| 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 basic facts grid 9x9 with incorrect answers at least 30. Develop sheets to identify multiple strategies to work out answers to help fellow students learn these facts. Each group of 3 must have a leader, a timekeeper, encouragers, a task |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 24 |
| What curriculum | Australian curriculum V9 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Multiplication Basic Facts Grid (9x9) with Incorrect Answers
Year 4
Mathematics
Australian Curriculum V9 - Mathematics
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Multiplication Facts | 5 mins | Briefly explain the importance of multiplication facts. Introduce the 9x9 grid with incorrect answers. |
| 2 | Group Formation | 3 mins | Organize students into groups of 3. Assign roles: leader, timekeeper, encourager. |
| 3 | Distribution of Materials | 2 mins | Hand out multiplication grids and printable cards for students to fill during the lesson. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 10 mins | Groups work on the multiplication grid. Encourage them to discuss multiple strategies to arrive at answers. |
| 5 | Individual Reflective Time | 5 mins | Students individually fill out their printable cards recording strategies they used and answers they arrived at. |
| 6 | Collection of Cards | 3 mins | Collect the filled cards or randomly check them to ensure understanding without formal presentations. |
| 7 | Recap and Closure | 2 mins | Summarize the strategies discussed in each group. Give a brief overview of the homework assignment. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore multiplication facts, specifically focusing on a 9x9 grid. Understanding these facts is super important because they help us solve bigger problems more easily. Does anyone know why multiplication is useful in real life? [Pause for responses]
Great ideas! Now, to make this lesson interesting, I have a special grid for you. This grid has some incorrect answers intentionally mixed in. Your job will be to find those incorrect answers as we work together!"
"Now it’s time to work together! I will assign you into groups of three. Each group will have a specific role. We need a leader to guide discussions, a timekeeper to keep us on track, and an encourager to make sure everyone is participating.
Let’s form our groups now. [Wait for students to group themselves] Once you’re in your groups, introduce yourselves and decide on your roles."
"Wonderful! Now, I’m going to hand out the multiplication facts grids and some printable cards. The grids will have your multiplication facts, and the cards will be where you record the strategies you use to solve the problems and the answers you think are correct.
[Distribute materials] Make sure everyone in your group has a grid and a card."
"Okay, let’s get started! You're going to spend the next 10 minutes working on your multiplication grid together. Remember, your goal is to discuss various strategies to find the correct answers, especially spotting the incorrect ones.
I'll be walking around to listen to your discussions, so don't hesitate to ask me questions if you need help. Ready? Go!"
"Time’s up! Now, I’d like you all to take a moment to reflect individually. Using your printable cards, please write down the strategies you used and the answers you arrived at. This will help strengthen what you’ve learned and allow you to think about how to tackle these questions on your own.
You have five minutes to do this. Begin!"
"Thank you for your hard work! Now, please pass your printable cards to the front. I’m going to collect them and take a look to see your strategies and answers. I might also randomly check a few of them to ensure we’re all on the right track.
Feel free to finish any last-minute notes before handing them in."
"Alright, let’s come back together as a class. I noticed some fantastic strategies being shared in your groups! Can I have a few volunteers share the strategies you discussed? [Pause for responses]
Great insights, everyone! As a reminder, for homework, you’ll receive a worksheet that’s linked to our multiplication facts lesson today. This will help reinforce what we learned.
Make sure to try your best, and we’ll collect it in our next lesson. Have a wonderful day!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students engaged} | - Introduction to multiplication facts. |
| - Focus on the 9x9 grid. | ||
| - Importance of multiplication in solving bigger problems. | ||
| 2 | {Image: Groups of students collaborating} | - Group formation into threes. |
| - Roles: Leader, timekeeper, encourager. | ||
| - Importance of teamwork and discussion. | ||
| 3 | {Image: Teacher handing out materials} | - Distribution of multiplication facts grids and printable cards. |
| - Grids for multiplication facts. | ||
| - Cards to record strategies and answers. | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students working on their grids} | - Group activity to work on multiplication grids. |
| - Goal: Discuss strategies and spot incorrect answers. | ||
| - Teacher available for support and questions. | ||
| 5 | {Image: Student reflecting individually} | - Individual reflective time after group work. |
| - Write down strategies used and final answers. | ||
| - Duration: Five minutes to reinforce learning. | ||
| 6 | {Image: Students passing cards to teacher} | - Collection of cards for review. |
| - Teacher to check strategies and answers for comprehension. | ||
| - Opportunity for last-minute notes. | ||
| 7 | {Image: Students sharing in a class setting} | - Class recap and sharing of group strategies. |
| - Invite volunteers to share their insights. | ||
| - Emphasis on teamwork and learning from each other. | ||
| 8 | {Image: Worksheet example} | - Homework assignment related to multiplication facts. |
| - Reinforce learning from today's lesson. | ||
| - Encouragement to try best on the worksheet. | ||
| 9 | {Image: Happy students with thumbs up} | - Summary of key takeaways from the lesson. |
| - Importance of multiplication in daily life. | ||
| - Role of collaboration and strategic thinking in learning. | ||
| 10 | {Image: A closing classroom scene} | - Thank students for participation. |
| - Encourage continued practice and engagement. | ||
| - Wishing everyone a great day ahead! |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the multiplication facts within a 9x9 grid? | |
| Why is it important to understand multiplication facts in real life? | |
| What roles can students take on during group activities? | |
| How long do you have to work on the multiplication grid as a group? | |
| What should you do if you have questions during the group activity? | |
| What strategies can you use to find the correct answers on your grid? | |
| How long do you have for individual reflective time after the group activity? | |
| What will you be doing with your printable cards after the group work is finished? | |
| Can someone share a strategy you discussed during your group work? | |
| What is the homework assignment related to today’s lesson on multiplication facts? |
What is one way multiplication facts can help you in everyday situations? Can you think of a specific example?
While discussing in your group, did you discover any patterns in the multiplication grid? What were they?
If you could create your own multiplication fact grid, what changes or additions would you make to improve it?
What strategy did you find most effective when spotting the incorrect answers in the grid? Why do you think it worked well for you?
Can you explain to a classmate how you solved a tricky multiplication problem? What steps did you take to find the correct answer?