We start the unit by working on fact fluency up to 9 x 9. Some students may want to challenge themselves and work on their fluency up to 12 x 12.
Outcome: Demonstrate, with and without concrete materials, an understanding of multiplication (2-digit by 2-digit) to solve problems.
These are the two methods taught in class. Once students have practiced both methods, they choose the method that works best for them.
After building our multiplication fact fluency, we discuss the relationship between multiplication and division by learning about fact families. If students know their multiplication facts, then they know their division facts too!
Outcome: Demonstrate, with and without concrete materials, an understanding of division (3-digit by 1-digit), and interpret remainders to solve problems.
These are the two methods taught in class. Once students have practiced both methods, they choose the method that works best for them.