Kevin Lau - Lesson Plan 1 - Math - Science
Kevin Lau - Lesson Plan 1 - Math - Science
Kevin Lau - Lesson Plan 1 - Math - Science
Social emotional - students will be able to share their knowledge of different addition
Physical - students will be able to use their fine motor skills to pick up the cards
Cognitive - students will be able to utilize different strategies to solve addition and
subtraction problems
Language - students will be able to recall the vocabulary terms that were discussed in
Approaches to Learning: The hands on activity for this lesson is the scavenger hunt
game.
encourages students to master math facts. And when you master math facts it can be a
helpful foundation for children to utilize different methods of solving addition and
from https://medium.com/inspired-ideas-prek-12/why-fluency-is-critical-in-k-5-
math-classrooms-7bb428380731
problems.
Remembering: Students will be able to recall math facts related to addition and
subtraction.
Understanding: Students will be able to explain the meaning of addition and subtraction
Applying: Students will be able to use different strategies to solve simple addition and
subtraction problems.
Analyzing: Students will be able to identify and explain different strategies for adding
and subtracting.
Evaluating: Students will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies for
Creating: Students will be able to create their own addition and subtraction problems
counting on; making ten; decomposing a number leading to a ten; using the relationship
between addition and subtraction; and, creating equivalent but easier or known sum
Writing: I will ask students to write number sentences to show their thinking.
Resources/materials Index cards that will have addition and subtraction problems, whiteboard,flash
needed: cards/chart
(Include any worksheets or Technology:Smartboard to show the instructions in the students native
sources of evidence for language.
children’s learning you will
use during the activity)
Technology inclusion (if Smart board or screen to show instructions in the students native language.
applicable)
Procedures (step by step) Objective(s):
objectives : students should be able to solve addition and subtraction problems
up to 20
Review the material from the previous lesson to jog their memory. This activity will be
done in pairs.
Anticipatory set (5 minutes):
I will start by asking the students to think about a time when they had to solve a math
problem using addition or subtraction. I will provide an example such as buying candy
with money, sharing toys with friends, or counting the number of objects in a picture.
Then, ask the students to share their experiences with the class. Then I will, introduce
the scavenger hunt activity by explaining that they will be searching for different
addition and subtraction strategies around the classroom. I will then encourage the
students to work in groups and remind them to have fun while searching for the
strategies.
Scavenger hunt (25 minutes):
Prepare the scavenger hunt:I will create a set of cards with addition and subtraction
that's up to 20. Each card should have a problem that can be solved using one of the
math strategies you introduced in the lesson)such as counting on, counting back, using
a number line,using manipulatives, and using mental math.)I will also use pictures or
symbols to help them.
Hide the cards: I will hide the cards around the classroom, and make sure they are in
easy places for students to find. I will also make sure there's enough cards for every
student.
Give instructions: I will explain to the students that they are going on a scavenger hunt
to find math problems that they will solve using different strategies. I will assign each
student a starting point for the strategy.
Start the hunt: I will give students enough time to search for the cards and solve the
problem. I will encourage each student to use different strategies for each problem and
record their answers in their notebooks.
Check solutions: After all the cards have been found, I will go over the answers with
the class. I will ask students to share their strategies and have them explain how they
arrived at their answer.
Reward the winners: I will give the winner a free homework pass for the next
homework assignment.
Closing (5 minutes): I will ask the students to share their favorite strategies that
they found during the scavenger hunt..
Follow up/Extension I will have the student utilize different strategies for solving addition and
activities subtraction problems for their homework assignment.
Family Engagement Send out newsletters highlighting today's lesson and the counting strategies that
Activities were taught to them, so that they can practice counting at home with their kids.
1. Jenna has 7 crayons. She gets 4 more crayons from her friend. How many crayons does Jenna
have now?
2. There are 10 birds on a branch. 3 birds fly away. How many birds are left on the branch?
5.There are 5 dogs in the park, 7 more joined, how many dogs are there in all?
6. What is the best strategy for solving 9+9?
a. Counting on
b. Counting back
c. Using doubles
d. None of the above