Lesson Topic/Title

Author Cheryl Holmberg

Introduction: This is a lesson designed to improve and reinforce basic multiplication math skills.

Content Area(s) and Grade Level 3^rd grade

Standard 4.2.1 By the end of fourth grade, students will estimate and accurately calculate without and with calculators and solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and understand the relationships among the operations.

Integrated disciplines Mathematics and Computer Technology

   Objectives

      1. Students will use drill and practice to obtain mastery of their multiplication facts.  

     Materials/Technologies

http://aplusmath.com/Games/index.html    

     Procedures

         Springboard:  Using the classroom viewable computer screen, have a student demonstrate how to play the various multiplication games for the class.

             What teacher is to do:

    1.  The teacher will provide instruction on how to play each of the games.

2.     The teacher will provide a schedule or check list to rotate all the students through the following games located on the website:

             What students are to do:

1.      Students will access the website.

2.    Students will play each game to the best of their abilities.

3.    Students will fill out the checklist/score card and turn them in for credit.

4.    Students will evaluate the website

     Closure:  Students will be required to evaluate the web site by writing a short evaluation. 

     Assessment:  Teacher will evaluate scorecards and record completion of the assignment in her records.

    Explanation:  I selected this activity to enhance the learning of multiplication skills, which is one of the building blocks for math success.

   References: http://aplusmath.com/Games/index.html

Merryellen Towey Schulz, Ph.D.      College of Saint Mary            Spring, 2001