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Multiplication & Division Equations StudyJam

Classroom Resource Information

Title:

Multiplication & Division Equations StudyJam

URL:

https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/algebra/mult-div-equations.htm

Content Source:

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Type:

Interactive/Game

Overview:

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to generate and solve multiplication and division equations. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the steps taught during the activity can be printed. A karaoke song with printable lyrics will help students learn and review the steps taught during the activity. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

Content Standard(s):

Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 3

4. Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers.

Unpacked Content

Evidence Of Student Attainment:

Students:

Relate three whole numbers to determine an unknown number in a multiplication equation.
Example: 8 x ? = 48 or ? x 8 = 48.
Relate three whole numbers to determine an unknown whole number in a division equation.
Example: 5 = ? ÷ 3 or ? ÷ 3 = 5.
Relate missing factor multiplication equations to division equations using both symbols ? or ÷ for division.

Teacher Vocabulary:

Unknown
Multiplication
Division
Divisor
Dividend
Equation
Product

Knowledge:

Students know:

how to use the meaning of multiplication and division and the relationship between the two operations to determine an unknown number in a given equation.

Skills:

Students are able to:

Relate three whole numbers to determine the unknown factor in a multiplication equation.
Relate three whole numbers to determine the unknown whole number in a division equation.

Understanding:

Students understand that:

the unknown number in a multiplication or division equation is the number that makes the equation true.

Diverse Learning Needs:

Essential Skills:

Learning Objectives:
M.3.4.1: Use arrays to show equal groups in multiplication and division.
M.3.4.2: Recall basic multiplication facts.
M.3.4.3: Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers.
M.3.4.4: Represent repeated addition, repeated subtraction, and equal groups using manipulatives.

Prior Knowledge Skills:

Distinguish between rows and columns.
Use repeated addition to solve problems with multiple addends Pulled up from first grade.
Represent addition and subtraction with objects, pictures, fingers, or sounds within twenty.
Understand addition as putting together and subtraction as taking from.
Establish one-to-one correspondence between numbers and objects.
Rote count to 20.
Notice same/different and some/all.
Establish one-to-one correspondence between numbers and objects.
Point to matching or similar objects.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards

AAS Standard:
M.AAS.3.3 Use strategies (arrays, equal groups, manipulatives, etc.) to model multiplication and division equations to find an unknown number.

Tags:

algebra, divide, equation, multiply, solution, variable

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Accessibility

Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings

Comments

The quiz may be completed as a whole group or independently on student devices.

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Author:

Hannah Bradley

ALEX Classroom Resource

Multiplication & Division Equations StudyJam