MULTIPLIC ATION
Contributor: Kobie Williams Sample NearPod Lesson In this unit, third grade students will be introduced to the operation of multiplication. Learning how to use multiplication may be di cult for these learners when trying to say multiplication facts uently. Multiplication may be di cult to learn because the necessary connections aren’t being made or there is are issues combining memorization and strategy. Students may also get confused on representing multiplication facts. Students may have these problems because they aren’t being broken down into chunks that are manageable for them. They may also have these problems because they are lacking the connection or resources of using manipulatives when solving math problems between the math facts. Integrating digital tools will help revolutionize my unit plan such as multiplication fact videos that will give students an engaging way to practice their uency. Students will have the opportunity to participate in partner practice, card games, and other fact-based student-centered activities during independent stations/centers. Families will also be provided with practice websites and applications that will keeps students engaged and interested to the topic at hand. Multiplication is important for students to learn because it is a skill we use in our daily lives, especially when it comes to handling money.
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.1 Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be expressed as 5 × 7.
