Title – Multiplication Rap – The Fours

By – Kristin

Primary Subject – Math

Secondary Subjects – Music, Computers & Internet

Grade Level – 3

Content:

Multiplication Facts – “The Fours”

Benchmarks:

Math Standard N.FL.03.11:
• Find products fluently up to 10 x 10.
• Find related quotients using multiplication and division relationships.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Multiplication flashcards for reference
  
• Kidspiration software for recording and images

Development of Lesson:

Introduction:
1. Students will be divided up into ten groups and assigned a corresponding number 1-10.
   
2. Each group will then write a two line “rap” about their number multiplied by four.
   
   (e.g. “
   
   Four times two equals eight. This class sure is great!
   
   “)
   
3. We will then compile these mini-raps into one classroom rap.
   
4. The students will rehearse until they have memorized each multiplication fact of four .
   
5. The class will perform their creation and record it on Kidspiration.
6. Teacher will later pair the performance with graphics of the facts and create a fun video for the students.

Methods/Procedures:

• This lesson follows previous instruction on multiplication facts and the facts of four will be reviewed beforehand.
  
• The students will be placed in groups based on their learning styles. Their learning style was determined previously through a learning style quiz. Students with intrapersonal, musical, etc. learning styles will be separated to ensure greatest effectiveness in each group.

Accommodations/Adaptations:

If any child with special needs is not be able to work well in groups with other children, the teacher should help them personally to create their own “rap”.

Assessment/Evaluation:

After our classroom rap is created and learned by all, there will be a test on the multiplication facts of four. The students’ scores on this test will demonstrate the success of this learning activity.

Closure:

As a class, we will reflect on the test scores. If this is a successful lesson, I will consider incorporating music into other lessons to help reinforce various topics.

Teacher Reflection:

N/A at this time.

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