Christy Chen

Standards- 3.OA.A.1- Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Represent and solve

problems involving multiplication and division. Interpret products of whole
numbers, e.g., interpret 5x7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects
each.
Objectives- Students will be able to demonstrate how multiplication works through
grouping the manipulative.
Students will be able to properly use manipulative to help them make and
understand multiplication number sentences.
ProcedureMaterials1.) Blue squares with fantasy book written on it
2.) Red squares with mystery book written on it
3.) Yellow squares with non-fiction book written on it
4.) Worksheet with the word problem on it
Introduction- Have students sit at their assigned tables (5 tables and 4 kids at
each table) Ask the children how many kids are at each table (starting at table 1).
Then have the children state how many tables there are. 5 tables, 4 kids at each
table. Then ask the children how many kids there are in the classroom (20 kids).
Write the number of tables, the number of kids at each table and then the total
number of kids on the board. Then have a children turn and talk to a partner about a
number sentence. 5 tables x 4 students= 20 students all together.
Pass out the squares and worksheet to each table
Have children work on the word problem in groups of 2 (the partner they are sitting
next to at their tables)
Word Problem:
Miss Chens 3 friends have gone to the library Sally, Sam and Susan. They
each chose their own books. Each friend chose 6 fantasy books, 4 mystery
books, and 3 non-fiction books. Use the book squares to help you. Then, draw
a picture and show your work.
1.)
2.)
3.)
4.)

How many fantasy books do they have all together?

How many mystery books do they have all together?
How many non-fiction books do they have all together?
How many books do they have all together?

They should be showing groupings that represent multiplication. Ex: fantasy books
all together- 3 groups (Sally Sam, Susan) with 6 blue squares in each group.
Walk around make sure they are representing their groups correctly
Conclusion-

Go over the answers

Fantasy books- 18 books
Mystery books- 12 books
Non-fiction books- 9 books
All together- 39 books
Have certain groups raise their hands and explain their work to the class.
AssessmentExit card- Give word problem
Sally, Sam and Susan also each chose 8 magazines. How many
magazines did they have all together? Draw a picture to show
your work. Write a number sentence.
Make sure children are drawing pictures that represent the different groupings they
did. 3 groups of 8 squares. Make sure that they got the answer 24. Make sure their
number sentence reads 3people x 8 magazines =24 magazines all together 3x8=24

Name:

Date:

Miss Chens 3 friends have gone to the library Sally, Sam and Susan. They each
chose their own books. Each friend chose 6 fantasy books, 4 mystery books, and 3
non-fiction books. Use the book squares to help you. Then, draw a picture and show
your work.
1.) How many fantasy books do they have all together?

Word Sentence: _______x_________=___________

2.) How many mystery books do they have all together?

Word Sentence: _______x_______=___________

3.) How many non-fiction books do they have all together?

Word Sentence: ______x______=___________

4.) How many books do they have all together?

Word Sentence:

Exit Card:

Sally, Sam and Susan also each chose 8 magazines. How many
magazines did they have all together? Draw a picture to show
your work. Write a number sentence.

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Fantasy
Books

Mystery
Books

Non-Fiction
Books