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Today’s Adventure: Multiplication Facts for 6, 7, 8, and 9! – Multiplication as repeated addition – If you add 7 four times, it’s like 7×4! – Multiplication: A math superpower – It helps us solve problems quickly! – Practice with 6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s – Let’s multiply numbers by 6, 7, 8, and 9. – Sorting multiplication facts – Organize facts to find patterns and make them easier to remember. | This slide introduces the concept of multiplication as a form of repeated addition, which is a foundational understanding for third graders. Emphasize that multiplication is a powerful tool in math that allows for quicker calculations compared to repeated addition. Engage the students with examples and encourage them to practice multiplying by 6, 7, 8, and 9 to build fluency. Introduce sorting as a technique to categorize multiplication facts, which can help in recognizing patterns and aid in memorization. Provide ample practice opportunities and use visual aids like arrays or number lines if possible to reinforce these concepts.

Warm-Up: Quick Multiplication Review – Review multiplication up to 5 – Solve 5 x 3 together – What’s the product of 5 and 3? – Discuss 4 x 5 as a class – Can you find the product of 4 and 5? – Get ready for new facts! | This slide is designed to serve as a warm-up activity to refresh students’ memory on multiplication facts they have already learned. Start by asking the class to recall multiplication facts up to 5. Engage the students by asking them to solve 5 x 3 and praise them for correct answers to build confidence. Then, move on to 4 x 5 and encourage participation. Use this activity to transition smoothly into teaching the new multiplication facts for 6, 7, 8, and 9. Make sure to acknowledge correct answers and provide guidance where needed. This will set a positive tone for the lesson and prepare students for learning new multiplication facts.

Multiplication Magic with the Number 6 – Understanding 6 as double of 3 – If you know 3 x 2, then 6 x 2 is just double! – Examples: 6 times even numbers – See the pattern? 6 x 2 = 12, 6 x 4 = 24, 6 x 6 = 36 – Practice: 6 times table – We’ll work together to master the 6 times table – Activity: Group practice session | This slide introduces the concept of multiplication with the number 6 by relating it to the concept of doubling, which is familiar to third graders. Start by explaining that multiplying by 6 can be thought of as doubling the result of multiplying by 3. Provide examples with even numbers to show the pattern clearly. During practice time, engage the class with interactive multiplication exercises, ensuring each student participates. For the group activity, students can pair up and quiz each other on the 6 times table or create a fun game to play in small groups, like multiplication bingo or a matching game with multiplication facts.

Lucky Number 7: Mastering Multiplication – Understanding the number 7 – Think of 7 as 6 + 1, it’s not so tricky! – Examples of 7 times table – Let’s look at 7 x 1, 7 x 3, and 7 x 5 together – Pair up for a 7 quiz challenge – Find a buddy, ask and answer 7’s multiplication – Practice makes perfect | This slide is focused on helping students become comfortable with multiplying by 7. Start by framing the number 7 as just a step above 6, which they may already be familiar with. Provide clear examples on the board, such as 7 x 1 = 7, 7 x 3 = 21, and 7 x 5 = 35, and solve them together as a class. For the group activity, encourage students to pair up and take turns quizzing each other on the 7 times table. This peer interaction will not only make learning fun but also reinforce their understanding through repetition. As a teacher, circulate the room to offer guidance and ensure that all students are engaged. Prepare additional activities such as timed quizzes, multiplication bingo, or creating a ‘7 times table’ song to cater to different learning styles.

The Great Eight: Mastering the 8 Times Table – Understand 8 as 2 cubed – 8 is 2 x 2 x 2, a perfect cube – Practice 8 times examples – Examples: 8 x 2 = 16, 8 x 4 = 32, 8 x 6 = 48 – Visualize with blocks – Use blocks to stack 2x2x2 and see 8 – Activity: Build the 8s | This slide introduces the concept of 8 being a cubed number, specifically 2 cubed, to help students understand multiplication with 8. Provide examples of multiplying 8 with even numbers to show patterns. Incorporate a hands-on activity where students use blocks to build cubes and visualize the concept of 8 times tables. This tactile approach reinforces the multiplication facts for 8 and aids in memorization. During the activity, encourage students to create arrays with the blocks for each multiplication fact to further solidify their understanding. Prepare to guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have.

