Math Motivation Magic

Shunta Agyeman

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Math Motivation Magic

Motivate love for math and self-belief

This lesson aims to inspire 1st graders to develop a love for math and believe in their abilities. Through a fun activity, an engaging video, a math dance, and a guided discussion, students will explore the joy of math and the importance of self-confidence. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for a positive attitude towards math, encouraging students to approach challenges with enthusiasm and resilience.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Materials

Video: Wellbeing For Children: Motivation, Discussion Questions, and Math Motivation Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

Greet the students and introduce the lesson's objective: to have fun with math and believe in themselves.
Briefly explain that they will watch a video, do an activity, and have a discussion.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Play the video Wellbeing For Children: Motivation.
Encourage students to think about how they feel about math while watching.

Step 3

Activity: Math Magic and Dance

8 mins

Conduct a simple math magic trick (e.g., guessing a number) to show how math can be fun and surprising.
Engage students by asking them to try the trick with a partner.
Introduce a math dance activity where students create dance moves to a math-related rhythm or song.
Encourage creativity and expression of math concepts through movement.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video and the activity.
Encourage students to share their thoughts on how they can enjoy math and believe in their abilities.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the Math Motivation Worksheet.
Ask students to complete it, focusing on what they like about math and how they can improve their skills.

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Discussion

Math Motivation Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on their feelings about math and how they can develop a positive attitude towards it.

What did you like about the video?

Encourage students to share specific parts of the video that inspired them.

How can math be fun?

Discuss different ways math can be enjoyable, like games or puzzles.

Why is it important to believe in yourself when doing math?

Talk about how self-belief can help overcome challenges and improve learning.

Worksheet

Math Motivation Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students express their feelings about math and identify ways to enjoy it more.

Draw something you love about math.

Think about numbers, shapes, or math games you enjoy.

Write one thing you can do to get better at math.

Consider practicing, asking for help, or playing math games.