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Multiplying by 3 (Grade 2)

This lesson plan for Grade 2 focuses on teaching students to multiply by 3 through repeated addition, skip counting, and solving word problems. The 1-hour lesson includes warm-up activities, direct instruction, guided practice in stations, independent practice with worksheets, and a wrap-up session. Assessment methods include observing participation, checking worksheet accuracy, and listening to exit ticket responses.

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Multiplying by 3 (Grade 2)

This lesson plan for Grade 2 focuses on teaching students to multiply by 3 through repeated addition, skip counting, and solving word problems. The 1-hour lesson includes warm-up activities, direct instruction, guided practice in stations, independent practice with worksheets, and a wrap-up session. Assessment methods include observing participation, checking worksheet accuracy, and listening to exit ticket responses.

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Lesson Plan: Multiplying by 3 (Grade 2)

Duration: 1 hour

Lesson Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand multiplication as repeated addition.


2. Multiply numbers by 3 using skip counting, arrays, and grouping.
3. Solve simple word problems involving multiplication by 3.

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard & markers


• Counters (e.g., buttons, beads, or small blocks)
• Multiplication chart (up to 3 × 10)
• Worksheets with arrays and word problems
• Flashcards (3 × 1 to 3 × 10)

Lesson Outline:
1. Warm-Up (10 minutes)

• Skip Counting by 3s:


o Have students stand in a circle and skip count aloud (3, 6, 9, 12… up to 30).
o Use a number line to visualize the pattern.
• Quick Review:
o Ask: "If I have 2 groups of 3 apples, how many apples do I have?"
o Relate multiplication to repeated addition (e.g., 3 + 3 = 6 → 3 × 2 = 6).

2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes)

• Introduce Multiplication by 3:
o Write "Multiplying by 3" on the board.
o Show a multiplication chart and highlight the 3s column.
o Demonstrate with counters:
▪ "3 × 4 means 3 groups of 4. Let’s count: 4, 8, 12!"
• Visual Aids:
o Draw arrays (3 rows of dots) to show 3 × 1 up to 3 × 5.
o Sing a quick chant: "3 times 1 is 3, 3 times 2 is 6…"

3. Guided Practice (20 minutes)

• Station 1: Hands-On Groups


o Students use counters to model 3 × 6, 3 × 7, etc., and write the equations.
• Station 2: Flashcards & Partner Quiz
o In pairs, students quiz each other using flashcards (e.g., "What’s 3 × 5?").
• Station 3: Word Problems
o Solve simple problems like: "Jenny has 3 bags with 8 marbles each. How many marbles
total?"

4. Independent Practice (10 minutes)

• Worksheet Time:
o Complete a worksheet with:
▪ Fill-in-the-blank (3 × ___ = 9).
▪ Array drawings (circle 3 rows of 4 stars).
▪ One word problem (e.g., "3 cats, each with 5 kittens. How many kittens?").

5. Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

• Exit Ticket:
o Each student answers aloud: "What is 3 × [random number]?"
• Review Key Idea:
o "Multiplying by 3 means adding a number 3 times!"
• Encourage Practice:
o "Teach someone at home how to multiply by 3 tonight!"

Assessment:

• Observe participation in stations.


• Check worksheets for accuracy.
• Listen to exit ticket responses.

Adaptations:

• For struggling learners: Use physical counters for all problems.


• For advanced students: Extend to 3 × 12 or simple two-step problems.

End of Lesson ✨

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