Multiplication

The Measurement II Test grades are in the grade book. I am so proud of the students’ test grades. We have started the Multiplication Unit followed by the Division Unit. Third grade students are expected to:


Recognize and solve problems in multiplication situations.
Learn and apply multiplication facts through 12 by 12 using concrete models.
Solve and record multiplication problems (up to two-digits times one-digit).
Before the end of the year we will introduce up to two-digits times two-digits.

We have already started working with arrays to help learn the multiplication facts. I cannot stress enough how important it is for your child to memorize all the multiplication facts through 12 x 12. Please use any strategy that works best for your child. Some children may need flash cards while others may need to write them several times each. There are many games and practice websites on-line. Just google multiplication facts to find sources. To stay on target, we will cover at least two facts per week. Here is the order of facts I plan to follow: multiply by 2, 4, 5, 10, 0, 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12. I will give non-graded quizzes each week for practice. This week we will cover the 2‘s and 4’s facts. Next week we will cover the 5’s and 10’s facts. I'll keep you updated with our facts as we go :o)