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Multiplication Stories in Action

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Lesson Plan

Multiplication Stories in Action

Solve and create multiplication story problems

In this lesson, students will create and solve multiplication story problems, enhancing their ability to apply math in real-life situations. This lesson develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills by making math relatable and engaging.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Solve and create multiplication story problems

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Paper and pencils, and Multiplication Story Problem Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  1. Begin by explaining what a story problem is and how it relates to multiplication.
  2. Provide a simple example, such as: "If there are 4 bags with 5 apples in each bag, how many apples are there in total?"

Step 2

Guided Practice

10 mins

  1. Work through a couple of example multiplication story problems as a class.
  2. Ask students to identify the key components of the problems (total number, groups, and number in each group).
  3. Solve the problems together, demonstrating the steps clearly on the whiteboard.

Step 3

Independent Activity

20 mins

  1. Hand out the "Multiplication Story Problem Worksheet".
  2. Instruct students to first solve the example problems on the worksheet.
  3. Next, ask students to create their own multiplication story problems and then solve them.
  4. Walk around the classroom to provide support as needed.

Step 4

Closing

10 mins

  1. Invite a few students to share their story problems and solutions with the class.
  2. Discuss any common challenges or interesting stories.
  3. Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of multiplication in everyday situations.
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Worksheet

Multiplication Story Problem Worksheet

This worksheet helps students practice solving and creating their own multiplication story problems.

Solve the following multiplication story problem: If there are 3 shelves with 6 books on each shelf, how many books are there in total?








Solve the following multiplication story problem: If a gardener plants 4 rows of flowers with 7 flowers in each row, how many flowers are there in total?








Create your own multiplication story problem and solve it.








Create another multiplication story problem and exchange it with a partner to solve it.








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