3.4.D

Math3rd Grade

The Standard

determine the total number of objects when equally-sized groups of objects are combined or arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics

Teacher's field guide

What This Standard Means

What Students Need to Do

Students use multiplication to find totals in equal groups and rectangular arrays. They connect the number of groups and items in each group to the factors in an equation.

What Mastery Looks Like

A student can find the total in a model with equal groups or rows and columns. The student writes a matching multiplication equation and explains how the factors describe the model.

Common Misconceptions

Students may add the number of rows and columns instead of multiplying them. They may also count by ones, skip items, or use the wrong number in each group.

How to Assess It

Give this exit ticket: Draw a 6 by 8 array, write a multiplication equation, and find the total.

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Have students build a 7-row array with 6 counters in each row, then label the factors and product.

  2. Ask students to explain in writing how 4 groups of 9 and a 4 by 9 array show the same total.

  3. Students draw two number cards from 1 to 10, find the product, and verify it on a 10 by 10 grid.

  4. Arrange classroom chairs in equal rows, then have students write an equation and calculate how many chairs are present.

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