1. EQ:How can I solve multi-step word problems involving multiplication and division?
October 30, 2013

2. Standard
MCC3.OA.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems.
MCC3.OA.8 Solve problems involving four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.

3. Number Talk

4. What is division?
It means to separate into equal groups

5. Practice problem # 1
There were 21 cookies in the box. Tim, Sue, and Jan wanted to share the cookies equally. How many cookie did each child get?

6. Practice Problem #2
Chris has 28 cactus plants. He keeps his cactus plants in 7 even rows. How many cactus plants are in each row?

7. Work Time
Complete division practice page
Guided Math groups

8. What does it mean to divide?
Closing
What does it mean to divide?