Lesson Plan Guide

Teacher Candidate: Alexa Burns

Date: June 24, 2016

Grade and Topic: 1st Grade Math

Length of Lesson: 1 hour for 3 days a week

Mentor Teacher: Claire Knowles

School: The University of Memphis IDT 3600

UNIT/CHAPTER OBJECTIVE/GENERALIZATION/BIG IDEA:

This lesson plan is part of a unit plan where students will learn to do simple addition and subtraction equations.
They need to know how to add and subtract so that they can learn about money and other things they will
encounter in the grades to come. As well as using those two skills they will be able to tell if certain equations
and problems are true or false, which is described in the TN state mathematics standards 1.OA.A.1 and
1.OA.D.1.
LESSON OBJECTIVE:
Content Learning Goals and Objectives
1. Given miniature bears for counting, the student will be able to solve simple addition and subtraction
equations and be able to identify if an equation is true or false with 100% accuracy. (Blooms
Taxonomy: knowledge, application)
2. Given worksheets that include simple true and false equations, the student will be able to distinguish
whether the statements/equations are true or false with 100% accuracy. (Blooms Taxonomy:
comprehension)
3. Given a computer and word processing software, the student will be asked to select the correct answers to
certain addition and subtraction equations and make a chart of simple addition and subtraction equations to
reference to with 100% accuracy. (Blooms Taxonomy: knowledge)
Student Participation
The goal of this lesson is to help students to demonstrate and apply their knowledge to show they have a clear
understanding of how to add and subtract simple equations, also to be able to determine if certain equations are
true or false. Students will get to not only do a hands-on activity, but also use a computer, and do a worksheet to
express what they have learned from the class.

STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
State/District, Common Core Standards
TN Mathematics CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1 Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word
problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing,
with unknowns in all positions, by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the
unknown number to represent the problem.
TN Mathematics CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.D.7 understand the meaning of the equal sign, and
determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false.
ISTE Standards
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and
conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital
tools and resources.
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively.

MATERIALS:
Materials Used

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Miniature counting bears

Addition and Subtraction worksheet
Computer
Microsoft Word

Pencil
Notebooks
Technology Integration
Students will be using the computer to answer simple equations but also for them to make a chart to help them
remember how to do addition and subtraction, including some simple problems. They will be using Microsoft
Word to create, format, and type this activity. When students complete the activity, they will then save their work
to a shared Dropbox folder for their class. A sample of this product is available below.

BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:

Students will get to express and demonstrate their clear and correct understanding of adding and subtracting simple
problems by completing a hands-on activity, worksheet, and by making a chart using a computer.
Academic Language is not addressed in IDT 3600.
This lesson is a continuation of TN mathematics standard CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.
We will be continually referring to the charts that the students create to use and help expand our knowledge on

these general math skills.

PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE:
Introduction:
Begin by introducing the terms addition and subtraction to the students using either a white board or
overhead.
Give them reasons behind why we use these two important skills.
Show examples of some equations and explain to them how to solve them step by step. Making it easier
and more fun by using the counting bears.
The next two days, let them work on the worksheet and move on to creating their charts.
Procedures:

Prior to the Computer (20 minutes)

Teacher Procedures:
1. After introducing these terms on an overheard or white board, give the reasons behind these two
skills. Then go on to show them how to do it with the miniature counting bears, and let them work
on their worksheets.
Student Procedures:
1. Students then are to use their counting bears and do some equations on their own before getting to
their worksheets.
2. When I have gone around the room to see if the students understand the concept, I will distribute the
worksheets.
At the Computer (45 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1. Get the students to their computers and have them open up Microsoft Word.
2. Direct the students on how to create a chart and show them an example of one.

3. Monitor and assist as needed from the students.

Student Procedures:
1. Log on to their computers and open up Microsoft Word.
2. Create the size chart they will be making for their activity.
3. Add two-columns, and 10 rows.
4. Put the following column names: Addition and Subtraction.
5. Type out 9 simple addition/subtraction problems with their answers into the correct category.
6. Print a copy.
After the Computer (15 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1. Have the students get in groups of 3 or 4.
2. Let them show each of their group members their charts and explain their problems.
3. Students are to write down examples they find out from their group members to keep and practice.
Student Procedures:
1. Get into their mini groups and pass around their charts.
2. Students then discuss their charts to one another.
3. Students write down in their notebooks problems they might want to remember, find useful, or want
to learn how to complete.
Closure: Students get out of their groups to share, if they would like too, their charts and equations to the whole
class. Then at the end of the class, take them up to get assignment submissions, and then give them back during
the next class meeting so that they can keep their charts.
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
Criteria
Charts represent
appropriate and
correct
addition/subtraction
problems.

1
Very few or none of
the equations were
correctly answered or
listed.

2
Only a few of the
examples they chose
were complete and
correct.

3
Almost all of the
equations were
correct and written
correctly.

Worksheets are turned

in on time and
correctly done.

Only a few or none of

the answers provided
were correct.

The student shows

that they understand
the concepts but dont
fully understand how
to do it or correctly
answer the problems.

Students performance
of explaining to their
classmates about their
charts.

Didnt get up there or

either poorly
explained what they
had learned.

The student got up

there in front of the
classroom, but didnt
know what to explain
to their classmates.

Understood the
meaning of
addition/subtraction
but did not know how
to determine if a
problem was true or
false.
Student got up in
front of the classroom
and explained it but
not fully and
completely. Left
certain information
out.

MODIFICATIONS:

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All of the problems
they included were
right and shows they
understand the
concepts of
addition/subtraction.
Answered the
worksheet correctly
and understood the
meaning and example
of how to do
addition/subtraction
problems.
Got up in front of the
classroom and
explained fully, in
detail their chart and
knew what they were
talking about.

 I am aware that modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectives and for those ready

for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of this particular lesson.

Student Quiz
Getting you ready for your online addition and subtraction table

1. 4 + 6 = ___
2. 5 + 4 = ____
3. 10 3 = ____
4. 5 + 5 = ____
5. 12 4 = ____
6. 20 + 6 = ____
7. 4 + 9 = ____
8. 6 5 = ____
9. 10 10 = ____
10. 8 + 12 = ____

Student Worksheet

Addition: the process of adding

something to something else.

Subtraction: the process of taking

one number or amount away from
another.

4+6=10

10-6=4

2+7=9

10-0=10

1+1=2

4-1=3

0+0=0

6-2=4

7+1=8

9-8=1

4+5=10

5-3=2

2+2=4

1-0=1

10+10=20

10-10=0

0+1=1

10-2=8