Grade 3: Chapter 4 – Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Chapter Essential Question: What strategies can you use to multiply?
Before
(Grade 2)
Represent and solve problems
involving addition and
subtraction. (2.OA.1)
Work with equal groups of
objects to gain foundations for
multiplication. (2.OA.3,
2.OA.4)
Understand place value.
(2.NBT.2)
Chapter Four Standards
Grade 3
Operations and Algebraic Thinking 3: Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in
situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g. by using drawings and equations
with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
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I can draw a picture, count by 2s, or use doubles to multiply with the factors 2 and 4.
I can use skip counting, a number line, or a bar model to multiply with the factors 5 and 10.
I can draw a picture, use 5s facts and addition, doubles, or a multiplication table to multiply with the factors 3 and 6.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking 5: Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide.
Examples: if 6 x 4 = 24 is known, then 4 x 6 = 24 is also known. (Commutative Property of Multiplication.) 3 x 5 x
2 can be found by 3 x 5 = 15, then 15 x 2 = 30, or by 5 x2 = 10, then 3 x 10 =30. (Associative Property of
Multiplication) Knowing that 8 x 5 = 40 and 8 x 2 = 16, one can find 8 x 7 as 8 x (5 +2) = (8 x 5) + (8 x 2) = 40 + 16 =
56. (Distributive Property)
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After
(Grade 4)
Use the four operations with
whole numbers to solve
problems. (4.OA.2, 4.OA.3)
Generalize and analyze
patterns. (4.OA.5)
Use place value understanding
and properties of operations
to perform multi-digit
arithmetic. (4.NBT. 5, 4.NBT.6)
I can use the Distributive Property to find products by breaking apart arrays.
I can use the Associative Property of Multiplication to multiply with three factors.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking 7: Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the
relationship between multiplication and division (e.g. knowing that 8 x 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or
properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.
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I can use the Commutative or Distributive Property or known facts to multiply with the factor 7.
I can use doubles, a number line, or the Associative Property of Multiplication to multiply with the factor 8.
I can use the Distributive Property with addition or subtraction or patterns to multiply with the factor 9.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking 8: Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. 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.
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I can solve multiplication problems by using the strategy make a table.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking 9: Identify arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or
multiplication table), and explain them using the properties of operations.
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I can identify and explain patterns on the multiplication table.
2014-2015 Math Curriculum Guides
Grade 3 – Chapter 4
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Grade 3: Chapter 4 – Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Chapter Essential Question: What strategies can you use to multiply?
Each day the math block will begin with 15 minutes of Daily Math Review and Mental Math. The focus of DMR should be either prerequisite standard skills or previous
chapter concepts that were not mastered. The focus of mental math should be based on the current Chapter’s skills and concepts. Adjust the amount of questions in DMR
and MM to fit into the 15 minute time block.
Suggested Chapter Pacing
Launching
the
Chapter
All lessons are paced for one day, unless otherwise indicated. Teachers may adjust to meet students’ needs.
PreReview Prerequisite Skills
Assessment
Day Before
Lesson 4.1
Lesson 4.1
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 3
Lesson 4.2
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 3
Lesson 4.3
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 3
Lesson 4.4
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 5
Draw It! TE 189I
Vocabulary Activity
Identify multiples of numbers TE 189H
I Can Statement
I can draw a picture, count by 2s,
or use doubles to multiply with the
factors 2 and 4.
I can use skip counting, a number line,
or a bar model to multiply with the
factors 5 and 10.
I can draw a picture, use 5s facts
and addition, doubles, or a
multiplication table to multiply
with the factors 3 and 6.
I can use the Distributive Property
to find products by breaking apart
arrays.
Lesson 4.5
I can use the Commutative or
Distributive Property or known facts to
multiply with the factor 7.
Lesson 4.6
I can use the Associative Property
of Multiplication to multiply with
three factors.
I can identify and explain patterns
on the multiplication table
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 7
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 5
Lesson 4.7
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 9
Lesson 4.8
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 7
Lesson 4.9
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 7
Lesson 4.10
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking 8
I can use doubles, a number line, or the
Associative Property of Multiplication
to multiply with the factor 8.
I can use the Distributive Property with
addition or subtraction or patterns to
multiply with the factor 9.
I can solve multiplication problems by
using the strategy make a table.
