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A lesson plan for Grades 3–5 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Appropriate grades
3–5
Subjects
mathematics (algebra, patterns)
Provider
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Using the E-Example simulation, students will model multiplication facts on the number line and compare various representations. Illuminations provides all activity sheets necessary for completing the lesson. Using an online simulation program, students predict which runner will be farther along by multiplying strides by distance traveled.

Students will:

  • Compare representations of multiplication on the number line.
  • Find the product of two factors 0-9.

NCTM Standards and Expectation covered in this lesson include:

  • Describe, extend, and make generalizations about geometric and numeric patterns.
  • Represent and analyze patterns and functions, using words, tables, and graphs.
  • Model problem situations with objects and use representations such as graphs, tables, and equations to draw conclusions.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 3

  • Goal 1: Number and Operations - The learner will model, identify, and compute with whole numbers through 9,999.
    • Objective 1.06: Develop flexibility in solving problems by selecting strategies and using mental computation, estimation, calculators or computers, and paper and pencil.
  • Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will recognize, determine, and represent patterns and simple mathematical relationships.
    • Objective 5.01: Describe and extend numeric and geometric patterns.
    • Objective 5.02: Extend and find missing terms of repeating and growing patterns.

Grade 4

  • Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of mathematical relationships.
    • Objective 5.01: Identify, describe, and generalize relationships in which:
      • Quantities change proportionally.
      • Change in one quantity relates to change in a second quantity.
    • Objective 5.02: Translate among symbolic, numeric, verbal, and pictorial representations of number relationships.
    • Objective 5.03: Verify mathematical relationships using:
      • Models, words, and numbers.
      • Order of operations and the identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties.

Grade 5

  • Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and elementary algebraic representation.
    • Objective 5.01: Describe, extend, and generalize numeric and geometric patterns using tables, graphs, words, and symbols.
    • Objective 5.02: Use algebraic expressions, patterns, and one-step equations and inequalities to solve problems.