Siop Lesson Plan
Siop Lesson Plan
Siop Lesson Plan
Standards:
CC.2.1.6.E.2
Identify and choose appropriate processes to compute fluently with multi-digit numbers.
CC.2.1.6.E.3
Develop and/or apply number theory concepts to find common factors and multiples.
CC.2.1.6.E.4
Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.
Learning Strategies:
Key Vocabulary: modular arithmetic, remainders, division
Materials: White board
Motivation:
(Building background)
I am going to start by having students solve a division problem as a class. We are going to
emphasize how there is a remainder when dividing. This will connect to their prior knowledge on
division.
Presentation:
I will state the objectives at the beginning of the class, and they will be written on the
board. One strategy I will use is to break down the concept of modular arithmetic into simple
terms. We will conduct a very simple modular arithmetic problem to begin. I will also use
questioning to engage the students and make them think critically. I am using questioning so that
students take their thought process even further. Also, this will force students to think about why
they are doing the steps of each problem. As a strategy for the new vocabulary, I will use
modeling of how to use the vocabulary words. Students most likely already know the definition
of division and remainder, so I will model problems with these concepts to have them create
their own definition of modular arithmetic.
I will have students complete practice problems on whiteboards. The directions for this
activity will be as follows:
Everybody grab a whiteboard. I will write a modular arithmetic problem on the board. Solve this
problem with a partner, but each of you should write your work and your answer on your own
board. Show all work. Put down your marker when you have an answer. Do not hold up your
answer until I say so. Once I say to hold your boards up, raise your board in the air. I will review
the question if there are any incorrect answers.
As the students complete this whiteboard activity, I will walk around the classroom to give them
feedback and aid them when needed.