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Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers

Strand: Number
Outcomes: 5, 6

Curriculum Focus

This sample targets the following changes in the curriculum:

• The general outcome focuses on number sense.
• The specific outcome includes multiplying (2-digit by 2-digit) with or without concrete materials to solve problems; whereas the previous math curriculum included estimating, mentally calculating, computing or verifying the product (3-digit by 2-digit) of whole numbers.

Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers addresses the following outcomes from the Program of Studies:

Strand:	Number
Specific Outcomes:	5. Demonstrate, with and without concrete materials, an understanding of multiplication (2-digit by 2-digit) to solve problems. 6. Demonstrate, with and without concrete materials, an understanding of division (3-digit by 1-digit), and interpret remainders to solve problems.

What is a Planning Guide?

Planning Guides are a tool for teachers to use in designing instruction and assessment that focuses on developing and deepening students' understanding of mathematical concepts. This tool is based on the process outlined in Understanding by Design, by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.

The following steps will help you through the Planning Guide:

• Step 1: Identify Outcomes to Address
• Step 2: Determine Evidence of Student Learning
• Step 3: Plan for Instruction
• Step 4: Assess Student Learning
• Step 5: Follow-up on Assessment

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