Operations &

Algebraic Thinking
Represent and Solve Problems Involving Multiplication and Division

3rd Grade Math Lesson

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Now that we’ve mastered the multiplication chart, how can

we start to think of math problems that could be applied to

the real world?

Grouping Numbers While Multiplying

4x3=? 12! Correct!

What Would This Mean in a Word Problem?

If a school of fish is 4 fish And there are three

... schools of fish . . .

There Would be 12 Fish in Total! CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.1

Word Problem Example!

Hawaii is known for its beautiful oceans that are filled with different sea creatures. A scuba
diver sees groups of sea turtles. Each group has 5 sea turtles. How many groups will the scuba
diver have to see in order to see a total of 30 sea turtles?

Be Sure to Draw a Picture of the DIfferent Groups of Sea Turtles to Go Along With Your Answer

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.1
Interpreting Whole Number Quotients

84 ÷ 12 = ? 7! That’s Correct!

What Would This Mean in a Word Problem?

There are 7 groups of 12 OR . . . There are 12 groups of 8

Both Equal 84 as a
Total!

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.2
Create Your Own Division Example!

Here are some topic ideas…

- Starfish
- Hawaiian Islands
- Flamingo
- Coconuts
- Palm Trees
- Sharks

Class Example

If I had 8 icecream cones on a

Class Example Answer
sunny beach day and I wanted
to share evenly with 4 of my
2 icecream cones
friends, how many ice cream
each!
cones would each friend get? CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.2