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Understanding Multiplication Models and Comparisons
3rd Grade · Math · Open Global Math
8 lessons
Goal
Understand multiplication conceptually through equal groups, arrays, number lines, repeated addition, and multiplicative comparison.
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Multiplication as Equal Groups
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- 7Modeling Times-as-Many with Bar ModelsNot started yet
- 8Adding vs. Multiplying to CompareNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGM.4.OA.1Open Global Math Standards 2026™ · Math · Level 4 / Grade 3 (Age 8) · Grade 3Interpret products of whole numbers as total objects in equal groups, arrays, jumps on a number line, repeated addition, and multiplicative comparisons (e.g., interpret 3 × 24 as 3 times as much as 24).
- OGM.4.OA.6Open Global Math Standards 2026™ · Math · Level 4 / Grade 3 (Age 8) · Grade 3Solve and formulate one-step and two-step contextual word problems involving the four operations (+, -, ×, ÷), additive structures (composition, transformation, comparison), multiplicative scaling, and correspondence (n to m objects); represent situations using strip diagrams, arrays, and equations.
Curriculum Framework
3rd Grade · Math · Open Global Math
1
8 lessons
Understanding Multiplication Models and Comparisons
Understand multiplication conceptually through equal groups, arrays, number lines, repeated addition, and multiplicative comparison.
2
7 lessons
Understanding Division Models and Sharing
Master fair-share partitioning, measurement grouping, and visual models of whole-number division.
3
9 lessons
Multiplication and Division Facts Fluency
Achieve automatic recall of multiplication and division facts through 10 × 10 and apply parity rules.
4
6 lessons
Properties of Multiplication and Division
Apply the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to multiply, divide, and simplify calculations.
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6 lessons
Algebraic Equations and Unknown Values
Find unknown values represented by symbols, boxes, and letters in multi-term equations across all four operations.
6
9 lessons
Multi-Operation Word Problems and Modeling
Formulate and solve one-step and two-step contextual word problems using all four operations, visual diagrams, and equations.
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8 lessons
Number Patterns and Input-Output Rules
Identify, extend, and generate arithmetic and geometric patterns, and formulate verbal rules for input-output tables.