EGE 13 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Grade

John Inri C. Roman

ETEEAP – Pangasinan State University

Lesson Plan:
Introduction to Multiplication Concepts

Grade Level: Elementary (Grade 3)

Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Multiplication Concepts
Duration: 60 minutes

Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.
2. Use arrays and visual representations to solve multiplication problems.
3. Apply multiplication concepts to solve real-life problems.

Materials:
1. Whiteboard or chalkboard
2. Markers or chalk
3. Chart paper and markers
4. Index cards or small slips of paper
5. Manipulatives (e.g., counters, cubes, or small objects)
6. Worksheets or activity sheets for practice

Procedure:
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
a. Greet the students and introduce the topic of multiplication.
b. Ask the students if they know what multiplication is and elicit their
responses.
c. Explain that multiplication is a way of combining groups of equal amounts.

2. Concept of Repeated Addition (15 minutes)

a. Write a simple addition problem on the board, such as 2 + 2.
b. Ask the students to solve the problem and discuss their answers.
c. Explain that multiplication is a more efficient way of solving repeated
addition problems.
d. Write the multiplication expression 2 x 2 on the board and explain that it
means adding 2 two times.
e. Show another example, such as 3 x 4, and ask students to solve it using
repeated addition.

3. Visual Representations and Arrays (20 minutes)

a. Introduce the concept of arrays as a visual representation of multiplication.
b. Draw a 2 x 3 array on the board and explain that it represents 2 groups of 3.
c. Ask students to count the total number of objects in the array.
d. Guide students to understand that the total is obtained by multiplying the
number of rows by the number of columns.
e. Repeat the process with different arrays (e.g., 3 x 2, 4 x 3) and discuss the
resulting products.

4. Hands-On Manipulative Activity (10 minutes)

a. Distribute manipulatives (e.g., counters, cubes, or small objects) to each
student.
b. Instruct students to create arrays or groups using the manipulatives.
 c. Provide multiplication expressions on index cards or slips of paper (e.g., 2 x
3, 4 x 2).
d. Ask students to use the manipulatives to solve the multiplication problems
by creating the corresponding arrays or groups.
e. Walk around the classroom to monitor and provide assistance as needed.

5. Real-Life Problem Solving (10 minutes)

a. Present real-life scenarios where multiplication can be applied (e.g., buying
multiple packs of pencils, calculating the total number of legs on a group of
animals).
b. Discuss the scenarios as a class and encourage students to use
multiplication to solve the problems.
c. Guide students in translating the given information into multiplication
expressions.
d. Allow students to share and explain their solutions.

6. Practice and Conclusion (10 minutes)

a. Distribute worksheets or activity sheets for individual practice.
b. Instruct students to solve the multiplication problems independently, using
the concepts learned in the lesson.
c. Collect the worksheets and provide feedback to the students.
d. Recap the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the concept of
multiplication as repeated addition and the use of visual representations.
e. Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to practice
multiplication skills in their daily lives.

End of Lesson.