The Power of Groups: Operations and Algebraic Thinking · Algebraic Thinking

Patterns in Multiplication

Investigating how multiplication represents repeated addition and equal groups in real world scenarios.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the structure of an array help us skip count more efficiently?
  2. 2Why does the product remain the same when we change the order of the factors?
  3. 3When is it more helpful to use multiplication than addition?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.D.9CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.1
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Power of Groups: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Period: Algebraic Thinking

Suggested Methodologies

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan Templates

More in The Power of Groups: Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Division as Fair Sharing

Understanding division as the process of partitioning a total into equal shares or groups.

2 methodologies

Solving Multi-Step Mysteries

Applying the four operations to solve two step word problems and assessing the reasonableness of answers.

1 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU