Grade 03 Mathematics - EC: M03.B-O.1.2.2

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
Questions/activities that grow in complexity
Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance

Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content

M03.B-O.1.2.2 M03.B-O.1.2.2

Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication (up to and including 10 × 10) or division (limit dividends through 50 and limit divisors and quotients through 10) equation relating three whole numbers. Example: Determine the unknown number that makes an equation true.

Activities

16 ÷ ☐ = 8
☐ x 7 = 63

Bianca placed 28 textbooks on ☐ desks. Each desk received two textbooks. Write a number sentence to represent this situation, and then solve.
Anthony bought 3 buckets containing ☐ baseballs for the batting cages. He hit all 27 balls in the cages. Write a number sentence to represent this situation, and then solve.

Create a situation to represent the number sentence 36 ÷ ☐ = 4. Include the answer to your situation.
Create a situation that can be represented by a multiplication or division number sentence to trade with a partner. Be prepared with an answer key to check your partner’s work.

Answer Key/Rubric

2
9
28 ÷ ☐ = 2
☐ = 14
3 x ☐ = 27
☐ = 9
Situations will vary. Student answers should be 9 and relevant to their situation.
Situations will vary. Students can work together to check accuracy of answers.