Third graders can solve multiplication and division problems quickly by recognizing the relationship between the two operations.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students solve word problems where they must use division and then multiplication to find the answers. Includes video demonstrating a...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video models how to solve a multiplication word problem using pictures, writing the number sentence and solving.

Students will solve these word problems using knowledge of comparing equations. CCSS.Math.Content.4.OA.A.1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison

Math 4-problem practice exercise on the distributive property of multiplication.

Math 4-problem practice exercise on understanding visual representations of the distributive property of multiplication.

The purpose of this task is for students to solve problems involving the four operations and draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several categories. Aligns with 3.NBT.A.2;...

This is the third problem in a series of three tasks involving fraction multiplication that can be solved with pictures or number lines. Aligns with 5.NF.B.6.

Many real world problems appear similar. Even when children might know what operation to choose when the problem only involves whole numbers, they often are confused with fractions. It is also important for learners to know that 18x25 is...

This task uses language, half of the stamps, that students associate with multiplication by the fraction 1/2. Students will understand half of 120 to mean the number obtained by dividing 120 by 2. For students who are unfamiliar with...

At this site, math word problems are presented in an exciting and creative format. Students attempt to find solutions to hilarious situations using their mathematical skills. To do this they must solve various math problems in a certain...

You won first place at your school Science Fair and have 2 choices for your prize!! The purpose of this task is for learners to compare two options for a prize where the value of one is given $2 at a time, giving them an opportunity to...

Third graders can solve real world problems using their understanding of multiplication and division and the relationship they share.

Even though students can solve this problem by multiplying, it is unlikely they will. Here it is much easier to answer the question if you can think of multiplying a number by a factor as scaling the number. Aligns with 5.NF.B.5.

This task presents three problems about money spent on grandchildren at a fair. The first problem involves decimal multiplication and the other two require decimal division. The lesson includes two additional lesson attachments that...

Interpret fraction data on dot plots to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to solve simple word problems involving length and multiplication. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:35]...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to identify multiplication patterns and to recall their multiplication facts to fill in missing numbers. Includes video...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must identify the multiplication equations that do not match. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:42] and a set of...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to identify the common factors of two whole numbers from the basic multiplication facts. Includes video demonstrating a...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to solve equations involving multiplication and division using the correct order of operations. Includes video...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to identify multiplication patterns and to use their division facts to fill in missing factors. Includes video...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to identify the greatest common factor of two whole numbers that are one or two digits. Includes video demonstrating a...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to identify common multiples of two single-digit numbers. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:28] and a set...