Math Emergency Sub Plan: Multiplication and Division Fun!

Objective

Students will reinforce their basic multiplication and division skills through engaging activities and independent practice. By the end of the lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of multiplication and division through problem-solving.

Materials/Resources

• Warm-up Activity: Multiplication Bingo cards (create your own or use online resources)
• Main Lesson: Whiteboard and markers, example problem printed on paper
• Independent Task: Worksheets with multiplication and division problems (attached at the end)
• Timer: For the warm-up activity
• Pencils and erasers
• Substitute Teacher Instructions: A clear guide for the substitute

Lesson Plan Procedure

Opening/Lesson Hook (10 minutes)

1. Multiplication Bingo:

   • Hand out Bingo cards to each student.
   • Call out multiplication problems (e.g., "What is 3 x 4?") and have students find the answer on their cards.
   • The first student to get a line (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) shouts "Bingo!" and can help call out the next round.
   • This activity not only warms them up but builds excitement for the lesson.

Guided Practice (15 minutes)

1. Introduction to Multiplication and Division:

   • Explain that multiplication is repeated addition and division is splitting into equal parts.
   • Example Problem: "If I have 4 bags with 3 apples in each bag, how many apples do I have in total?" (4 x 3 = 12).
   • Write the problem on the board and solve it together as a class, encouraging students to explain their thought process.
   • Discuss the relationship between multiplication and division using the example: "If I have 12 apples and I want to share them equally into 4 bags, how many apples will be in each bag?" (12 ÷ 4 = 3).

Independent Practice (15 minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:

   • Hand out worksheets with the following problems:

     • 5 x 6 = ?
     • 18 ÷ 3 = ?
     • 7 x 4 = ?
     • 36 ÷ 6 = ?
     • 9 x 8 = ?
     • 42 ÷ 7 = ?

   • Students will work independently to solve the problems.

   • Encourage them to show their work and check their answers with a partner after completing the worksheet.

Differentiated Activities

• Below Grade Level:

  • Provide simple multiplication and division problems (e.g., 2 x 2, 10 ÷ 5) with visual aids (e.g., counters or drawings).

• At Grade Level:

  • Use the original worksheet for independent practice as described above.

• Above Grade Level:

  • Challenge students with word problems that require multiplication and division (e.g., "If one pack of markers has 8 markers, how many markers are in 5 packs?").

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Review:

   • Ask students to share one multiplication and one division problem they solved today.
   • Reinforce the importance of understanding these operations in everyday life (e.g., sharing snacks, grouping items).

Extension Activities or Sample Questions

• Formative Assessment:

  • Quick Quiz: 3 questions on the board for students to answer individually.

  • Example questions:

    • "What is 4 x 5?"
    • "If I have 24 cookies and 6 friends, how many cookies does each friend get?"

• Summative Assessment:

  • Create a real-life scenario where students have to use multiplication and division to solve a problem.
  • Example: "You are organizing a party with 30 balloons. If each balloon costs $2, how much will you spend? If you want to divide the balloons among 5 friends, how many balloons does each friend get?"

Reflection

• Substitute Teacher Tips:

  • Encourage students to help each other during independent practice.
  • Walk around to assist and ensure students are on task.
  • Use positive reinforcement to keep the class engaged and motivated.

• Note any challenges faced during the lesson for future reference and adjustment.