Balanced Math Rotation
Grade 3: Unit 7 Round B
Curriculum Expectations:
 3m13: identify and represent the value of a digit in a number according to its
position in the number
 3m20: solve problems that arise from real-life situations and that relate to the
magnitude of whole numbers up to 1000
 3m24: add and subtract three-digit numbers, using concrete materials, studentgenerated algorithms, and standard algorithms
 3m27: relate multiplication of one-digit numbers and division of one-digit divisors
to real –life situations, using a variety of tools and strategies
Math Journal
Math Games
How many numbers can you make using the digits 1, 2, 3,
and 4? You can only use each digit once in each number.
Spill the Beans

Math Facts
From Nelson Textbook p. 155
Close to 100
 From Math Games for Independent Practice p. 3239
Shared
Problem-Solving
Kathleene and Connor go to a store to buy paint and
brushes. One bottle of paint costs $5, and 1 brush costs
$3.
Kathleene buys 1 bottle of paint and 4 brushes.
Connor buys 2 bottles of paint and 1 brush.
How much more money does Kathleene spend than
Connor? (EQAO 2013 #8)
Guided Math
Using a Problem Solving Model
Lucas has 325 hockey cards. He buys 7 more packages of
hockey cards. Each package contains 5 hockey cards. How
many cards does Jake have now? (EQAO 2011 #5)
 Work through the problem with the group, using
the 4-part problem solving model to guide solution
1. Understand the problem
2. Make a plan
3. Carry out the plan
4. Communicate your answer
 Encourage clear communication and discussion of
strategies
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
How many numbers can you make using
the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4? You can only
use each digit once in each number.
Lucas has 325 hockey cards. He buys 7 more
packages of baseball cards. Each package
contains 5 baseball cards.
How many cards does Lucas have now?
Lucas has 325 hockey cards. He buys 7 more
packages of baseball cards. Each package
contains 5 baseball cards.
How many cards does Lucas have now?
Lucas has 325 hockey cards. He buys 7 more
packages of baseball cards. Each package
contains 5 baseball cards.
How many cards does Lucas have now?
Lucas has 325 hockey cards. He buys 7 more
packages of baseball cards. Each package
contains 5 baseball cards.
How many cards does Lucas have now?
Lucas has 325 hockey cards. He buys 7 more
packages of baseball cards. Each package
contains 5 baseball cards.
How many cards does Lucas have now?
Kathleene and Connor go to a store to buy paint and brushes. One bottle of
paint costs $5, and 1 brush costs $3.
Kathleene buys 1 bottle of paint and 4 brushes.
Connor buys 2 bottles of paint and 1 brush.
How much more money does Kathleene spend than Connor?
Kathleene and Connor go to a store to buy paint and brushes. One bottle of
paint costs $5, and 1 brush costs $3.
Kathleene buys 1 bottle of paint and 4 brushes.
Connor buys 2 bottles of paint and 1 brush.
How much more money does Kathleene spend than Connor?
Kathleene and Connor go to a store to buy paint and brushes. One bottle of
paint costs $5, and 1 brush costs $3.
Kathleene buys 1 bottle of paint and 4 brushes.
Connor buys 2 bottles of paint and 1 brush.
How much more money does Kathleene spend than Connor?
Kathleene and Connor go to a store to buy paint and brushes. One bottle of
paint costs $5, and 1 brush costs $3.
Kathleene buys 1 bottle of paint and 4 brushes.
Connor buys 2 bottles of paint and 1 brush.
How much more money does Kathleene spend than Connor?