Lesson Plan for 3rd Grade - Mathematics - Addition and Subtraction (three-digit numbers)

### Lesson Plan: Mathematics - Addition and Subtraction of Three-Digit Numbers **Grade:** 3 **Subject:** Mathematics **Topic:** Addition and Subtraction (Three-Digit Numbers) **Duration:** 60 minutes #### Objectives: 1. Students will be able to accurately add and subtract three-digit numbers. 2. Students will understand place value for hundreds, tens, and ones. 3. Students will apply addition and subtraction strategies to solve word problems involving three-digit numbers. #### Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Place value chart - Base ten blocks (or visual representation) - Worksheets with addition and subtraction problems - Pencils and erasers - Small dry-erase boards and markers (optional) - Number line (optional) - Interactive educational games (online or apps) for reinforcement #### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Warm-Up Activity:** - Begin with a quick mental math warm-up. Ask students simple addition and subtraction questions involving one or two-digit numbers. - "If you have 25 apples and you get 40 more, how many do you have in total?" 2. **Review of Key Concepts:** - Briefly review place values (hundreds, tens, ones) using the whiteboard and place value chart. - Explain why understanding place values is essential for addition and subtraction of larger numbers. #### Direct Instruction (15 minutes): 1. **Addition:** - Demonstrate how to add two three-digit numbers step-by-step. - Example: \( 345 + 278 \) - Break down the process: - Add ones: \( 5 + 8 = 13 \) (write down 3 and carry over 1) - Add tens: \( 4 + 7 = 11 \), then add the carry over: \( 11 + 1 = 12 \) (write down 2 and carry over 1) - Add hundreds: \( 3 + 2 = 5 \), then add the carry over: \( 5 + 1 = 6 \) - Result: \( 345 + 278 = 623 \) 2. **Subtraction:** - Demonstrate how to subtract two three-digit numbers step-by-step. - Example: \( 632 - 245 \) - Break down the process: - Subtract ones: \( 2 - 5 \) (need to borrow from tens, so 2 becomes 12, and tens column 3 becomes 2) - Subtract tens: \( 2 - 4 \) (need to borrow from hundreds, so 2 becomes 12, and hundreds column 6 becomes 5) - Subtract hundreds: \( 5 - 2 = 3 \) - Result: \( 632 - 245 = 387 \) #### Guided Practice (15 minutes): - Hand out worksheets with a mix of addition and subtraction problems involving three-digit numbers. - Work through 1-2 problems as a class, allowing students to come up to the board to write the steps. - Have students complete several problems independently or in pairs while you circulate to assist and provide feedback as needed. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes): - Students work individually on additional problems from their worksheets. - Provide an optional challenge problem for advanced students to solve. #### Application (10 minutes): - **Word Problem:** - Read a word problem aloud to the class: - "Sarah has 467 marbles. She buys 156 more. How many marbles does she have now? She then gives 124 marbles to her friend. How many marbles does she have left?" - Guide students to underline the key numbers and words. - Solve the problem step-by-step together. #### Assessment and Closure (10 minutes): 1. **Review:** - Quickly go over the key points of the lesson: addition and subtraction with three-digit numbers. - Ask a few students to explain the steps in their own words. 2. **Exit Ticket:** - Give each student a simple problem to solve on a small piece of paper or dry-erase board. - Example: \( 532 + 146 \) or \( 789 - 354 \) 3. **Homework:** - Assign a worksheet for additional practice at home, including a mix of problems and a couple of word problems. #### Reflection: - Ask students to think about the lesson and share one thing they found easy and one thing they found challenging. #### Accommodations and Modifications: - Provide additional visual aids or manipulatives for students who need them. - Offer a simplified version of the problems for struggling students. - Provide extension activities for advanced learners, such as more complex word problems or using technology for interactive practice. --- This lesson plan addresses the key components of teaching addition and subtraction of three-digit numbers, providing a blend of direct instruction, guided practice, and independent application to cater to various learning styles and needs.