MA19.3.1

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.

Unpacked Content

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.

Vocabulary

Equal groups
Equation
Expression
Factor
Product
Array
Row
Column
Skip count

Aligned Learning Resources

Math Race Mania

Blossom and Snappy Seek Fame and Fortune/Count on It!

Groundhog's Garden Arrays

Lego Toy Assessment Activity

Quick Images for Multiplication

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