Lego Toy Assessment Activity

Learning Resource Type

Learning Activity

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

Overview

This learning activity should be used as an assessment activity that allows students to explain their thinking to solve problems involving equal groups for multiplication. Students will solve an equal groups multiplication word problem illustrating their thinking. They will then have to defend their answer on an extension problem.

Phase

After/Explain/Elaborate

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 3

MA19.3.1
Illustrate the product of two whole numbers as equal groups by identifying the number of groups and the number in each group and represent as a written expression.

Vocabulary

Equal groups
Equation
Expression
Factor
Product
Array
Row
Column
Skip count

Knowledge

Students know:

that in multiplication, one factor represents the number of groups and the other factor represents the number of items in each group, and the product represents the total number of items in all of the groups.

Skills

Students are able to:

Use a model or drawing to illustrate the product of two whole numbers.
Write an expression or equation to represent the product of two whole numbers identifying the number of equal groups and the group size.

Understanding

Students understand that:

a multiplication problem can be interpreted as x groups of y objects.

Learning Objectives

Students will illustrate the number of groups and the number in each group and represent the product as a written expression.

Activity Details

Students will use the "Lego Toy Assessment Activity" sheet to solve an equal group multiplication word problem. Students must illustrate the problem and write an equation to find the total number of legos. They will then extend the problem by comparing Max's lego amount to Bree's lego amount. They must defend their thinking. This activity can be completed independently or with partners. A class discussion may follow or the activity can be taken up for further assessment.

Assessment Strategies

Students will complete the Lego Toy Assessment Sheet.

Background / Preparation

Each student will need a copy of the activity sheet.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UcBBGyxNX_mq549DPOl3lHMrSieC4FLMM7ceMhlXQJ4…

Approved Date

2022-06-19

Owner (Author)

scarver17

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