The student teacher observed a 4th grade student working on memorizing multiplication facts. The student can skip count up to 5 and fill in parts of the multiplication table with support. The objective of the lesson was for the student to complete a timed quiz on 3 x n multiplication facts with fewer than two errors using strategies like skip counting. The student teacher used flashcards and a number line to provide scaffolds as the student practiced random multiplication problems.

1. 4th
Grade Mathematics Lesson
Observer: master teacher
Student Teacher: Marie-France Orillion
Student: CONFIDENTIAL
Monday, November 10, 11:00 AM
30 minute push-in services (Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule)
IEP Goal (in brief):
Memorize multiplication math facts.
CCSS-M
Grade Level:
4.NBT.5: Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiply two
two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations. Illustrate and
explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.
Foundational:
3.OA.1: Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of objects in 5
groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be
expressed as 5 × 7.
3.OA.7: Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between
multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of
operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers
Progress toward goal:
Developing proficiency at skip counting up to 5 and can fill in the multiplication table given
sufficient time and prompts.
Monday (11/5): Unable to complete vertical multiplication quiz when problems are randomized
within a family and when timed (e.g., 8 x n, n times 8). Affective filter is a concern when timed; it
reduces her ability to activate strategies such as skip counting.
Wednesday: Absent
Friday (11/7): Able to complete 1 x n, n x 1, 2 x n, n x 2 vertical math quiz in 3+ minutes with no
errors given support/prompts. Needs to become accustomed to random and vertical formats.
Lesson Objective: The student will be able to complete a vertical multiplication quiz for 3 x n with less
than two errors given sufficient time and supports.
Materials Needed:
Beat the Clock
Flash Cards
Numberline skip count graphic organizers (4-9)

2. Orillion Observation, P. 2
Minilesson:
Review relevant properties (zero, identity, commutative)
Preview: “Beat the clock” identify where multiplication properties occur
o Add prompts if wait over 5 seconds
o What is anything times zero? – circle 0
o What is anything times one? – underline 1
o Does order matter? (show hands, both same, just reversed) – C above problem
Warm up: Beat the clock page 1 (completed on Friday with 100% accuracy, given prompts),
prompt as needed to support success
o Remind of properties
o Skip Count
o Count up from larger number
Guided Practice: Random Flashcards (formative assessment)
o Sort into stacks as student completes each card: independent, instructional, and
frustration level
o No prompts required (independent)
o Prompts (instructional level): count up
o Accommodation (frustration level): When numbers are too large (6-9), use numberline
skip count strategy
Remainder: Support current math lesson