What This Document Is
This is a detailed lesson plan, designed for a 3rd-grade mathematics classroom, focusing on the unit of Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Specifically, it outlines a benchmark lesson centered around multiplication and division, with an emphasis on the commutative property of multiplication and utilizing array models for visual representation. It’s a template completed by a teacher candidate, Michelle Wasman, as part of her coursework at Grand Canyon University (ELM 470).
Why This Document Matters
This lesson plan is crucial for educators preparing to teach 3rd-grade math concepts. It serves as a practical application of pedagogical strategies, demonstrating how to address diverse learner needs – including students with IEPs, ELL students, and those performing both above and below grade level. It’s used during teacher training to bridge theory and practice, and provides a structured framework for delivering effective math instruction aligned with national and state standards (3.OA.1, 3.OA.2, 3.OA.7). It exists to ensure intentional lesson design and differentiated instruction.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *plan*, not a completed lesson. It outlines strategies and anticipated student responses, but doesn’t include the actual execution of the lesson or detailed student work samples. It also doesn’t provide a comprehensive curriculum for the entire unit, focusing instead on a single benchmark lesson. Users will still need to adapt and expand upon this plan based on their specific classroom context and student needs.
What This Document Provides
The full lesson plan includes:
* Clearly defined learning objectives aligned to 3rd-grade standards.
* Identification of key academic language (array, skip counting, commutative property, etc.).
* A detailed anticipatory set to review prerequisite skills (repeated addition).
* Strategies for multiple means of representation and differentiation to support diverse learners.
* A list of required materials and equipment.
* Thought-provoking lesson questions designed to assess understanding.
* Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level considerations.
* Information regarding classroom and student factors impacting instruction.
* Integration of technology (Google Classroom, document camera).
This preview does *not* include the full video instruction mentioned, the “exit ticket” assessment, or specific examples of student work. It also does not contain the complete content of the Google Classroom materials.