Here's a revised, creative, holistic, and flexible multigrade semi-detailed lesson
plan in Mathematics for Grades 3 and 4, designed with a new simple topic that is
aligned to both grade levels. The topic selected is “Identifying and Describing 2D
Shapes”, a fundamental yet engaging topic that fits Grades 3 and 4 competencies.
Multigrade Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Mathematics
for Grades 3 and 4
Grade 3 Grade 4
Topic: Identifying and Topic: Properties and Classification
Describing 2D Shapes of 2D Shapes
Code: M3GE-IIa-1 Code: M4GE-IIa-2
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
Grade 3
a. Identify common 2D shapes (square, rectangle, triangle, circle).
b. Describe 2D shapes based on sides and corners.
c. Appreciate the presence of shapes in the environment.
Grade 4
a. Classify 2D shapes based on number of sides and angles (polygon types).
b. Compare and contrast different 2D shapes.
c. Demonstrate creativity by identifying shapes in real-world objects.
II. Subject Matter
Topic:
Exploring and Understanding 2D Shapes Around Us
Code:
Grade 3: M3GE-IIa-1
Grade 4: M4GE-IIa-2
Values Integration:
Creativity, Observation, and Appreciation of Shapes in Nature and Art
References:
DepEd Curriculum Guide in Mathematics Grades 3–4
https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/plane-geometry.html
Other Learning Resources:
Flashcards with 2D shapes
Multimedia presentation
Real objects (paper plates, boxes, books, etc.)
Coloring tools and construction paper
III. Procedure
A. Preliminary Activities
Prayer
Greetings
Checking of attendance
Review of prior knowledge (e.g., straight vs. curved lines)
B. Motivation
“Shape Scavenger Hunt” (Show & Tell)
Teacher shows pictures of real-world objects (e.g., clock, pizza slice, window) and
asks:
“What shapes do you see here?”
Learners raise hands or stand up when they recognize a
shape.
C. Activity
“Shape Detectives” Game
Group the learners by mixed grade levels.
Each group receives shape cards and real-life object cutouts (e.g., photo of a
house, traffic sign, pizza, etc.).
Task: Match each object to the correct shape and describe its properties
(number of sides and corners).
D. Analysis
Teacher facilitates a discussion using guiding questions:
Grade 3:
1.
How many sides does a triangle have?
2.
3.
Can you find a shape with no corners?
4.
Grade 4:
1.
What’s the difference between a square and a rectangle?
2.
3.
How can we group shapes with equal sides?
4.
Then, the teacher summarizes learners’ responses and validates answers.
E. Abstraction
Teacher explains:
A 2D shape is flat and has length and width but no depth.
Shapes have properties like number of sides, corners (vertices), and
sometimes equal sides or angles.
Examples:
Side Corne
Shape Description
s rs
Triangle 3 3 Can be equilateral or scalene
Square 4 4 All sides equal and right angles
Rectangl
4 4 Opposite sides equal
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Circle 0 0 Round, no sides or corners
Teacher then shows a creative “Shape in Nature and Art” slide (sun = circle,
windows = rectangle, etc.)
F. Application
Grade 3 Task:
“Shape Collage” – Learners use cut-out shapes to form objects (e.g., house, tree,
robot). Each student shares what shapes they used.
Grade 4 Task:
“Shape Classifier” – Learners are given a list of items. They classify them based on
the shapes they resemble and describe their attributes (number of sides, type of
angles).
Teacher facilitates peer checking and discussion of outputs.
IV. Assessment
Grade 3
Direction: Identify the shape. Write the number of sides and corners.
1.
🍕 A slice of pizza = _______
2.
3.
🧀 A cheese block = _______
4.
5.
⚽ A ball = _______
6.
Bonus: Draw your favorite shape and describe it!
Grade 4
Direction: Answer the following:
1.
How is a parallelogram different from a rectangle?
2.
3.
Which shape has 3 equal sides and 3 equal angles?
4.
5.
Create a table comparing a square, rectangle, and triangle in terms of:
6.
Number of sides
o
o
Equal sides
o
o
Right angles
o
V. Assignment
Grade 3:
"Shape Walk" Activity
At home, find 3 objects and identify the shape they resemble. Draw them and label
the shape.
Grade 4:
"Shape Poem" or "Short Story"
Write a short poem or story that includes at least 3 different 2D shapes as characters
(e.g., Sam the Square went to Triangle Town...).
This multigrade lesson encourages:
Creativity (collages, storytelling),
Collaboration (group work),
Contextualization (real-life objects),
Critical thinking (comparing and classifying shapes),
while making the lesson engaging and developmentally appropriate for both
Grades 3 and 4. Let me know if you'd like a visual presentation or worksheet
version.
Your lesson plan has been enhanced to fully align with the Analytic Rubric for
Teaching Demonstration in Multigrade Classrooms and follows the JUMP approach:
Jumpstart, Unpack, Make Meaning, Practice. It's now more organized, creative,
and responsive to diverse learner needs while maximizing student engagement. Let
me know if you need a printable version or a presentation/worksheet to accompany
this lesson.
