CAN DRIVE [DAY 4]
MULTIPLICATION
Real world multiplication lesson leveraging facts of 2, 5 and 10.
Intentionality
Math Talk
Visual Math Talk Prompt #1
Visual Math Talk Prompt #2
Visual Math Talk Prompt #3
Purposeful Practice
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Educator Discussion Area
Intentionality & Unit Overview

Length of Unit: 5 Days
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Students will explore modelling multiplication and solving multiplication problems using the array model.Â
Intentionality…
The purpose of the Day 4 activities is to reinforce key concepts from Day 3. Students will engage in a string of related problems through a math talk and will have an opportunity to complete independent purposeful practice. The math talk and purposeful practice serve to develop a deeper understanding of the following learning goals: :
- Build arrays for multiplication problems, understanding how rows and columns represent factors and the product.
- Use the array model to model multiplication facts and explore patterns in products, particularly those involving 5 and 10.
- Begin to explore the distributive property, breaking up larger numbers into smaller, more manageable parts to simplify multiplication.
- Practice multiplication using hands-on tools and visual aids, gradually moving from concrete to abstract understanding.
Math Talk
Teacher Prompt:
This string helps students observe how the facts of 5 and 10 are related, with 10 being double the 5 facts at each step. It provides opportunities for students to make connections and understand the doubling relationship.
Present each of the following multiplication sentences one at a time.Â
Co-construct the array with students while exploring the facts of 5 and 10. This will guide them through the process of noticing how the array changes with each multiplication sentence:
Multiplication sentences:
1 x 5Â
1 x 10
2 x 5
2 x 10
4 x 5
4 x 10
Visual Math Talk Prompt #1
Begin by showing the following silent animation video:Â
Visual Math Talk Prompt #2
Begin by showing the following silent animation.Â
Visual Math Talk Prompt #3
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Purposeful Practice
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Questions: Multiplication
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