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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Factors and multiples
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Factors and Multiples

Topic

Factors and Multiples

Objectives

• Understand the definitions of factors and multiples.
• Identify factors of a given number.
• Recognize multiples of a given number.
• Develop skills to find common factors and multiples.

Grade or Age Group

Year/Grade 4

Subject

Mathematics

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the U.S. Common Core Standards for Mathematics, specifically focusing on understanding factors and multiples as part of Number and Operations in Base Ten.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets with exercises on factors and multiples
• Colored pencils for group activities
• Number cards (1-100) for interactive games
• Timer

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the concepts of factors and multiples. Use simple examples. Ask students if they know what these terms mean.
2	Direct Instruction	10 minutes	Explain how to find factors of a number using division. Demonstrate finding multiples by showing skip counting.
3	Guided Practice	5 minutes	Distribute worksheets where students practice finding factors and multiples in pairs. Circulate and provide assistance.
4	Group Activity	5 minutes	Use number cards for a game where students match numbers based on their factors and multiples.
5	Independent Practice	3 minutes	Have students complete a few problems from the worksheet individually to reinforce their learning.
6	Review and Closing	2 minutes	Quickly review key points of the lesson. Highlight the difference between factors and multiples. Explain the homework.

Homework

• Assign students to complete a worksheet that includes finding factors and multiples for several numbers.
• Homework will be collected and reviewed by the teacher without calling on students to present their work during class.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation in group activities and guided practice.
• Review completed worksheets for understanding of factors and multiples.

Additional Notes

• Make sure to accommodate diverse learning needs by providing additional support to students who may require it.
• Encourage students to ask questions throughout the lesson to clarify their understanding.

Lesson script