General Information
Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.
Test Item Specifications
All values in items may not exceed whole number multiplication facts of 10 x 10 or the related division facts. Items must provide the equation. Students may not be required to create the equation.
No
No context
Sample Test Items (3)
| Test Item # | Question | Difficulty | Type |
| Sample Item 1 | A division problem is shown. 9 = [ ] ÷ 3 What is the value of the unknown number? |
N/A | EE: Equation Editor |
| Sample Item 2 | What is the value of the unknown number in the equation 72 ÷ [ ] = 9 ?
|
N/A | EE: Equation Editor |
| Sample Item 3 | What is the value of the unknown number in the equation 6 × 3 = [ ] ?
|
N/A | MC: Multiple Choice |
Related Courses
| Course Number1111 | Course Title222 |
| 5012050: | Grade Three Mathematics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 7712040: | Access Mathematics Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 5012055: | Grade 3 Accelerated Mathematics (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 5012015: | Foundational Skills in Mathematics 3-5 (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
Related Resources
Educational Games
| Name | Description |
| Patterns in Algebra | This website is a game that incorporates algebraic thinking with patterning. It can be used for third or fourth grade students. |
| Arithmetic Workout | This interactive Flash applet offers three ways for students to practice basic fact skills related to multiplication and division. Users control the challenge level by choosing the size of the blank multiplication grid displayed by the applet. In Multiply mode users type in the product that completes a multiplication sentence. In Factor mode users click a grid cell that matches a given product. In Divide mode users type in a missing factor in the displayed multiplication sentence. A sound effect and timing feature are optional. |
Formative Assessments
| Name | Description |
| Multiplication and Division Equations | Students are given multiplication and division equations within 100 and asked to find the missing numbers. The missing numbers are presented in all positions. |
| Missing Numbers In Multiplication Equations | Students are given multiplication equations with products within 50 and are asked to find missing numbers. The missing numbers are presented in all positions. |
| Missing Numbers In Division Equations | Students are given division equations involving numbers within 50 and are asked to find missing numbers. The missing numbers are presented in all positions. |
| Find the Unknown Number | Students are given multiplication and division equations within 50 and are asked to find missing numbers. The missing numbers are presented in all positions. |
Lesson Plans
| Name | Description |
| Discovering the Mystery Factor Through Arrays | Students will begin with the use of manipualtives to solve for unknown factors by building arrays. They will progress to drawn models as mastery is shown with manipulatives. |
| Cupid's Carnival Rides | In this lesson, students will look at different carnival rides and will determine which ride will make the most profit by looking at factors such as number of tickets per ride, the cost per ticket, the length of the ride, the number of hours the ride is open and the cost to operate the ride. Students will need to use different operations in order to solve the tasks and will be required to do multi-steps. Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom. |
| Giddy Up, Round Up: Relating Division to Multiplication | In this lesson, students will learn to solve division problems by relating them to multiplication facts. Practice materials focus on the 6's and 8's multiplication facts. |
| Tasty Algebra: Using toasted O cereal to find the missing factor in a multiplication equation. | In this lesson students will use Cheerios to solve multiplication equations relating 3 whole numbers from word problems that include missing factors ranging from one through ten. Students will also argue the validity of multiplication equations that include missing factors and products with corresponding word problems. |
| Field Trip Fundraiser | This 3rd grade MEA asks students to work as a team to figure out which product would be the best choice for their fundraiser for their field trip. They will compare two vendor's products and make a decision about which product would be the best option for their school. Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom. |
Virtual Manipulatives
| Name | Description |
| The Multiplication Game | This fun game lets the learners use their multiplication skills to beat the computer. Both the learner and the computer take turns moving one marker at a time. Whoever get 4 in a row first will win the game. |
| Arithmetic | The students will be given mutiplication and division problems which they must answer. They also have the option of being given a number then stating the factors of how that number was attained using either multiplication or division. |
Student Resources
Educational Game
| Name | Description |
| Patterns in Algebra: | This website is a game that incorporates algebraic thinking with patterning. It can be used for third or fourth grade students. |
Virtual Manipulative
| Name | Description |
| Arithmetic: | The students will be given mutiplication and division problems which they must answer. They also have the option of being given a number then stating the factors of how that number was attained using either multiplication or division. |
Parent Resources
Virtual Manipulative
| Name | Description |
| The Multiplication Game: | This fun game lets the learners use their multiplication skills to beat the computer. Both the learner and the computer take turns moving one marker at a time. Whoever get 4 in a row first will win the game. |