"Great TRS resource!"
July 5, 2019, Kacie Maxwell
Building an Understanding of Multiplication
In this unit, students represent multiplication facts through the use of context. The models for this unit include objects, pictorial, area models, equal groups, arrays, strip diagrams, and equations. Students use the properties of multiplication to solve one step problems. Basic fact strategies- doubles, doubles plus one, double doubles, 5's, 10's and 9 are taught. This unit prepares students for division!
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- struggling each week to write lesson plans that meet the rigor of the TEKS.
- searching endlessly for resources that will help kids learn math while being challenged and engaged.
- staying late everyday after school working on plans and creating everything from scratch.
You are exhausted from working with students all day,
and still have to prep, write and create.
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"If you teach in Texas, you will love this bundle!"
Nicole J. (TpT review) October 14, 2018
Days 1-5
The unit kicks off with a Word Splash! Students use their background knowledge to guess what the unit is about based on the picture. This gives you a chance to see what they already know and identify misconceptions from Day 1!
Day 2: Representing Multiplication Facts
Strategies Include:
- Skip counting
- Number Line
Students practice on Math Mats by choosing a multiplication expression and representing it 4 different ways!
Day 3: Arrays
Students learn all about arrays to help them represent multiplication facts. Students practice writing the multiplication fact based on an array.
Day 4: Area Models
Two different SCOOTS are included to practice with an area model! A griddable answer sheet is included to help students get ready for STAAR.
Day 5: Bring it all together with a game of pictionary. Students use their knowledge of all of the strategies for multiplication to represent a fact.
Puzzles are included to help in small group instruction. Students match pictures of each fact
"If you are a Texas teacher who follows the TEKS Resource System, you won't regret purchasing this. The unit is well laid out and has great activities in each lesson!"
November 17, 2017, Kari H.
Days 6-10
Day 6: I will solve one-step involving multiplication within 100 using strategies based on objects, pictorial models, properties of operations, and recall of facts.
Math Huddle: 3 Read Strategy
Get students talking about possible problems they can solve!
Beat the Teacher Game for Small Group Instruction
Day 7 & 8: Problem Solving
In this lesson, students learn about the properties of operations.
- Commutative
- Associative
- Distributive
They will model problem solving 4 different ways!
Day 9 & 10: I will represent and solve one-step multiplication problems within 100 strip diagrams.
In this lesson, students learn how to model multiplication on a strip diagram.
Day 11-12
Day 11 & 12 I will describe a multiplication expression as a comparison such as 3 x 24 represents 3 times as much as 24.
Students learn all about a multiplication comparison using a strip diagram. Roll a Problem game is included for a fun practice!
