Lesson Plan
You're On a Roll! Practicing Multiplication Facts
Are your students struggling to remember their times tables? We all know the only way to remembering math facts is to practice! This hands-on lesson is a fun way for your class get the practice they need to master multiplication facts.
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Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to solve multiplication facts up to the number six.
Introduction
(2 minutes)- Begin the lesson by asking students the answer to basic multiplication facts. Start with easy facts, and then work your way up to harder problems.
- Ask students what strategies they use to memorize their times tables.
- Explain that most math memorization happens best with lots of practice. Tell your class that today, you will be showing them a fun, hands-on way to practice multiplication facts up to the number six.
Beginning
- Define memorize and strategy with a student-friendly definition and an image.
- Allow students to demonstrate their strategies in writing.
Intermediate
- Provide a sentence frame for students to use as they explain their strategies. For example, "I use the ________ strategy because ________."