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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Timestables
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Timestables

Subject:

Mathematics

Topic:

Timestables

Grade/Age Group:

Year 5

Length of Lesson:

30 minutes

Number of Students:

Objectives:

To understand the concept of timestables and their applications in everyday mathematics.
To practice and improve multiplication skills through memorization and drills.
To encourage collaborative learning through group activities.

Materials:

Whiteboard and markers
Printed timestables worksheets
Timers or stopwatches
Small whiteboards and markers for each student
Timestables games or flashcards

National Curriculum Alignment:

This lesson meets the requirements outlined in the UK National Curriculum for Mathematics for Year 5, focusing on multiplication and division.

Lesson Structure:

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Explain the importance of timestables and their real-life applications. Introduce the lesson objectives.
2	Timestables Overview	5	Review timestables from 1 to 12. Use the whiteboard to illustrate patterns in multiplication.
3	Guided Practice	10	Work through a few timestables together as a class. Use small whiteboards for students to write down answers. Aim for quick recall.
4	Group Activity	5	Divide the class into small groups. Provide each group with flashcards for a quick-paced game on timestables. Monitor and assist as needed.
5	Independent Practice	3	Hand out printed worksheets with timestables for students to complete at their own pace.
6	Review and Feedback	2	Go through the answers to the worksheets as a class, discussing any common mistakes without calling on individual students.
7	Homework Assignment	0	Assign additional timestables practice for homework, ensuring that students understand it will not be presented in class.

Homework:

Complete the assigned timestables worksheet for additional practice.
Students will be asked to review their work, but there will be no presentations in front of the class.

Assessment:

Observation during group activities to assess engagement and understanding.
Review of the completed worksheets to measure progress and areas needed for improvement.

Notes:

Encourage a positive classroom environment where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities. Aim to foster a collaborative spirit throughout the lesson.