Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Counting Dots in Arrays
This task aims to show students that there is often more than one way to represent a quantity. This lesson also lays a foundation for students to understand the commutative property of multiplication.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Connor and Makayla Discuss Multiplication
The purpose of this task is to have students think about the meaning of multiplying a number by a fraction, and use this burgeoning understanding of fraction multiplication to make sense of the commutative property of multiplication in...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Counting Dots in Arrays
This activity addresses CCSS 2.OA.C.4 where students count dots in an array using repeated addition. This skill lays the foundation for an understanding of multiplication.