Lesson Plan: Multiplying with the 6, 7, and 8 Times Tables
Grade Level: 3-4
Subject: Mathematics
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: 6, 7, 8 Times Tables
Objective
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Memorize and correctly recite the 6, 7, and 8 times tables.
- Apply multiplication facts to solve simple math problems.
Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Multiplication flashcards for 6, 7, and 8 times tables
- Worksheets for in-class practice
- Timer (for timed games)
Introduction (5 Minutes)
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Engage the students:
- Ask the students to share any multiplication facts they already know.
- Discuss the importance of learning multiplication tables in everyday life (e.g., shopping, cooking).
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Introduce the topic:
- Explain that they will be learning the 6, 7, and 8 times tables today through various activities.
Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)
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Introduce the 6 Times Table:
- Write the 6 times table on the board:
- ( 6 \times 1 = 6 )
- ( 6 \times 2 = 12 )
- ( 6 \times 3 = 18 )
- ( 6 \times 4 = 24 )
- ( 6 \times 5 = 30 )
- ( 6 \times 6 = 36 )
- ( 6 \times 7 = 42 )
- ( 6 \times 8 = 48 )
- ( 6 \times 9 = 54 )
- ( 6 \times 10 = 60 )
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Introduce the 7 Times Table:
- Write the 7 times table on the board:
- ( 7 \times 1 = 7 )
- ( 7 \times 2 = 14 )
- ( 7 \times 3 = 21 )
- ( 7 \times 4 = 28 )
- ( 7 \times 5 = 35 )
- ( 7 \times 6 = 42 )
- ( 7 \times 7 = 49 )
- ( 7 \times 8 = 56 )
- ( 7 \times 9 = 63 )
- ( 7 \times 10 = 70 )
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Introduce the 8 Times Table:
- Write the 8 times table on the board:
- ( 8 \times 1 = 8 )
- ( 8 \times 2 = 16 )
- ( 8 \times 3 = 24 )
- ( 8 \times 4 = 32 )
- ( 8 \times 5 = 40 )
- ( 8 \times 6 = 48 )
- ( 8 \times 7 = 56 )
- ( 8 \times 8 = 64 )
- ( 8 \times 9 = 72 )
- ( 8 \times 10 = 80 )
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Discuss Patterns:
- Highlight the patterns in each times table (e.g., multiples of 6 increase by 6, multiples of 7 increase by 7, etc.).
Guided Practice (10 Minutes)
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Flashcard Activity:
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Use multiplication flashcards for the 6, 7, and 8 times tables.
- Each group will take turns answering questions. If they get it right, they keep the card; if not, it goes back into the deck.
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Multiplication Relay:
- Set up a relay race where students must solve a multiplication problem from each times table before they can tag the next team member.
Independent Practice (5 Minutes)
- Distribute worksheets with the following problems:
Worksheet Problems
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Fill in the blanks:
- ( 6 \times 4 = ____ )
- ( 7 \times 3 = ____ )
- ( 8 \times 2 = ____ )
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Solve:
- ( 6 \times 5 = ____ )
- ( 7 \times 8 = ____ )
- ( 8 \times 1 = ____ )
Closing (2 Minutes)
- Review key points from the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice their times tables at home.
Homework
Students will complete the following assignment for homework:
Homework Problems
- Write the full 6, 7, and 8 times tables up to 10.
- Create 3 word problems that involve multiplication using the 6, 7, or 8 times tables.
Answer Key for Homework
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6 Times Table:
- ( 6 \times 1 = 6 )
- ( 6 \times 2 = 12 )
- ( 6 \times 3 = 18 )
- ( 6 \times 4 = 24 )
- ( 6 \times 5 = 30 )
- ( 6 \times 6 = 36 )
- ( 6 \times 7 = 42 )
- ( 6 \times 8 = 48 )
- ( 6 \times 9 = 54 )
- ( 6 \times 10 = 60 )
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7 Times Table:
- ( 7 \times 1 = 7 )
- ( 7 \times 2 = 14 )
- ( 7 \times 3 = 21 )
- ( 7 \times 4 = 28 )
- ( 7 \times 5 = 35 )
- ( 7 \times 6 = 42 )
- ( 7 \times 7 = 49 )
- ( 7 \times 8 = 56 )
- ( 7 \times 9 = 63 )
- ( 7 \times 10 = 70 )
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8 Times Table:
- ( 8 \times 1 = 8 )
- ( 8 \times 2 = 16 )
- ( 8 \times 3 = 24 )
- ( 8 \times 4 = 32 )
- ( 8 \times 5 = 40 )
- ( 8 \times 6 = 48 )
- ( 8 \times 7 = 56 )
- ( 8 \times 8 = 64 )
- ( 8 \times 9 = 72 )
- ( 8 \times 10 = 80 )
End of Lesson Plan