Free Represent And Solve Problems Involving Multiplication And Division Lesson Plan for 3rd Grade Students

Topic: Represent and Solve Problems Involving Multiplication and Division

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division using a variety of strategies and skills.

Materials

• Pencils
• Paper
• Calculator (optional)

Warm-up

• Review the meaning of the terms "multiply" and "divide." Ask students to provide examples of when they have had to multiply or divide in their everyday lives.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the multiplication and division facts for the numbers 1-10. Use flash cards, charts, or other visual aids to help students learn the facts.
• Have students practice multiplying and dividing pairs of single-digit numbers using various strategies. Encourage them to use their knowledge of the multiplication and division facts and their understanding of how to apply them to solve problems.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to solve problems using flash cards or worksheets with multiplication and division problems. Provide assistance as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have students create their own flash cards or worksheets with multiplication and division problems. Encourage them to use their understanding of the properties of multiplication and division to solve the problems.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson, including the properties of multiplication and division and how to use them to solve problems.
• Ask students to share any questions or challenges they had with the concepts in the lesson.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice to see if they are able to represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
• Collect and review the worksheets each student completed as an assessment of their understanding of the concepts taught in the lesson.