Multiplication and division fun!

We started learning about multiplication and division in October and the students are having fun using games and books to supplement our learning.

Students learned about multiplication as equal groups of items by playing the game "Circles and Stars" (from the book, Math by All Means: Multiplication - Grade 3, by Marilyn Burns)  Many parents were introduced to the game in the homework packet.

Students learned about multiplication as arrays using the entertaining book, Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream, by Cindy Neuschwander.  It made us a little bit hungry.

Students learned about division as partitioning items into equal groups using a game from Laura Candler's book, Mastering Math Facts, called "Goldfish Division."

Beginning in November, students will start earning their ice cream scoops as they learn their multiplication facts. (Again, hats off to Laura Candler.)  Our initial focus will be on the facts from 1 - 5.  When everyone has learned their facts all the way through the 10s, we are going to celebrate with a big ice cream sundae party.

Check back in a couple of weeks and see what our math bulletin board looks like!