LESSON PLAN- Maths (Problem Solving)

LESSON FOCUS:
Problem Solving

YEAR: 3/4
LESSON SEQUENCE: 1/1
LENGTH: 45 minutes

CURRICULUM STANDARD(S):
Compare angles and classify them as equal to, greater than or less than a right angle (ACMMG089)
Recognise, represent and order numbers to atleast tens of thousands (ACMNA073)
Solve problems involving purchases and the calculation of change to the nearest five cents with and without digital technologies
(ACMNA078)
Apply place value to partitian, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least tens of thousands to assist caluculations and solve problems
(ACMNA073)
LEARNING INTENTION:
To practice their problem solving skills in mathematics
PART & TIMING

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Introduction
(10 minutes)

ACTIVITY 1:
ACTIVITY 1:
TOOLS SESSION
Start on carpet
Number rhythm game
WHOLE CLASS SESSION
Sit back down and introduce lesson
-There are multiple activities set up around the room, the children are to work their way
around the room completing them
-They can use their maths dictionary
-Dont use calculators if you want to challenge yourself
-It is up to them to work out what to do for each activity after a brief introduction from the
teacher

RESOURCES/EQUIPMEN
T
Whiteboard
Whiteboard marker

Body

(30 minutes)

ACTIVITY 2:
-There are multiple problem solving activites around the room
-Children are able to choose which one they would like to visit first
-Once you have completed the first activity you move on to the next and so on
-Children are to work out the tasks themselves (literacy) and can complete it individually
or with others
-If they need help assist where needed
-Roam the room and ensure children are engaged and understanding the tasks
Early Finishers-

Conclusion
ACTIVITY 3:
(5 minutes)
Back to the carpet
Discuss what they have been working on
Where did they decide to go?
How did they find the activites?
What did they find challenging?
What did they enjoy?
Children to Think.Pair. Share and talk with their partner about what they have worked
on, what they learnt, what they discovered and what challenged them.
Lesson Evaluation:

Calculators-if needed
Maths books
Maths dictionarys
Pencils