Grade 3 Multiplication Lesson Plan: Illustrating Multiplication

Grade 3 Multiplication Lesson Plan: Illustrating Multiplication
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Objective

Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 x 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. MA3-OA-A-1

Materials and Preparation

“Amanda Bean’s Amazing Dream” by Cindy Neuschwander

White 12” x 18” construction paper, one piece per student

Glue

Markers

Variety of stickers, beans, buttons, etc.

Slips of paper, each with a different single digit multiplication problem (one for each student)

Procedure

Show students the book “Amanda Bean’s Amazing Dream” and say, “Poor Amanda! She loves to count, but she is having trouble counting larger groups of things in a fast way. Maybe she will be convinced that there is an easier way!”

Read and discuss the book and then provide supplies for students to show four ways to solve a multiplication problem.

Activity

Ask students to create a poster illustrating an array, repeated addition, fact family and groups as a way to find the product of the problem.

  • Give each student a slip of paper with a multiplication problem on it.
  • Provide white paper, glue, markers, crayons and a variety of objects such as stickers, beans, buttons, etc.
  • Show students how to fold the 12”x18” piece of paper to make four equal sections.
  • Label each section: “Repeated Addition,” “An Array,” “Fact Family” and “Groups.”
  • If necessary, do an example together.
  • Encourage students to make their projects neat, colorful and accurate!

References

  • Neuschwander, Cindy. Amanda Bean’s Amazing Dream. Scholastic Press, 1998.