Multiplication and Division Word Problems: Creating Visual Models

Subject: Math, Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

• Collaborate with peers and practice key math vocabulary
• Read and extract information to help solve a multi-step word problem using all four operations
• Use the acronym CUBES to follow the "steps for solving word problems
• Create visual models (arrays) for word problems
• Complete an exit ticket to help guide planning next instructional steps

Materials Needed:

• Blank paper
• Pencil, crayons/colored pencils
• Student dry erase boards (1 per team) –or- use paper and a marker
• Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

• Student Resources:
  • “Exit Slips” (as an optional assessment component) (1 copy per   student)
  • “Word Problems” (1 copy per student)
  • "Solving Multiplication and Division Word Problems” (1 copy per   student)
• Teacher Resources:
  • “Solving Word Problems: Cubes” poster (1 copy for display)

CCSS: 3.OA.3

File Type: PDF Document