Lesson Title: Mastering Multiplication and Division

Learning Intention: By the end of the lesson, learners should acquire knowledge on mental and written strategies for multiplication involving two-, three- and four-digit numbers.

Success Criteria: 1. Students will be able to demonstrate mental strategies for multiplying two-digit numbers. 2. Students will be able to apply written methods for multiplying three-digit numbers. 3. Students will be able to solve division problems involving four-digit numbers using written methods.

Introduction: Begin the lesson by reviewing the concept of multiplication and division. Discuss the importance of being able to multiply and divide efficiently in everyday life. Introduce the learning intention and success criteria for the lesson.

Main Part of the Lesson: 1. Share new knowledge with the children by demonstrating mental strategies for multiplying two-digit numbers. 2. Stimulate discussion points by asking students to share their own strategies for multiplication. 3. Set an activity for students to practice mental multiplication with two-digit numbers. 4. Introduce written methods for multiplying three-digit numbers and allow time for students to practice this skill. 5. Provide examples of division problems involving four-digit numbers and guide students through the written method for solving them.

Plenary: Review the key concepts covered in the lesson and ask students to share their understanding of mental and written strategies for multiplication and division. Encourage students to ask any questions they may have.

Differentiation: - Provide additional support for struggling students by offering extra practice opportunities or using manipulatives to aid understanding. - Challenge advanced students by introducing more complex multiplication and division problems.

Assessment Strategies: - Observe students during the activities to assess their understanding of the concepts. - Use exit tickets to gauge students’ comprehension of mental and written strategies for multiplication and division.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How can you apply mental multiplication strategies to solve real-life problems? 2. Can you explain the relationship between multiplication and division using examples? 3. How would you teach someone else the written method for multiplying three-digit numbers? (Analyzing)