Get more lesson plans at
https://www.education.com/lesson-plans/
Find worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resources
© 2007 - 2021 Education.com
Strategies Lead to Understanding
Third Grade
Math, ESL
While memorization is important when it comes to multiplication facts, a foundation
of understanding is key,
too! Use this lesson on its own or as a pre-lesson for
Hands-On Multiplication.
Objectives
Objectives
Academic
Students will be able to multiply up to the ten times table.
Language
Students will be able to explain multiplication strategies and key terminology using peer supports.
Materials and preparation
Two
class sets of the
Vocabulary Cards
Template
Teacher
copy of the
Teach Background
Knowledge Template
Teacher copy of the
Write Student-Facing
Language Objectives Reference
Teacher copy of
Vocabulary Cards
Glossary
(optional)
Student access
to dictionaries or internet
access and devices for access to an online
dictionary
Multiplication expressions on index cards in a
bag or envelope (one expression per group)
Blank sheet of chart paper and marker
Class
set of index cards
Vocabulary
TIER 3
array: an arrangement of objects, pictures, or
numbers in columns and rows
equal groups: sets that
each have the same number
of items
factor: any one of two or more numbers that are
multiplied together to give a product
multiply: a mathematical operation in which we add
a number to itself
a certain number of times
number line: a straight line with numbers on it
product: the answer to a multiplication problem
