Math is best learned through engaging, fun, visual, hands on and interactive activities! This is exactly what this class will be! Students will learn what is multiplication and how to multiply numbers 0-12 by learning about and using 5 different strategies. We will spend at least 4 classes on each strategy so students can really have time to learn it, practice and use their new knowledge through different activities. 

I will teach the strategy at the beginning of every class. The majority of the class will be students using the learned strategy to solve problems in a fun hands on way or using the strategy to play a game.

I will teach using slides and/or a whiteboard. Students will join in on activities using M&M's(or something similar) Nearpod, art projects, interactive whole group games, songs and more. Students will be able to interact with their peers through conversations, working together and playing games. I love to have a different theme for every class so students can see different parts of the world as well as be introduced to using multiplication in real life situations through simple word problems. Places we have been include the zoo, space and the jungle.

This class is meant for students who are ready to learn how to multiply and have minimum exposure.

Strategies include:
Arrays
Equal groups
Repeated addition
Skip counting songs and tricks


Strategy: Repeated Addition

May 12th-intro to repeated addition
May 19th- virtual field trip
May 26th- multiplication in outer space

June 2nd-using repeated addition in a toy store
June 9th- Nearpod lesson
June 16th- Hide and seek game




I will post in the classroom what materials will be needed for the week.