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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Area of a rectangle
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Area of a Rectangle

Topic

Area of a Rectangle

Grade/Age Group

Grade 3

Subject

Mathematics

Objectives

1. Students will understand what area means in the context of a rectangle.
2. Students will learn to calculate the area of a rectangle using the formula: Area = Length × Width.
3. Students will apply their understanding of area to solve practical problems involving rectangles.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Graph paper
• Rulers
• Measuring tape
• Worksheets with practice problems
• Colored pencils
• Flashcards for vocabulary words (length, width, area)

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Standards

• Understanding and applying the concept of area (Common Core Mathematics Standards for Grade 3: 3.MD.5, 3.MD.6)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Area	5	Introduce the concept of area and discuss why it is important. Use a visual example of a rectangle. Explain the formula for area and its components.
2	Demonstration	5	Show how to measure length and width using a ruler. Calculate the area of a rectangle on the board using real-life objects as examples.
3	Guided Practice	10	Distribute graph paper. Students draw rectangles of different sizes. Have them calculate the area using the formula. Provide support to those who need help.
4	Independent Practice	7	Hand out worksheets with rectangle problems. Students will work independently to solve the problems. Monitor their progress and offer assistance as needed.
5	Homework Explanation	1	Assign practice problems for homework on calculating the area of various rectangles. Explain that they can ask questions if confused, but will not present.
6	Closing/Review	2	Recap key points about area and the formula. Ask students to share one thing they learned today to reinforce understanding.

Homework

• Complete the assigned worksheet about calculating the area of different rectangles.
• Students are encouraged to use measuring tools at home to find the area of familiar objects, like a book or a table.

Assessment

• Collect and review worksheets to assess student understanding of the area concept.
• Use a quick exit ticket asking students to write down the formula for area and provide an example of a rectangle (length and width).

Adjustments

• Provide additional support and simplified problems for students who may struggle.
• Challenge advanced students with problems involving larger measurements or multiple rectangles.

This lesson plan aims to foster an understanding of the area of rectangles through interactive and practical experiences while adhering to national curriculum standards.

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