Lesson Plan: Introduction to Basic Mathematics (Math 101)

Objective:

• To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of mathematics.

• To create an engaging and supportive learning environment that encourages
curiosity and participation.

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard and markers

• Base ten blocks
• Number cards
• Worksheets for practice
• A projector or smartboard (optional)

Lesson Duration:

• 45 minutes

Lesson Outline:
1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)
o Greet the students and introduce yourself.
o Share your excitement about mathematics and the journey they are about to
embark on.
2. Setting Classroom Norms (5 minutes)
o Discuss the importance of a positive learning environment.
o Establish classroom norms for discussions, asking questions, and collaborative
work.
3. Warm-Up Activity: Number Sense (5 minutes)
o Begin with a quick activity to assess students’ number sense.
o Use number cards to create a number line on the board and ask students to
place numbers in the correct order.
4. Introduction to Place Value (10 minutes)
o Explain the concept of place value using base ten blocks.
o Demonstrate how to represent numbers using ones, tens, and hundreds.
5. Interactive Practice: Place Value Chart (10 minutes)
o Have students use base ten blocks to create numbers on their own place value
charts.
o Encourage students to explain their thought process to the class.
6. Group Activity: Building Numbers (10 minutes)
o Divide the class into small groups.
o Give each group a set of numbers and have them build the largest and
smallest numbers possible with base ten blocks.
 7. Assessment and Reflection (5 minutes)
o Hand out a short worksheet with place value problems for students to solve.
o Collect the worksheets to assess understanding and plan for future lessons.
8. Closing (5 minutes)
o Summarize the key points of the lesson.
o Answer any remaining questions and preview the next lesson.

Homework:

• Assign a worksheet that reinforces the concepts of place value and number
representation.

Assessment:

• Review the completed worksheets to gauge student understanding and identify

areas that may need reinforcement.

Reflection:

• After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved.
• Consider student engagement, understanding, and the effectiveness of the materials
used.

This lesson plan is designed to be flexible and can be adapted to the specific needs of your
students. It’s important to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to
explore and ask questions as they begin their mathematical journey. Good luck with your
first day of teaching Math 101!