Multiply & Conquer

Kristen O'Brien

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Multiply & Conquer

Multiplication with double digits

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to multiplication with double digits through engaging, game-based learning activities. By using active learning strategies, students will practice and reinforce their multiplication skills in a fun and interactive way. This approach not only helps in understanding the concept but also caters to diverse learning needs, making it accessible for students with communication disorders, autism, ADHD, and intellectual impairments.

Audience

Grade 5

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Double Digit Multiplication, Answer Key: Double Digit Multiplication, Discussion: Multiplication Strategies, Dice, and Whiteboard and markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Start by explaining what multiplication is in simple terms.
Show an example of multiplying two numbers on the whiteboard.
Tell students what they will do today: practice multiplying two-digit numbers.

Step 2

Game-Based Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Give each group dice and a worksheet.
Show them how to roll the dice to make two-digit numbers.
Ask them to multiply these numbers using the worksheet.
Encourage them to talk about how they solved the problems.

Step 3

Guided Practice

5 mins

Bring everyone back together.
Solve a few problems as a class on the whiteboard.
Talk about different ways to solve the problems.

Step 4

Discussion & Reflection

5 mins

Ask students to share what strategies they used.
Discuss what was easy or hard for them.
Encourage questions and thoughts.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Go over the main points of the lesson.
Give out the answer key for students to check their work.
Suggest they practice more at home.

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Discussion

Multiplication Strategies

A discussion to explore different strategies for multiplying double digits and to reflect on the learning process.

What strategies did you use to multiply double digits?

Encourage students to share different methods, such as breaking numbers into parts or using the standard algorithm.

What did you find challenging about multiplying double digits?

Guide students to think about specific steps or concepts that were difficult and why.

How can practicing multiplication help you in real life?

Discuss practical applications of multiplication, such as in shopping or cooking.

Worksheet

Double Digit Multiplication

A worksheet designed to help students practice multiplying double-digit numbers through engaging activities.

Multiply 23 by 45.

Break down the numbers into tens and ones.

Multiply 56 by 78.

Use the standard algorithm for multiplication.

Multiply 34 by 67.

Try using a grid method to visualize the multiplication.

Answer Key

Double Digit Multiplication

An answer key to help students check their work and understand the correct process for multiplying double-digit numbers.

Multiply 23 by 45.

1035
23 x 45 = (20 + 3) x (40 + 5) = 900 + 100 + 15 = 1035

Multiply 56 by 78.

4368
56 x 78 = (50 + 6) x (70 + 8) = 3500 + 480 + 420 + 48 = 4368

Multiply 34 by 67.

2278
34 x 67 = (30 + 4) x (60 + 7) = 1800 + 210 + 240 + 28 = 2278