Nifty Nines: Patterns in Multiplication – 9’s multiplication pattern – Every product of 9 has digits that add to 9 – Adding digits equals 9 – 9 x 3 = 27 (2 + 7 = 9), 9 x 5 = 45 (4 + 5 = 9) – Examples: 9 x 3, 9 x 5, 9 x 9 – Practice with 9 x 2 up to 9 x 10 – Explore the 9 times table – Find the magic pattern when multiplying by 9 | This slide introduces the unique pattern found in the 9 times table, which is a great way to help students remember their multiplication facts for 9. Emphasize that when you multiply any number by 9, the resulting digits will add up to 9. Show examples on the board and work through them together. For instance, 9 x 3 equals 27, and 2 plus 7 equals 9. Encourage students to look for this pattern in other products of 9 and to use it as a quick check to see if they’ve multiplied correctly. As an activity, students can create a chart of the 9 times table and highlight the pattern. This will reinforce their understanding and fluency in multiplication.

Sorting Multiplication Facts – Reviewing today’s multiplication facts – Group facts by difficulty levels – Easy: 6×1; Medium: 7×2; Challenging: 8×9 – Interactive sorting game – Drag each fact to easy, medium, or challenging – Understanding fact fluency – Fluency helps in faster problem-solving | This slide is designed to consolidate the multiplication facts for 6, 7, 8, and 9 that students have learned. By categorizing these facts into easy, medium, and challenging groups, students can self-assess their comfort level with each fact set. The interactive game should be a drag-and-drop activity where students can actively engage with the material. For the teacher: Prepare the interactive game in advance, ensuring that all technology works smoothly for the activity. Consider having different levels of difficulty for the game to cater to varying student abilities. Encourage students to explain why they placed each fact in its respective category to foster deeper understanding and reflection on their learning process.

Multiplication Bingo Game – Let’s play ‘Multiplication Bingo’ – Focus on 6, 7, 8, and 9 times tables – Practice multiplying numbers by 6, 7, 8, and 9 – Correct answers lead to BINGO – Each right multiplication gets you a spot on your Bingo card – Get ready to multiply and win! | This slide introduces a fun classroom activity, ‘Multiplication Bingo’, designed to help third graders practice and reinforce their multiplication skills with the 6, 7, 8, and 9 times tables. Prepare Bingo cards with products of these multiplication facts. As you call out multiplication problems, students will solve them and mark the answers on their cards. The first student to get five correct answers in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) and shout ‘BINGO!’ wins. This game encourages quick recall of multiplication facts and provides a competitive element to engage students. Have multiple rounds to allow different winners, and consider small prizes to motivate participation.

Class Activity: Multiplication Fact Sort – Sort flashcards into two piles – ‘I know it!’ for mastered facts – ‘I’m learning it!’ for new facts – Help each other and review – Share difficult facts with the group and learn together | This activity is designed to encourage collaborative learning and self-assessment among students. Provide each group with a set of multiplication flashcards for 6, 7, 8, and 9. Instruct them to work together to sort the cards into two piles: one for facts they are confident about (‘I know it!’) and another for facts they are still learning (‘I’m learning it!’). Encourage students to help their peers with the facts in the ‘I’m learning it!’ pile by sharing strategies or mnemonic devices that help them remember. After the sorting activity, bring the class together to review the challenging multiplication facts and acknowledge the progress made. This will help reinforce their knowledge and boost their confidence. As a teacher, observe the students’ interactions to identify which multiplication facts need more focus in future lessons.

Wrapping Up: Multiplication Mastery – Congratulations on learning new facts! – Practice is key to perfection – Regular practice helps remember facts better – Use flashcards for home practice – Flashcards help test your memory on 6, 7, 8, 9 times tables – Keep multiplying and have fun! | As we conclude today’s lesson on multiplication facts for 6, 7, 8, and 9, it’s important to acknowledge the students’ efforts and progress. Reinforce the idea that consistent practice is crucial for mastering these facts. Encourage them to use flashcards at home to continue practicing, which can be a fun and effective way to memorize multiplication tables. Remind them that learning is a journey, and every bit of practice will help them become more fluent in multiplication. For the next class, consider having a quick review session or a game that allows students to demonstrate their multiplication skills.