Title of Unit: Marvelous Multiplication
Unit Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
-recall basic multiplication facts
-explore, demonstrate, and model several meanings and representations of
multiplication
-understand and apply the distributive property of multiplication.
M.O.3.1.9
Demonstrate and model multiplication (repeated addition, arrays) and
division (repeated subtraction, partitioning).
M.O.3.1.11
Recall basic multiplication facts and the corresponding division facts.
M.O.3.1.12
Model the distributive property in multiplication of 2- and 3-digit numbers by
a 1-digit number.
Part I:
Diagnostic Assessment:
Before beginning the Marvelous Multiplication Unit, students will be given a pre-test
that includes repeated addition and subtraction, arrays, as well as other
multiplication and division models. After students complete the pre-test, they will be
asked to fill out a KWL graphic organizer. Doing the KWL chart after the pre-test will
allow students to better understand their weaknesses and strengths. Student will use
the K (know) and the W (want to learn) to complete their self-evaluation of the pretest.
Objectives used in Diagnostic Assessment:
M.O.3.1.9
Demonstrate and model multiplication (repeated addition, arrays) and
division (repeated subtraction, partitioning).
M.O.3.1.11
Recall basic multiplication facts and the corresponding division facts.
M.O.3.1.12
Model the distributive property in multiplication of 2- and 3-digit numbers by
a 1-digit number.
Formative Assessment:
Throughout the unit, daily formative assessments will be made. During students’
verbal answers, teacher observations will be made to assess the students’ ability to
recall basic multiplication and division facts in a timely manner. During each activity
formative assessment will be made through question-answer sessions, as well as
mini quizzes at the end of each time table.
Objectives used in Formative Assessment:
M.O.3.1.9
Demonstrate and model multiplication (repeated addition, arrays) and
division (repeated subtraction, partitioning).
M.O.3.1.11
Recall basic multiplication facts and the corresponding division facts.
Summative Assessment:
At the end of the unit, students will complete a unit test that includes word
problems, models, arrays, and basic fact problems to check for understanding and
comprehension of the distributive property, as well as their retention of multiplication
and division facts. Student will also retest the test that they took in the beginning of
the unit. After self-evaluating their new results, they would be able to revisit the
KWL graphic organizer and complete the L (What I have learned).
Objectives used in Summative Assessment:
M.O.3.1.9
Demonstrate and model multiplication (repeated addition, arrays) and
division (repeated subtraction, partitioning).
M.O.3.1.11
Recall basic multiplication facts and the corresponding division facts.
M.O.3.1.12
Model the distributive property in multiplication of 2- and 3-digit numbers by
a 1-digit number.
Part II:
Performance Assessment
Activity: In teams, students will write the lyrics and cerograph a dance to share
with the rest of the class. Each team will be assigned a times table to use. Their
presentation must include multiplication and division facts within it. This performance
should be about 3-5 minutes long.
Objectives used in Performance Assessment:
M.O.3.1.9
Demonstrate and model multiplication (repeated addition, arrays) and
division (repeated subtraction, partitioning).
M.O.3.1.11
Recall basic multiplication facts and the corresponding division facts.
Directions:
In your teams, you will be creating and presenting a song and dance to share with
the class. Your team has been assigned the times table of _______ to use in your
routine. You may be as creative as you wish, however you must include both
multiplication and division facts in the lyrics of your song. The group presentation
should be between 3-5 minutes in length and use all group members during the
routine.
Performance Criteria
3
2
1
Lyrics included
times table, and
both
multiplication
and division
facts,
Cerography was
original and
entertaining
and flowed well
Lyrics included
times table, but
not both
multiplication
and division
facts,
Cerography was
original , but did
not match the
lyrics
Lyrics included
times table, but
no basic facts
were used in
the routine
Cerography was
mostly original
and at times
entertaining
Lyrics were
irrelevant to
the times table
were used in
the routine
Cerography was
not original
during the
routine
Creative lyrics,
song, and
dance routine
Performance
was 3-5 mins
Participated in
Routine
Creative Lyrics,
Song/ Dance
was a remake
Performance
was over time
Creative Lyrics,
Song/ Dance
was a remake
Performance
under time
Creative Lyrics,
Song/ Dance
was a remake
4
Lyrics
Cerography
Creativity
Performance Time
Participation
Overall Score
/ 20
0
No Lyrics were
used in the
routine
No cerography
was used in the
routine
No Original
Lyrics or
Cerography
was used
No
Performance
Did not
Participate