Beyond Math

The program entitled "Beyond Math" helps students in math by reinforcing concepts learned in the classroom. The students are assigned a multiplication problem with corresponding division problem. Students set up objects exhibiting the problem and take a picture of the group of objects within the perimeters of their math problem. Students may use raisins and yarn to group objects, rubber bands, bracelets, and/or crayons, any object available to them to group the objects into specific groups related to the mulitplication/division problem. The purpose of the activity is for students to understand division problems as they relate to multiplication problems. Each student will be assigned a separate problem. The students will set up their problem, take a picture of their problem, insert the picture into a Powerpoint template and label accordingly. The lesson will end with students presenting their pictures to the class and explaining how the groups of objects relate to the assigned math problems. The purpose of the lesson will be to strengthen each students invidiual understanding and mastery of the relationship between multiplication and division problems.