Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan: Session 1
Introduce 4th graders to basic addition strategies while building mental math skills through interactive activities.
Mastering addition is crucial for developing problem-solving and higher math skills; this session lays a strong foundation for further numerical concepts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Explore Addition Concepts
10 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Addition Game
15 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Addition: Let's Get Started!
What is Addition?
Addition in Action
Interactive Addition Game
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Activity
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan: Session 2
Deepen students' understanding of addition by tackling more complex problems and applying real-world scenarios to build advanced mental math skills.
Enhancing addition skills with complex problems prepares students for future math concepts and improves everyday problem-solving abilities by applying learned strategies to practical situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Review and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Real-World Addition Challenges
15 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-Up and Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Complex Addition: Taking It Further!
Recap: Our Addition Strategies
Real-World Addition Challenges
Group Activity: Real-World Problem Solving
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Worksheet
