I need a math lesson?

Question

I am a student going to school for childhood educatiom, grades K to 6. For one of my classes i need to write out a math lesson using any topics in math from grades 2 to 6. Any suggesting from other teachers on how to do this and how should i simplify a math lesson for children. The lesson could last as long as 10 minutes.

Answer 1

You could do something as simple as teaching fractions with pieces of pie, adding fractions with common denominators, multiplication using repeated addition, probability using a coin or dice - there are infinite possibilities. The thing with introducing math concepts is to break it down into very simple steps. Also, using manipulatives or pictures will really help.

For example - teaching fractions with pie - make sure that you show the pie, count the total number of pieces, count the number that are colored in.  Explain that a fraction represents part of a whole - how many pieces make up the whole pie? Then how many pieces make up the part that is shaded in? - You can get the picture from there. Below is a list of websites that might help. Good luck!!

www.mathforum.com

www.AAAmath.com

www.coolmath.com

www.funbrain.com

www.mathplayground.com

You can find tons of free sites just by google-ing it!

Answer 2

Visit the site listed below.  You can choose lessons by standard and grade level.  The lessons are thorough and usually provide resources needed.