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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | division |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Division
Year/Grade 3
Mathematics
30 minutes
20 students
The lesson aligns with the national curriculum by incorporating problem-solving, collaborative learning, and presentation of work.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Division | 5 | Introduce the concept of division. Use simple examples to illustrate sharing and grouping. |
| 2 | Guided Practice | 10 | Work through a few division problems as a class, encouraging participation and discussion. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 7 | Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a set of division problems to solve collaboratively. |
| 4 | Homework Presentation | 5 | Invite a few students to present their homework, explaining their reasoning for their answers. |
| 5 | Assign Homework | 3 | Assign homework for further practice on division. Explain expectations and due date. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore a very important concept in mathematics: division! Division is all about sharing and grouping. Can anyone tell me what they think division means?"
Wait for responses.
"Great! Division helps us figure out how to distribute things evenly or how to separate a number into equal parts. For example, if we have 12 apples and want to share them equally among 4 friends, how many apples does each friend get?"
Write on the board: 12 ÷ 4 = ?
"That's right! Each friend gets 3 apples. Let's remember, division can be thought of as both sharing and grouping. Now, let's dive a little deeper into some problems together!"
"Okay, everyone, let’s work through some division problems together. I'll write a few on the board, and I want you to think about how we can solve them."
Write a problem on the board, e.g., 20 ÷ 5.
"Who can show me how to solve this? What do we do first?"
Encourage students to respond and participate.
"Yes! 20 apples divided among 5 friends means we need to find out how many apples each friend receives. Who can tell me the answer?"
Guide the students to find the answer together and confirm it.
"Perfect! Now let’s try another one: 30 ÷ 6."
Continue until several problems have been tackled together. Encourage discussion and teamwork. Monitor participation closely.
"I love how everyone is participating and helping each other! Division becomes so much easier with practice!"
"Now, it's time for a fun group activity! I am going to divide you into small groups of 4. Each group will receive a set of division problems to solve together. Remember, work as a team and help each other out!"
Call students to form groups and provide them with the materials needed (papers with problems, counters, etc.).
"As you work, I will be walking around to help if you have any questions, so don’t hesitate to ask!"
Monitor the groups, providing support as needed and ensuring everyone is involved in solving the problems.
"Great teamwork, everyone! I'm excited to see what you come up with!"
"Alright, quiet down, everyone! I would love to hear how some of you solved your homework problems from last night. Who would like to share their work?"
Call on students to present, encouraging them to explain their reasoning clearly.
"Thank you for sharing! Remember, it’s important to explain how you arrived at your answers, as it helps everyone learn. Who else would like to present?"
Continue with several students, providing positive reinforcement along the way.
"Excellent job! You all did fantastic work explaining your reasoning!"
"For our homework, I want you to complete the practice worksheet that we started in class today. It focuses on division problems similar to what we solved together. You will have it due this Friday."
"Make sure to review the concepts we discussed today, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me tomorrow."
"Let's wrap it up for today! Great job, everyone. I’m really proud of your hard work!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students} | - Introduction to Division - What is division? - Learning goals for today: sharing and grouping |
| 2 | {Image: 12 apples} | - Division is about sharing and grouping - Example: 12 apples shared among 4 friends - Equation: 12 ÷ 4 = ? |
| 3 | {Image: 3 apples per friend} | - Each friend gets 3 apples - Importance of understanding division as distribution |
| 4 | {Image: A whiteboard with problems} | - Guided Practice begins - Working together to solve division problems - Example problem: 20 ÷ 5 |
| 5 | {Image: Students raising hands} | - Encouraging participation - Discussing steps to solve the problems - What is the answer to 20 ÷ 5? |
| 6 | {Image: Applauding students} | - Correct answer: Each friend gets 4 apples - Collaborative problem-solving to reinforce learning |
| 7 | {Image: Another problem on the board} | - New problem: 30 ÷ 6 - Continue practice as a class - Importance of teamwork in solving division problems |
| 8 | {Image: Groups of students working} | - Group Activity introduction - Forming small groups of 4 - Objective: Solve division problems together |
| 9 | {Image: Students with materials} | - Providing materials: papers and counters - Encouraging questions during group work - Monitoring participation |
| 10 | {Image: Groups discussing problems} | - Observing and supporting group work - Promoting teamwork and engagement - Anticipation of group results |
| 11 | {Image: A student presenting} | - Homework Presentation begins - Encouraging students to share their solutions - Importance of explaining reasoning |
| 12 | {Image: Students listening attentively} | - Acknowledging student presentations - Reinforcing the value of explanation for peer learning |
| 13 | {Image: Positive feedback} | - Celebrating excellent explanations - Motivating students to share and listen - Building a supportive classroom environment |
| 14 | {Image: Homework assignment sheet} | - Assigning Homework - Complete the practice worksheet on division - Homework due Friday |
| 15 | {Image: Teacher thanking students} | - Wrap-up of the lesson - Review of concepts discussed - Encouragement to ask questions if needed - Positive note on student efforts |
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