Solving for the Unknown: Multiplication and Division Bundle with Game

Subject: Math, Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Type: Lesson Plan Bundle

Skills:

• Collaborate with peers and practice the "language" of math
• Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation
• Practice understanding that a symbol or letter can be used for the unknown in an equation and both sides of an equation equal the same amount
• Explain the relationship between the 3 numbers in a multiplication and division problem (fact families)
• Demonstrate their understanding of determining the unknown whole number  by playing "Match It and Snatch It!"

Materials Needed:

• Blank paper
• Pencil, crayons/colored pencils
• Document camera or whiteboard

 

Printable Resources:

• Printable Student Resources:
  • “Exit Slips” (as an optional assessment component) (1 copy per student)
  • "Game Sets 1-5” cards (5 different game sets, all 2 pages each) (each pair will need several different sets to play with)
  •  “Equations: Balancing Act” (1 copy per student)
• Printable Teacher Resources:
  • “Notes” (1 copy for display)
  • “Equations: Balancing Act Answer Key” (1 copy for display)
  • “Example Solutions” (1 copy for display)
  • “Example Solution” for game (1 copy for display)

CCSS: 3.OA.A4

File Type: PDF Document