope you're all doing well today. Before we dive into our new lesson, let's take a moment to check the homework from our last class. I want you to take a look at your assignments. Did everyone complete their multiplication worksheets? Remember, I won’t be calling on any specific students today; instead, take a moment to reflect on what you learned. If you had any difficulties, think about how you might approach those problems differently. Okay, time's up! I hope you found it beneficial."
"Now that we've reviewed our homework, let's get into today's lesson. Today, we're going to talk about multiplication. Can anyone tell me what multiplication is? That's right! Multiplication is often seen as repeated addition. For example, if we have 3 groups of 4 apples, rather than adding 4 + 4 + 4, we can say 3 times 4. To help visualize this, let me draw it on the board."
[Draw groups of items on the whiteboard to illustrate the concept, demonstrating how addition and multiplication are connected.]
"By combining groups, we see that 3 times 4 equals 12 total apples. That's the power of multiplication!"
"Next, it's time for us to get a bit interactive. I'm going to divide you into groups of 5. Each group will receive a worksheet that has some multiplication problems on it. Your task is to solve these problems collaboratively. I'll set a timer for 10 minutes. Use your time wisely, share your thoughts, and help each other out. Ready? Let’s form our groups!"
[Once students are in groups, distribute worksheets.]
"Okay, go ahead and start working! Remember, it’s important that everyone participates, so make sure to explain your reasoning as you solve the problems."
[Monitor the groups, providing support where needed.]
"Great job on the group activity, everyone! Now let's have some individual practice. I will hand out these printable multiplication cards. Each card has multiplication problems for you to solve individually. Take your time, and ensure that you're showing your work. This will help reinforce your learning from today’s lesson."
[Distribute the multiplication cards.]
"Remember, you'll have 5 minutes to complete these. Let's get started!"
"Time's up! Please put your cards on my desk in a pile. I'm going to take a quick look at your work. Don't worry, I’ll just be checking for understanding, and I won’t be grading them. This will help me see how we can improve and what topics we may need to review together later."
[Collect the cards randomly.]
"Now, for your homework, I want you to practice what we learned today. I'm handing out an assignment that includes additional multiplication problems. Make sure to complete these before our next class. Remember, practice is key to mastering multiplication! If you have any questions or need clarification on the homework, please feel free to ask me."
[Distribute homework assignment handouts.]
"Before we finish for today, let's recap what we learned. We explored multiplication as repeated addition and worked through several problems, both in groups and individually. Does anyone have any questions about today’s lesson or the homework? No? Awesome! I look forward to seeing your progress when we meet again. Have a great day!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A teacher checking homework} | - Homework check: Review multiplication worksheets |
| - Reflect on learned material and any difficulties | ||
| 2 | {Image: Drawing of groups of apples} | - Introduction to multiplication as repeated addition |
| - Example: 3 groups of 4 apples = 3 times 4 = 12 | ||
| 3 | {Image: Students working in groups} | - Group activity: Solve multiplication problems collaboratively |
| - Importance of participation and sharing reasoning | ||
| 4 | {Image: Student focusing on a card} | - Individual practice: Use multiplication cards to solve problems |
| - Focus on showing work and reinforcing learning | ||
| 5 | {Image: Teacher collecting cards} | - Collect cards to check for understanding (not graded) |
| - Assign homework: Additional multiplication practice to reinforce today's lessons | ||
| - Recap: Multiplication as repeated addition, collaboration, and individual practice |
Define multiplication in your own words. How is it related to addition?
If you have 5 groups of 3 oranges, write the multiplication equation that represents this situation and find the total number of oranges.
Solve the following multiplication problems:
There are 4 baskets, and each basket contains 12 eggs. Write a multiplication equation to represent this scenario, and calculate the total number of eggs.
Use the repeated addition method to solve: 7 × 5. Show your work.
If a classroom has 6 rows of chairs and there are 4 chairs in each row, how many chairs are there in total? Write the corresponding multiplication equation.
Explain why understanding multiplication is important in everyday life. Give two examples.
Create your own multiplication problem using any two numbers between 1 and 12. Solve the problem and explain how you found the answer.
Multiplication is a mathematical operation that combines equal groups to find the total number. It is related to addition because multiplication can be seen as repeated addition of the same number.
The multiplication equation is 5 × 3 = 15. There are a total of 15 oranges.
The multiplication equation is 4 × 12 = 48. There are a total of 48 eggs.
7 × 5 = 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 35. So, the answer is 35.
The multiplication equation is 6 × 4 = 24. There are a total of 24 chairs.
Understanding multiplication is important because it helps us efficiently calculate totals in daily tasks such as shopping (e.g., finding the cost of multiple items) or cooking (e.g., scaling recipes). Two examples include calculating the total cost of 5 packs of gum at $2 each and determining the total quantity of food needed for guests.
Example: 9 × 3. To solve, you can calculate it as 9 + 9 + 9 = 27. Therefore, the answer is 27, which I found by adding 9 together three times.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is multiplication often seen as? | |
| Can you give an example of how multiplication can be visualized? | |
| How many groups are we forming for the group activity? | |
| What is the goal of the group activity in today's lesson? | |
| Why is it important for everyone to participate in the group activity? | |
| How long will you have to complete the individual multiplication cards? | |
| What should you do with your multiplication cards once the time is up? | |
| What type of problems will you be practicing for homework? | |
| Why is practice important for mastering multiplication? | |
| Can anyone summarize what we learned today about multiplication? |
Can you think of a real-life scenario where multiplication is more useful than repeated addition? Share your example with the class.
If you had to explain multiplication to a younger student, what would be the key points you would want to emphasize?
Let's say you have 5 groups of 6 oranges. How could you use a drawing or visual representation to show what multiplication looks like in this situation?
If you could create a game that involves multiplication, what would it be like? Describe the rules and how players would win.
What strategies can you use to help remember multiplication facts? Share one that works best for you and why you think it's effective.