2 3 digit Multiplication

February 2017

Unit Planning Organizer

Subject: Math Grade: 4

Date and Unit Duration: February 2017 (approximately 4 weeks).

1. Unit Overview Focusing Question

2 and 3 digit by 1 digit multiplication

2. General Learning Outcomes for Unit

Strand: Number Sense
3. Focusing Questions for Unit (Related Questions)
1. What methods can be used to make sense of 2 and 3 digit multiplication?
2. How can base 10 blocks be used to make sense of 2 and 3 digit multiplication?
3. How can estimation be used to find products?
4. How can we use models to determine products?
5. How can the FOIL method be used to multiply large numbers?
5. Specific Learning Outcomes for Unit
Knowledge: Students will
1. Demonstrate an understanding of multiplication (2 and 3 by 1 digit) to solve
problems.

Note: students use a variety of strategies.

Established Goals:

1. Students describe a variety of methods for multiplying large

numbers.
2. Students demonstrate a strong understanding of multiplying
large numbers.
Summative Assessments:
1. Math Review Thursday which will cover the content
taught during that week, as well as previous weeks. In
this unit, math review Thursday will be covered by
sections in the Mathworks 4 homework booklet.
2. Short review worksheets to test comprehension of facts.
3. Final review.
Various formative assessments are also included in lessons
such as whiteboard answers, movement exercises, mad
minutes, and practice exercises from Math Makes Sense.

Modifications:

I will be shortening the weekly math review assignment, as well as

practice exercise pages for students who struggle at staying on task.

Adaptations:

Differentiated instruction for audio, visual, and kinesthetic learners.