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0 Jan 05, 2023

Multiplication

Teacher Lingo

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What do you notice?

What do you wonder?

The students shared their ideas about the images.

We concluded that 8 is an even number, because 8 counters can be placed in sets of 2 with no leftover counters.

Next, we discussed the following images. What can we count? How might we count?

We documented our thinking.

Key ideas:

exploring the concept of odd and even numbers
examining equal groups related to repeated-addition equations (e.g., 5 + 5 + 5 = 15)
visualizing equal groups with arrays and area models

Unit Vocabulary

Then, we used manipulatives to create our own arrays.

Making Arrays

Make arrays with square tiles and record the repeated-addition and multiplication equations.

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16

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Same & Different: Rainbow Arrays

How are pictures A and B mathematically the same, and how are they different?

The students shared their thinking and reasoning.

Finally, we shared our ideas about the following picture.

Spring Garden

Show what is happening using pictures, models, or numbers.
What do you notice? What do you wonder?
What math questions can you ask about this situation?

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