Grade 3 - Relationship Between Multiplication and Division Unit
The Relationship between Multiplication and Division Unit involves identifying situations in the world outside the classroom in which each operation may be used to solve problems. Questions to answer may include:
- How do multiplication situations differ from division situations?
- How are the operations of multiplication and division related?
- How are the models that represent multiplication situations similar/different from division models?
- How can mental math, rounding, and/or the use of compatible numbers help to determine whether the solution to a multiplication or division problem makes sense?
Math Concepts and Skills:
The student develops and uses strategies for multiplying and dividing whole numbers in order to solve problems.
The student:
- creates and solves one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using a variety of strategies.
Summative Assessment Task
Students determine the number of fish that are caught when each friend catches their three fish limit.
Instructional Tasks/Formative Assessments
Given 84 seeds, students determine how to put the same number of seeds in each pot.
Students determine which rides at Fun Park will fit all 12 friends.
Given $1.50, students determine if Adam has enough money to buy beads for his craft project.
Students determine who has the most stickers.
Students determine seating arrangements for their class using an equal number of desks in each row.
Students determine how dogs can be walked in equal size groups.