Step 1: Read the problem
Step 2: Identify the key words/numbers
Step 3: Set up the mathematical problem
Step 4: Solve the problem
Below is a video which can help students and adults help understand better how to solve multiplication problems.
After completing the video possibly once or twice you should try to apply what you learned in the video to word problems.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.3
Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7
Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers
Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers
Hi Treniece!
ReplyDeleteI love this post about solving all problems and multiplication. As a young student, I NEVER followed steps and it really always hurt me in the end. Following steps early gets you ready for things like algebra, calculus, all of those fun math subjects!
The multiplication video great, my eyes were glued to the screen. Thinking about younger students, they learn the best when they are interested in a topic. The video you have above would 100% grasp students attention.
Using pictures for learning multiplication is also key! Making a worksheet fun and colorful is another useful trick to get the students attention. Word problems will also help the students understand they there can be multiple variations of multiplication problems.
Great work!
Alex
Treniece,
ReplyDeleteI love how you broke down the word problem into steps starting with reading the problem, then finding key words, set up the problem, then solve. I never thought how many steps actually go into solving word problems, and when you write it out like that, it makes sense how confusing it may be for students. That video was a super helpful visual aid as well for helping students.
I like how you included the math standards on the bottom as a link. By looking at the standard, you can see what exactly the student needs to get out of the lesson therefore making sure you hit all the key areas during your lesson.
Great post!
Freddie