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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Inverse operations |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Mathematics
Inverse Operations
Year 5
30 minutes
20
The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics, focusing on Number and Algebra, specifically on understanding properties of operations and the relationships between them.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Inverse Operations | 5 min | Briefly introduce the concept of inverse operations with examples. Ask students to share their thoughts. |
| 2 | Explanation of Inverse Operations | 10 min | Explain addition/subtraction and multiplication/division as inverse operations. Use the whiteboard for illustrations. |
| 3 | Activity: Printable Cards | 5 min | Distribute printable cards to each student. Students fill out the cards during this time with inverse operations examples. |
| 4 | Checking Activity | 5 min | Collect cards randomly or check them as students finish. Ensure understanding without presentations from students. |
| 5 | Practice Problems | 5 min | Hand out worksheets with problems relying on inverse operations. Students work individually or in pairs to solve them. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Q&A | 5 min | Recap key concepts of the lesson. Encourage questions and summarise what has been learned. |
Students will complete additional inverse operations problems from the textbook. The homework will be checked the following lesson without requiring presentations, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere for students.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore an exciting concept in mathematics called 'inverse operations.' Can anyone tell me what they think an inverse operation might be? Feel free to share your thoughts!"
[Pause for student responses.]
"Great ideas! Inverse operations are pairs of mathematical operations that undo each other. For example, addition and subtraction are inverse operations. When you add a number and then subtract the same number, you return to your original number. Let's think about some more examples! Who can think of a pair of inverse operations?"
[Encourage a few more responses and draw connections between them.]
"Now, let's dive deeper into what we mean by inverse operations. We have two main pairs to discuss today: addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division.
On the whiteboard, I will write down a few examples.
For addition and subtraction:
[Wait for students to respond.]
"Exactly, we get 8! Now, if we take that result and subtract 3 from it, what do we end up with?"
[Wait for responses.]
"That’s right! We go back to 5.
Now, let's look at multiplication and division. If we multiply 4 by 2, what do we get?"
[Write it on the board.]
"Yes, we get 8 again! And if we take 8 and divide it by 2, what do we arrive at?"
[Wait for answers.]
"Fantastic! We are back to 4. So, we see that these pairs of operations can cancel each other out, making them inverses. Remember, understanding these operations will help us check our calculations and solve equations. Let’s practice a bit more."
"Now it’s time for some hands-on practice! I have prepared some printable cards for you. Each student will receive a card that you will fill out with examples of inverse operations.
On one side of the card, write down a mathematical statement using addition or multiplication. Then, on the other side, write the corresponding inverse operation.
For example, if you write 6 + 2 on one side, you should write 8 - 2 on the opposite side.
Let’s hand out the cards now. You have 5 minutes to complete this activity. Ready? Go!"
[Distribute the cards and walk around to assist students if necessary.]
"Alright, everyone! Time is up. Now, I would like to collect your cards. I will randomly check what you have written, and we will discuss them together as a class.
As I collect them, I want you to think about what you’ve learned about inverse operations.
If you finish quickly, compare your card with your partner's and see if you have similar examples!"
[Collect the cards and visually check a few for understanding, providing feedback.]
"Now we’re going to put your understanding to the test! I have prepared worksheets with practice problems that involve using inverse operations.
I want you to either work on these problems by yourself or pair up with a classmate to solve them together.
This is a great chance to apply what we've learned! I will give you 5 minutes to complete as many problems as you can.
Let’s start!"
[Distribute the worksheets and manage time, providing help as needed.]
"Time’s up! Let’s come back together and recap the key concepts we have discussed today.
Who can tell me one example of inverse operations we covered today? Let’s hear a few responses!"
[Encourage participation.]
"Excellent! Remember, understanding inverse operations is crucial for solving problems and checking your work.
Before we finish, does anyone have any questions about what we covered? I want to make sure everyone is clear on these concepts."
[Address any questions and provide clarifications.]
"Great job today, everyone! For your homework, I would like you to complete additional problems in your textbooks related to inverse operations. We’ll check them in our next lesson.
Have a fantastic day, and don't hesitate to ask questions if you have any during your practice!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are inverse operations? | |
| Can you give an example of a pair of inverse operations? | |
| What is the result of adding 5 and 3? | |
| If you subtract 3 from 8, what number do you get? | |
| How are multiplication and division related as inverse operations? | |
| What is 4 multiplied by 2? | |
| What do you get when you divide 8 by 2? | |
| How do inverse operations help in checking calculations? | |
| Can you write a mathematical statement using addition and its inverse operation? | |
| Why is it important to understand inverse operations? | |
| What did you learn from the hands-on activity with the printable cards? | |
| How can you apply inverse operations to solve equations? | |
| What example of inverse operations would you like to share with the class? | |
| Do you have any questions about inverse operations? |