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Lesson Title: Single Digit Multiplication

Grade: 5
Class/Subject: Math
Unit: Multiplication
Lesson Duration: 35 minutes

OUTCOMES FROM 2013 MINISTERIAL ORDER: Cross-curricular Competencies

Outcomes (a to j from M.O.):
(a) know how to learn: to gain knowledge, understanding or skills through experience,
study, and interaction with others
(b) think critically: conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate to construct
knowledge
(d) manage information: access, interpret, evaluate and use information effectively,
efficiently, and ethically

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General Learning Outcome: Number – Develop number sense

Specific Learning Outcomes:

N5-3 apply mental mathematics strategies and number properties in order to understand and
recall basic multiplication facts (multiplication tables) to 81 and related division facts
N5-4 apply mental mathematics strategies for multiplication

OUTCOMES stated in learner friendly language

Students will:
● Understand, recall, and apply multiplication and related division facts to 9x9

Pre-assessment (prior
knowledge) (if applicable):
“In our last unit, how did we
work to solve equations?”
ASSESSMENTS
Formative: observation, Summative (if applicable):
demonstration, Q&A

LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

Resource #1: Edmonton Public Schools. (nd.). Multiplication and Division [Workbook].
Resource #2: Multiplication Songs [PDF file]. Retrieved from
https://www.nhsd.k12.wi.us/faculty/mgrupe/musicandmath/Multiplication%20Songs.pdf
Resource #3: Make Math Stick – Math Game for Kids. (2016). In No Time For Flash Cards.
Retrieved November 19, 2019, from https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2016/08/math-
game-for-kids.html

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

● PowerPoint
● Multiplication songs
● Whiteboards
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LESSON PROCEDURE
Student Differentiation:
Provide students with a
number of different tips
and tricks for solving basic
multiplication facts. These
different tips and tricks will
ensure that audio, visual,
and kinesthetic learners
will all have something to
work with.

Introduction (5 min.)

Hook/Attention Grabber: “In our last unit, how did we work to solve equations?” Start off with
a brief discussion about using patterns to solve equations, and how multiplication problems
can be solved through patterns.

Transitioning from Hook to Body: Hand out whiteboards to students. Start working through
the multiplication facts.

Body (25 min.)

Learning Activity #1: Multiplication Songs

Introduce students to the multiplication songs (3’s to 8’s). Sing these songs with the class to
help reinforce their knowledge of single digit multiplication. Provide students with tips and
tricks for solving multiplication of 9’s (finger trick).

Learning Activity #2: Practice Questions

Have students work through the practice questions on the SMART board on their
whiteboards.

Closure (5 min.)

Feedback From Students on Learning: Use student observation, class discussion, and
informal check-ins during class to assess student learning. Check students’ work to ensure
they are understanding the class material.

Transition To Next Lesson(s): “Today we began working through some of our multiplication
facts. Next class, we will continue working through these facts to reinforce what we are
learning.”

Reflections on lesson:
What went well:
Students were very engaged and had fun! There were lots of opportunities for practice, and
we had some great class discussion. Students were able to learn tips and tricks to help them
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learn their math facts, while also discovering patterns for solving multiplication problems. This
built off of their last unit on patterns and equations, leading to well scaffolded learning.

What can be improved upon:

Being clearer with my language and wrapping things up a little quicker. I went a little bit over
my time slot for this class, which could have been avoided had I used more clear and concise
language.

Describe how the students met the lesson objectives:

Students developed understanding of their basic math facts and applied multiplication facts up
to 9x9. They got lots of practice to reinforce their knowledge on the basic math facts.