Math Lesson Plan

November 22, 2009

Curriculum Area: Math

Subject Area: Problem Solving, Adding and Subtracting, Estimating

Lesson Title: Double Mint Challenge

Equipment Needed:

Technology: One or more computers – internet access – PowerPoint

access

Software: PowerPoint

Other: Teacher assistance, possibly a partner

Focus Question: How many multiplication problems can they get correct in one
minutes only missing one question?

Learning Objectives:

• Students will learn how to do simple multiplication problems fast and

accurately.
• Students will gain acceptance to the next level after achieving 95% of the
problems correct.
• Students will identify the basic multiplication concepts
• Students will learn how to use PowerPoint
• Students will have a reward system (Double Mint Gum)
• Students will learn the problem and practice with a partner throughout the
year.

Instruction:

Students will be paired up at the beginning of the year with another

student to practice during math section of each day. Students will quiz each
other on simple math problems such as (5 x 5, 10 x 0, 8 x 2, etc.) After
practicing students will be able to access a computer when they believe that they
have learned the problems accurately. They will access a leveled power point
and do the power point asking the questions and once all questions
have been answered correctly, with the exclusion of one, students can then
move on. Students cannot move on without their partner, so they must use
teamwork, and have their partner complete the levels before moving on
together. This program is supposed to help students use teamwork, learn their
skills, and have positive reinforcement.
Evaluation of Content:

The teacher will be able to access the student’s scores on the

computer once they complete a level, they will also be able to see who has not
attempted a level, and who failed a level.

Evaluation of Curriculum Integration: Students will be using problem-solving skills,

along with learning the curriculum set for third grade students. They will be learning
their multiplication skills through repetition and positive reinforcement! Not only are
they using their brains, but they are using technology which is a very valuable
resource.