The children are very excited that we are now moving on to multiplication. We are starting by thinking about the concept of multiplication being repeated addition, or equal groups of things. We will then move into facts after that. Some of the vocabulary that we will be using are:
multiplication: an operation that gives the total number when you join equal groups
factors: numbers that are multiplied to give a product
product: the answer to a multiplication problem
array: a way of displaying objects in equal rows
Commutative Property of Multiplication: numbers can be multiplied in any order and the product will be the same
Some of the standards that we are working on are:
3.OA.A.1 Write multiplication sentences for repeated addition situations and find products
3.OA.A.3 Write multiplication sentences for arrays and use arrays to find products
3.OA.B.5 Write multiplication sentences and use the Communtattive Property of Multiplication
3.OA.A.3 Write math stories for given multiplication facts
3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.D.9 Use objects, words, pictures, numbers, and technology to provide a written explanation reflecting their understanding
Please look in your child's folder for the Home School Connection letter regarding this unit. Several new games have been added to this website to help your child practice multiplication. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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