aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	2 x 2 digit
Quantity	1
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Engaging Introduction to Multiplying 2 x 2 Digits

Lesson Title: The Great Bakery Challenge

Objective:

Students will learn how to multiply two-digit numbers using a fun and interactive bakery theme, applying their skills to a real-world scenario.

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Introduction Activity: The Bakery Challenge

Setting the Scene:
Imagine you are the owner of a trendy bakery in town, and you are preparing for a big baking event. You want to create the best-selling cupcakes, and you need to calculate how many you can make based on your ingredients.

Scenario:

Today, we have a special challenge! Your bakery has received an order for 27 boxes of cupcakes, and each box can hold 15 cupcakes. Your task is to calculate how many cupcakes you need to bake in total.

Hook:

Start by asking the students:

• "How many cupcakes do you think we need to bake for the order?"
• Allow a few minutes for discussion, prompting them to think about how they might approach this problem.

Group Activity:

1. Break into teams: Divide students into small groups, giving them the power of teamwork to solve this problem.
2. Whiteboard Work: Provide each group with a whiteboard and markers. Encourage them to jot down their ideas and calculations.
3. Guiding Questions:
   • What steps do you think you should take to solve this?
   • Do you know how to multiply two-digit numbers?
   • Can you break the problem down into smaller, manageable parts?

Reveal the Strategy:

After they've discussed and worked together for a bit, bring the class back together and guide them into the process of multiplying 27 by 15. Explain the multiplication process clearly, highlighting strategies like breaking the numbers down and using the distributive property.

Transition:

Now that we know how to calculate our cupcake order, let’s dive deeper into the multiplication process and explore more examples!

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Conclusion:

This bakery challenge not only introduces the concept of 2 x 2 digit multiplication but also sets a real-world context that makes learning engaging and fun. Students will be excited to see how math applies to their lives and, of course, to baking delicious cupcakes!