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

Lesson Plan: Subtraction

Subject

Mathematics

Topic

Subtraction

Grade/Age Group

Year 3

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum for Year 3 Mathematics, focusing on subtraction strategies, understanding the relationship between addition and subtraction, and applying subtraction in problem-solving contexts.

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of subtraction.
• Students will be able to perform subtraction calculations.
• Students will be able to solve word problems involving subtraction.
• Students will demonstrate their understanding through independent practice and group activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Subtraction worksheets
• Counters or manipulatives for hands-on activities
• Interactive subtraction games (optional)
• Projector (if technology is available)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Subtraction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the concept of subtraction using visuals. Discuss real-life examples (e.g., eating apples from a basket).
2	Demonstration	10 minutes	Solve a few subtraction problems together on the whiteboard. Use manipulatives to illustrate the concept. Ask students to provide answers collaboratively.
3	Guided Practice	5 minutes	Provide students with a couple of practice problems to solve in pairs. Monitor and assist as necessary.
4	Independent Practice	5 minutes	Distribute subtraction worksheets for individual practice. Encourage students to attempt the problems independently but offer help if needed.
5	Review and Homework	5 minutes	Recap the key points of the lesson. Collect homework at the end of the lesson without students presenting. Set homework that reinforces the topics studied, such as additional subtraction problems or a short word problem.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during the guided practice.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding.
• Provide feedback on homework when collected in the next lesson.

Notes

• Prepare extension activities for students who finish early.
• Be ready to support students who may struggle with the concepts presented.
• Encourage students to explain their thinking process during the guided practice to reinforce understanding.

Lesson script