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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Estimating products VA SOL standard 5.CE.1a
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Estimating Products

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of estimating products.
• Students will be able to round numbers to the nearest ten and hundred.
• Students will apply estimation strategies to solve multiplication problems.
• Students will demonstrate their understanding through practice problems and a homework assignment.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets with estimation practice problems
• Estimation and rounding chart
• Calculators (optional for verification)
• Homework assignment sheets

Grade/Age Group

5th Grade (age 10-11)

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Standards

• Virginia SOL Standard 5.CE.1a: Identify and apply the properties of operations to multiply whole numbers and to identify patterns while solving problems.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic of estimating products. Discuss the importance of estimation in real-life scenarios.
2	Rounding Review	5	Review how to round numbers to the nearest ten and hundred. Provide examples on the whiteboard.
3	Direct Instruction	10	Teach students various strategies for estimating products. Use visual aids and examples to illustrate concepts.
4	Guided Practice	5	Work through estimation problems as a class. Encourage participation and address any questions.
5	Independent Practice	5	Distribute worksheets for students to practice estimating products individually. Monitor and assist as needed.
6	Closing/Review	5	Recap key concepts learned in the lesson. Inform students about the homework assignment, ensuring clarity on expectations.

Homework

• Assign a worksheet with estimation problems that students must complete at home.
• Review homework the following day without requiring any student to present it in front of the class; instead, collect and provide individualized feedback.

Lesson script