Unit Design
Content Area
Grade/Course
Unit Title
Duration of Unit
Warren County Public Schools
Mathematics
4th Grade Mathematics
UNIT 4: Multiplication/Factors/Multiples
4 weeks
4.NBT.B.5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and
multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of
operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or
area models.
4.OA.A.1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e.g., interpret 35 = 5 × 7 as a
statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5. Represent verbal
statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations.
4.OA.A.2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison, e.g.,
by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the
problem, distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison.
4.OA.A.3 Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having wholenumber answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be
interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown
quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation
strategies including rounding.
4.OA.B.4 Find all Factor pairs for a while number in the range 1-100. Recognize that a while
number is a multiple of each of its factors. Determine whether a given while number in the range
1-100 is a multiple of a given one-digit number. Determine whether a given while number in the
range 1-100 is prime or composite.
4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule. Identify apparent features
of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself. For example, given the rule “Add 3” and the
starting number 1, generate terms in the resulting sequence and observe that the terms appear to
alternate between odd and even numbers. Explain informally why the numbers will continue to
alternate in this way.
Concepts (nouns)
Skills (verbs)
Whole numbers of up to four-digit numbers by a onedigit whole number
Two two-digit numbers
Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison
Multiply or divide to solve word problems
Multiplication Strategies based on place value and the
properties of operations
Calculations by using equations, rectangular arrays,
and/or area models
Multiply
Bloom’s
Level (verb)
Apply (3)
Multiply
Interpret
Multiply/Divide
Use (apply)
Apply (3)
Apply (3)
Analysis (4)
Apply (3)
Illustrate &
explain
Understand
(2)
Unit Design
Warren County Public Schools
Multistep word problems posed with whole numbers
and having whole-number answers using the four
operations, including problems in which remainders
must be interpreted
These problems using equations with a letter standing
for the unknown quantity
The reasonableness of answers using mental
computation and estimation strategies including
rounding
Factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1-100
Whole number in the range 1-100 is a multiple of a
given one-digit number
Whole number (1-100) is prime or composite
Solve
Apply (3)
Represent
Assess
Understand
(2)
Evaluate (5)
Find
Determine
Apply (3)
Apply (3)
Determine
Analysis (4)
Learning Targets
LT1. Multiple whole numbers of up to four-digit numbers by a one-digit whole number. (3)
LT2. Multiply two two-digit numbers. (3)
LT3. Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations. (3,4)
LT4. Use multiplication strategies based on place value and the properties of operations. (3)
LT5. Illustrate and explain calculations by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.
(2,3,4)
LT6. Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers
using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. (3,4,5)
LT7. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
(2,3)
LT8. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies
including rounding. (2, 3, 5)
LT9. Multiply to solve word problems using multiplicative comparison (drawings, equations with a
symbol for the unknown).
Determine Big Ideas (lifelong
understandings)
Multiplication helps me to add numbers faster.
Write Essential Questions (Answer Big Idea,
hook student interest.
How many weeks will it take me to earn enough
money to buy a bicycle that costs $70.00 if I save
$5.00 each week?
See Resources:
http://teresaemmert.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/0/5/13053448/multidigit_multiplication_strategies_grade_4_revised_may_2012.pdf
www.learnzillion.com
https://www.georgiastandards.org/CommonCore/Common%20Core%20Frameworks/CCGPS_Math_4_Unit2Framework.pdf
Unit Design
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http://www.hudsonville.k12.mi.us/HPS/images/stories/Enrichment/4th%20&%205th%20
session.pdf
www.thinkcentral.com (Math in Focus/Go Math)
http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=3511
www.studyjams.scholastic.com
www.brainpop.com (Password required)
www.brainpopjr.com (Password required)
www.multiplication.com
www.ixl.com (Password required)
https://grade4commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/