Tori Guerchon

Student Teaching, Spring 2016

February 6th, 2016

Multiplying Decimals Review Challenge

Subject/Grade/Date: Science, 5th grade, February 3rd, 2016
Time Requirements: This lesson will take 15-20 minutes in total.
Materials List:
Worksheet
White boards
White board markers
Pencil
Scratch paper
Table group members
Type of Lesson: Whole group and small group
Connection to Standards:
Mathematical Standards:

5.NBT.B.5.Fluentlymultiplymultidigitwholenumbersusingthestandardalgorithm.
5.NBT.B.7.Add,subtract,multiply,anddividedecimalstohundredths,usingconcretemodelsordrawings
andstrategiesbasedonplacevalue,propertiesofoperations,and/ortherelationshipbetweenadditionand
subtraction;relatethestrategytoawrittenmethodandexplainthereasoningused.
5.NF.A.2. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions
referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using
visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark
fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the
reasonableness of answers.

Instructional Objective:
Students will be able to solve a given mathematical problem using
prior knowledge.
Active Instructional Plan:
Anticipatory Set:
I will ask students to think about the homework they did earlier
in the week referring to multiplying decimals. I will ask for a show
of hands who felt comfortable with these types of problems, and
who needs more help.
Questions:
Before the lesson I will ask:
o How did you feel about this weeks homework multiplying
decimals?

o Who felt comfortable?

o Who felt as if they could use more practice?
I will continuously ask students throughout the lesson
such as:
o Does everyone understand?
o Are there any questions about the instructions I just
gave?
I will ask these questions after the lesson:
o Are there any remaining questions?
o Who feels more comfortable now than before re-solving
these problems?

Modeling:
To model during this lesson, I will demonstrate to students on the
board what I want them to do, as well as explaining to them how
necessary practice is with any math problems. I will also refer to the
decimal place value chart hanging in the classroom, and repeat any
instructions or questions in order to be more clear.
Guided Practice:
I will guide them by consistently checking in during the lesson, making
sure all students are engaged and listening, participating in the
challenge. I will make sure students are working as a team, by
reminding them that everyone must be trying to solve the problem, as
well as use their time wisely.
Independent Practice:
Students practice their learning independently during the challenge,
because each student should be putting forth participation and effort,
as well as thoughts and ideas in order to solve the problems.
Closure:
For closure, I will ask students discuss how they now feel about these
problems, and if there are any remaining questions.
Assessment/Evaluation:
In order to be successful during this lesson, students must be paying
attention, actively listening and participating, and following directions.
I hope for students to be engaged, and actively trying to help out their
group members in this lesson. I will ask things such as Give me a
thumbs up if you think you are on the right track! or Raise your hand
if that question if you get stuck, and need help.
Modifications/Differentiation:
To support students with IEP goals, I have made sure students are in

small groups. While I am aware that some students may feel behind, I
am already aware of the table groups students will be in, and know
these groups of students will support each other greatly. In addition, I
will be sure to model on the board, and go over each problem step by
step after the lesson. In addition, I will walk around the room, and
ask/observe where students are at, and if they need help.