$Illustrated math icon$

Identifying Arithmetic Patterns

3rd Grade • 1 Lesson Plan

$2.00

Click image to enlarge
and view more

Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

Identify arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or multiplication table) and explain them using properties of operations
Discover, look for and make use of structure by finding mathematical patterns
Generate their own explanation of the patterns
Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic and link their comments to the remarks of others
Complete exit slips to provide instructional next steps

Materials Needed:

Blank paper
Pencils and crayons/colored pencils
Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

“Exit Slips” (1 copy per student)
“Arithmetic Patterns” (1 copy per student)

CCSS: 3.OA.D.9, MP.7, SL.3.1.C

Lesson Plan Description

When students are moving around (with a strategic purpose) and discussing academic math concepts using key vocabulary they will be able to “apply” the learning to new situations. Perfect for multi-lingual learners, this lesson provides multiple opportunities to engage with many of the standards of math practice. They will:

Identify arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or multiplication table) and explain them using properties of operations
Identify, look for and make use of structure by finding mathematical patterns
Generate their own explanation of the patterns
Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic and link their comments to the remarks of others
Complete exit slips to provide instructional next steps