Understanding Multiplication through Arrays: A 3rd Grade Mathematics Lesson Plan
Overview
This lesson plan document outlines a mathematics instructional unit for 3rd grade students focused on understanding multiplication concepts through the use of arrays and manipulatives. The plan incorporates differentiated instruction strategies, formative assessment methods, and alignment with Arizona Mathematics Standards to help students develop conceptual understanding of multiplication as repeated addition.
What this coursework covers
- Planning section with lesson summary, learning standards, and specific objectives aligned to Arizona Math Standard 3.OA.1
- Classroom factors and differentiation strategies including accommodations for a student with an IEP
- Instruction section with opening activities, teaching sequence, guided practice, and assessment methods using manipulatives and graphic organizers
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LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
Teacher Candidate: Grade Level: Date: Unit/Subject: Instructional Plan Title | Grade Level: 3rd grade Date: March 28, 2023 Unit/Subject: Mathematics Instructional Plan Title: Understanding Multiplication through Arrays | |||
I. PLANNING | ||||
Lesson summary and focus: | In this lesson, students will learn about multiplication and how it relates to arrays. They will use manipulatives and visual aids to understand the concept of multiplication as repeated addition, and they will practice solving multiplication problems using arrays. ? | |||
Classroom and student factors: | One student in the class has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for attention difficulties. ? | |||
National / State Learning Standards: | Arizona Mathematics Standard 3.OA.1 - Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be expressed as 5 × 7. ? | |||
Specific learning target(s) / objectives: | Teacher notes: | |||
Students will be able to identify an array and explain how it relates to multiplication. Students will be able to solve multiplication problems using arrays. Students will be able to explain how multiplication is related to repeated addition. ? | Students will work in pairs during guided practice to allow for peer support and collaboratio ? | |||
Agenda: | Formative assessment: | |||
Introduction and connection to prior knowledge (10 min) Mini-lesson on arrays and multiplication (15 min) Guided practice with manipulatives (20 min) Independent practice (15 min) Closure and formative assessment (5 ? | During guided practice, the teacher will observe students' use of manipulatives and provide feedback as needed. The teacher will also circulate during independent practice to monitor student understanding. More Education samples | |||