Simpler Version:
Lesson Title: Skip-Count by 2 (Simpler Version)
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
Primary Subject Area: Mathematics
Secondary Subject Area: None
Projected Length of Lesson (approximate the length of time this lesson will take): 20 minutes.
Brief overview of lesson (1 paragraph):
The lesson will introduce skip counting by 2s to the students. The teacher will explain how skip counting can help them count faster and more efficiently. The students will practice skip counting by 2s with the teacher, using manipulatives like counting blocks or fingers. They will also play a simple game to reinforce their understanding of skip counting by 2s.
Prior knowledge required for this lesson: Ability to count to 20.
Describe your classroom inclusively (indicate number of students, any special populations):
There are 20 students in a 2nd grade inclusive classroom; students with diverse learning abilities.
Content Objective(s):
Students will be able to skip count by 2s using manipulatives.
Language Objective:
Students will be able to use and define the vocabulary words: skip count, count by 2s, and efficient.
Same Version:
Lesson Title: Skip-Count by 2 (Same Version)
Grade Level: 5th Grade
Primary Subject Area: Mathematics
Secondary Subject Area: Science
Projected Length of Lesson (approximate the length of time this lesson will take): 30 minutes.
Brief overview of lesson (1 paragraph):
The lesson will begin by reviewing skip counting and its benefits. The teacher will introduce skip counting by 2s and explain how it can be used to count even numbers quickly. The students will practice skip counting by 2s both forwards and backwards, using numbers up to 100. They will also solve some simple skip counting problems and play a game to reinforce their understanding.
Prior knowledge required for this lesson: Ability to count to 100.
Describe your classroom inclusively (indicate number of students, any special populations):
There are 25 students in a 5th grade inclusive classroom; students with diverse learning abilities.
Content Objective(s):
Students will be able to skip count by 2s up to 100.
Language Objective:
Students will be able to use and define the vocabulary words: skip count, even numbers, forwards, backwards, and efficient.
More Complex Version:
Lesson Title: Skip-Count by 2 (More Complex Version)
Grade Level: 8th Grade
Primary Subject Area: Mathematics
Secondary Subject Area: Science
Projected Length of Lesson (approximate the length of time this lesson will take): 45 minutes.
Brief overview of lesson (1 paragraph):
The lesson will begin with a discussion on the concept of skip counting and its applications in real-life situations. The teacher will introduce skip counting by 2s and explain how it can be used to solve multiplication problems quickly. The students will practice skip counting by 2s both forwards and backwards, using numbers up to 1000. They will also solve more complex skip counting problems and engage in a hands-on activity to explore patterns in skip counting.
Prior knowledge required for this lesson: Ability to count to 1000 and basic understanding of multiplication.
Describe your classroom inclusively (indicate number of students, any special populations):
There are 30 students in an 8th grade inclusive classroom; students with diverse learning abilities, including students with learning disabilities and gifted students.
Content Objective(s):
Students will be able to skip count by 2s up to 1000 and apply skip counting to solve multiplication problems.
Language Objective:
Students will be able to use and define the vocabulary words: skip count, multiplication, patterns, and efficient.