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Doubling Doubles: The Fours

Multiplication Facts: 3, 4, 6

Day 32of 180
Week 7of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn 4 times multiplication facts using doubling strategy

2

Demonstrate understanding of 4s multiplication through multiple representations

3

Develop mathematical thinking with biblical perspective of diligence

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:29

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he won't stand before obscure men.”

— Proverbs 22:29 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of practicing and mastering skills, just like learning multiplication facts

📦 Materials Needed

  • Multiplication chart
  • Grid paper
  • Pencil
  • Counters or small objects
  • BibleMouse Multiplication Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review 2 times table and introduce doubling strategy for 4s

💭 Review Question: What do we know about 2 times multiplication?
2Teaching (12 min)

Explain how 4s are double 2s multiplication facts

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 2 x 4 = 8 (double 2 x 2)
  • 3 x 4 = 12 (double 3 x 2)
  • 4 x 4 = 16 (double 4 x 2)
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can doubling help us learn multiplication?
  • What patterns do you notice?
3Activity: Fours Multiplication Practice (14 min)
worksheet

Complete BibleMouse multiplication worksheet focusing on 4s facts

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use grid paper to draw arrays for 4s multiplication
  2. Practice skip counting by 4
  3. Complete worksheet problems using doubling strategy
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use counters to physically represent multiplication

Challenge: Create word problems using 4s multiplication

4Closing (4 min)

Review learned 4s multiplication facts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What strategy did we use to learn 4s?
  • What was the most interesting thing you learned today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore 6 times multiplication connected to Creation's six days

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Doubling strategy helps children understand multiplication relationships

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with learning process
  • Use visual representations
  • Celebrate small victories
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find mental math challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent application of doubling strategy

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 4s multiplication song
  • Play multiplication fact games using 4s

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