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Show What You Know Assessment
Identify Tier 2 and Tier 3 Groups for Small Group Instruction.
Vocabulary Builder
Preview Chapter Centers
School – Home Letter
Identify students who will need further
vocabulary support for Chapter Four.
Introduce chapter games, activities, and literature
students will be using during center time.
Read together and send
home.
Essential Question
Implementation Notes
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Counters
Introduce Activity: Story Time
Re-introduce Literature: Collections Times Four
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Review Activities: Line ‘Em Up and Factor Spin (Chapter 3)
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Introduce Activity: Tic Tac Toe Times 6
Introduce Literature: Here’s What I Do
How can you use the Distributive
Property to find products?
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Possible 2 day lesson
Square tiles
Review Activity: Hurray for Arrays (Chapter 3)
What strategies can you use to
multiply with 7?
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Review Game: Multiplication BINGO
Introduce Literature: Party Plans by the Numbers
Mid Chapter Checkpoint not required
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Review Activity: Diamond Derby
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Introduce game: Guess My Numbers
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Introduce Literature: The Workshop
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Possible 2 day lesson
Introduce activity: Sum Sentences
How can you multiply with 2 and 4?
How can you multiply with 5 and 10?
What are some ways to multiply with
3 and 6?
How can you use Associative Property
of Multiplication to find products?
How can you use properties to explain
patterns on the multiplication table?
What strategies can you use to
multiply with 8?
What strategies can you use to
multiply with 9?
How can you use the strategy make a
table to solve multiplication
problems?
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Grade 3 – Chapter 4
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Grade 3: Chapter 4 – Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Chapter Essential Question: What strategies can you use to multiply?
Resources and Centers for Chapter 4
Technology
Hands-On Resources
Digital Lesson: Engage
Fastt Math
Interactive White Board Lesson
Interactive Student Edition
iTools: Base-Ten Blocks
iTools: Counters
iTools: Number Charts
iTools: Number Lines
Math on the Spot Videos
Mega Math
Personal Math Trainer
Centers
Counting Tape
Math Board
Math Journal
Square Tiles
Yellow and Blue Crayons
Other Hands-On Resources may be needed for Small Group Instruction
Activities.
Activity: Diamond Derby
Activity: Factor Spin
Activity: Hurray for Arrays
Activity: Line ‘Em Up
Activity: Story Time
Activity: Tic-Tac-Toe Times 6
Activity: Sum Sentences
Literature: Collections Times Four
Literature: Here’s What I Do
Literature: Party Plans by the Numbers!
Literature: The Workshop
Games: Multiplication BINGO
Games: Guess My Numbers
Additional Resources for Chapter 4
Operations in Algebraic Thinking 3
Operations in Algebraic
Thinking 5
CGI Multi-Step Problem Bank
Patterns and Multiples
CGI Multi-Step Problem Bank
Containers
Candy Boxes
Video Lesson
Multiplying and Dividing on the Number Line
Looking for Equal Groups in the Real World,
Activity 2.1
Arrays and Slide Arrays
-Circles and Numbers (variation)
-Circles and Numbers – distributive (variation)
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Operations in Algebraic Thinking 7
CGI Multi-Step Problem Bank
Mastering the Basic Math Facts in
Multiplication and Division Chapter 2
Mastering the Basic Math Facts in
Multiplication and Division Chapter 3
Mastering the Basic Math Facts in
Multiplication and Division Chapter 4
Mastering the Basic Math Facts in
Multiplication and Division Chapter 5
Mastering the Basic Math Facts in
Multiplication and Division Chapter 6
Mastering the Basic Facts in Multiplication
and Division Chapter 7
Mastering the Basic Facts in Multiplication
and Division Chapter 8
Mastering the Basic Facts in Multiplication
and Division Chapter 9
Mastering the Basic Facts in Multiplication
and Division Chapter 10
Mastering the Basic Math Facts in
Multiplication and Division Chapter 11
4th Grade Multiplication and Division Story
Bank
2014-2015 Math Curriculum Guides
Grade 3 – Chapter 4
Operations in Algebraic Thinking 8
Operations in Algebraic
Thinking 9
CGI Multi-Step Problem Bank
Addition and Subtraction Story Bank
Chart It Out
Missing Elements
4th Grade Multiplication and Division
Story Bank
Real Life Situations
Money Under the Table
Spin to Win
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