Subject:
Mathematics
Topic:
Multiplication (Revision)
Level:
Primary One
Duration:
2 periods
Pre-requisites : Pupils know the concept of groups and sets.
Pupils know the multiplication sign.
Specific Instructional Objectives : Pupils will reinforce the concept of multiplication in a fun way using games and activities.
Thinking Skill/s :
Mathematical investigation
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Learning & Teaching Materials :
- Courseware : Math Blaster ( In Search of Spot)
- Type : For tutorial and reinforcement of basic concepts
- Characteristics : Activity - oriented with games.
Learning Environment : Half-computer lab ( Pair Work)
Instructional Strategies :
- Demonstrate to pupils how to get into the software from the Start Menu.
- Teach pupils to log on by signing in and follow instructions accordingly.
- Select the first activity "TrashZapper" and show pupils how to complete the sums and click on the trash to convert it to fuel.
- Allow pupils to begin on Level 1 for Multiplication (subject) and allocate a 5-minute time limit on each level (there are 6 levels of difficulty)
- Instruct pupils to change to another activity "Math Blaster" where the spaceboy has to be lifted into the spaceship at the correct answer without knocking on the trash.
- Encourage pupils to complete up to level 6 for each activity.
- Bonus points will be awarded if the sums are all correctly completed.
- Conclude the game by declaring the pair as the winner who has completed both games up to Level 6.
- Pupils then do a revision worksheet on multiplication to reinforce the multiplication tables.
Prepared by:
Mrs Doreen Yeo
CHIJ (K)Pri School