Multiplication and Division
In this lesson, students in Early Education will learn how to use multiplication and division to solve math problems, including how to use the order of operations for more complex problems.
In this lesson, students in Early Education will learn how to use multiplication and division to solve math problems, including how to use the order of operations for more complex problems.
Lesson Overview
This lesson plan focuses on multiplication and division in the field of early education. The aim of the plan is to teach students how to use multiplication and division to solve math problems. They will learn how to multiply and divide numbers, as well as how to use the order of operations to solve more complex problems. This plan provides a comprehensive introduction to the basics of multiplication and division and will help students become comfortable with these concepts.
Key Objectives
Instructors:
- Ensure students understand the fundamentals of multiplication and division.
- Establish a safe learning environment.
- Create a lesson plan that includes activities and questions to assess student understanding.
- Prepare materials ahead of time and ensure the equipment is ready for use.
- Encourage active participation from all students.
- Whiteboard
- Markers
- Calculators
- Paper
- Pencils
Step 1 of 5
Review Multiplication and Division
15 minutes
For this lesson, students will review the basics of multiplication and division. They will learn how to multiply and divide numbers, and also how to use the order of operations to solve more complex problems.
To start, review examples of multiplication and division with the students. Show them how to solve basic problems with multiplication and division, and explain how the order of operations works. Ask the students to provide examples of their own and explain the steps they used to solve them.
Give the students some practice problems to work on, such as:
- Multiply 4 x 6
- Divide 12 by 3
- Solve 5 + 8 x 2
As the students work through the problems, pause to review any incorrect answers and explain the correct steps to solve the problem. Encourage the students to ask questions and explain their reasoning as they solve the problems.
Allow the students time to work through the practice problems, and be available to help them if needed. Once they have finished, review the answers together and discuss any questions that the students may have.
Step 2 of 5
Practice Problems
30 minutes
Start by providing examples of basic multiplication and division problems such as 3 x 4 and 10 / 5. Ask the students to solve the problems on their own and explain their answers. Then provide more complex problems such as 5 x (3 + 2) and 12 / (4 + 2) for the students to solve. Provide extra support for any students who are struggling. After that, have the students work in pairs to solve more complex problems like (5 x 6) / 2. Finally, provide a worksheet of practice problems for the students to complete.
Examples
- If there are 7 apples and 3 people eating them, how many apples does each person get?
Answer: Each person gets 2 apples. - If there are 8 cookies and the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar, how much sugar is needed?
Answer: 4 tablespoons of sugar is needed. - If a store has 6 shelves and each shelf can hold 10 books, how many books can the store hold?
Answer: The store can hold 60 books. - If a pool is 8 feet long and 4 feet wide, how many square feet is the pool?
Answer: The pool is 32 square feet. - If a classroom has 30 students and 10 desks, how many students can sit at each desk?
Answer: Each desk can seat 3 students. - If a baker needs to make 4 dozen cupcakes, how many eggs does she need?
Answer: The baker needs 8 eggs. - If one bottle of juice makes 8 cups, how many bottles are needed to make 12 cups?
Answer: 2 bottles of juice are needed. - If a sandwich shop sells 3 sandwiches for $4.50, how much does one sandwich cost?
Answer: One sandwich costs $1.50. - If a classroom has 14 desks and each desk needs 4 pencils, how many pencils are needed in total?
Answer: 56 pencils are needed. - If a box of candy contains 24 pieces and there are 6 people sharing it, how many pieces does each person get?
Answer: Each person gets 4 pieces of candy.
Step 3 of 5
Order of Operations
15 minutes
The order of operations is a set of rules that help us solve math problems with multiple operations. It tells us the order in which to solve each part of a math problem. The order of operations is always PEMDAS - parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. When solving a problem, it is important to follow the order of operations, or the answer will be incorrect.
For example, in the math problem 4 + 3 x 5, the order of operations would tell us that we need to solve the multiplication first, 3 x 5 = 15, and then add 4 + 15 = 19. Without the order of operations, we would solve the wrong equation, 4 + 3 x 5 = 17.
Another example is in the math problem 9 - 3 + 5. The order of operations tells us that we need to solve the subtraction first, 9 - 3 = 6, and then add 6 + 5 = 11. Without the order of operations, we would solve the wrong equation, 9 - 3 + 5 = 11.
Practice problems can help students understand the order of operations. Have them work through a series of math problems that involve multiple operations, and ask them to explain how they solved each one using the order of operations.
Step by step guide
- Explain to the students that multiplication and division are both operations that can be used to solve problems.
- Show examples of both multiplication and division problems.
- Discuss the order of operations. Explain that multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.
- Demonstrate how the order of operations works by showing a problem. Have the students work out the problem with you.
- Provide practice problems that involve multiplication and division.
- Have the students work out the problems on their own, in small groups, or as a whole class.
- Answer any questions the students may have.
- Review the main points of the lesson.
Step 4 of 5
Group Activity
30 minutes
For this activity, students will be divided into groups of 4-5. Each group will be given a more complex math problem to solve that requires the use of multiplication and division. Each group should discuss the problem and create a step-by-step solution using the order of operations. Once a solution has been reached, each group should present their solution to the class.
Worksheet
Introduction: Multiplication and division are two of the key operations used in problem solving. They are both important because they help us to understand how numbers work together. In this worksheet, we will practice using multiplication and division by solving various problems.
Examples:
- 2 x 4 = ?
- 6 ÷ 3 = ?
- 4 x 7 = ?
- 8 ÷ 2 = ?
- 5 x 6 = ?
- 12 ÷ 4 = ?
Challenging Examples:
- 7 x 8 = ?
- 15 ÷ 5 = ?
- 8 x 9 = ?
- 20 ÷ 4 = ?
- 6 x 7 = ?
- 18 ÷ 6 = ?
Real World Problems:
- If you have 6 boxes and each box has 10 apples, how many apples do you have in total?
- If you have 8 oranges and you want to divide them evenly among 3 people, how many oranges will each person get?
Answers:
- 2 x 4 = 8
- 6 ÷ 3 = 2
- 4 x 7 = 28
- 8 ÷ 2 = 4
- 5 x 6 = 30
- 12 ÷ 4 = 3
- 7 x 8 = 56
- 15 ÷ 5 = 3
- 8 x 9 = 72
- 20 ÷ 4 = 5
- 6 x 7 = 42
- 18 ÷ 6 = 3
- 6 boxes x 10 apples = 60 apples
- 8 oranges ÷ 3 people = 2.67 oranges (each person gets 2 oranges)
Step 5 of 5
Review and Discussion
15 minutes
Begin with a brief overview of what the students have learned. Ask the students to demonstrate what they have learned by providing examples of multiplication and division problems. Make sure to explain the order of operations and how it applies to more complex problems. Allow time for the students to ask questions.
Once the students understand the concepts, have them work together to solve a more complex problem. Encourage collaboration between the students and provide guidance when needed. Ask the students to explain their solutions and any techniques they used.
Once the students have solved the problem, review the lesson with the class. Ask the students to explain what they have learned and answer any questions they may have.
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