Virginia SOL 3.CE.2.a
The Standard
Represent multiplication and division of whole numbers through 10 × 10, including in a contextual situation, using a variety of approaches and models (e.g., repeated addition/subtraction, equal-sized groups/sharing, arrays, equal jumps on a number line, using multiples to skip count).
Virginia Standards of Learning for Mathematics · The student will recall with automaticity multiplication and division facts through 10 × 10; and represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step contextual problems using multiplication and division with whole numbers.
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What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students show multiplication and division situations with pictures, objects, arrays, equations, or number lines. They connect equal groups and skip counting to multiplication, then use sharing or grouping to show division.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students choose an array, equal groups, repeated addition, or a number line to match a problem. They write a correct equation and explain what each number represents. They can use the same model to show related multiplication and division facts.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may count objects one by one instead of using equal groups or known facts. They may confuse the number of groups with the number in each group. They may draw a model that does not match their equation or omit the unit in the answer.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: “There are 28 apples packed equally into 4 bags. Draw a model, write an equation, and explain what 7 means.”
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs 24 counters to build 6 groups of 4 and 4 groups of 6, then record the matching equations.
Ask students to compare an array and a number line for 30 divided by 5, then explain which model is clearer.
In pairs, draw two factor cards from 1 to 10, build an array, and write two multiplication and two division equations.
Pack 32 crayons into 4 equal boxes, then have students sketch the boxes, solve, and label crayons per box.
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