3.MATH.5.D
Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers when the unknown is either a missing factor or product.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
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unknown whole numbermultiplicationdivisionequationthree whole numbersmissing factorproduct
Skills
- determine (the unknown whole number in a multiplication equation) #dok2
- determine (the unknown whole number in a division equation) #dok2
- relate (multiplication and division equations with unknowns) #dok2
- identify (a missing factor or product in an equation) #dok1
- solve (for a missing number in multiplication/division equations) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the missing factor or product in a multiplication or division equation. #dok1
- I can solve for the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation using reasoning. #dok2
- I can explain how to find the missing number in a fact family equation. #dok2
- I can relate a multiplication equation to a division equation with the same three numbers. #dok2
- I can create equations with a missing factor or product and solve them. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding the relationship between multiplication and division helps to solve for unknown numbers in equations.
- Finding a missing factor or product develops algebraic thinking and prepares students for higher-level problem solving.
Essential Questions
- How can I find the missing number in a multiplication or division equation?
- What strategies can I use to determine if the unknown is a factor or a product?
- How are multiplication and division equations related when they use the same three numbers?
- Why is it important to be able to solve for an unknown number in an equation?
- How can understanding equations with unknowns help me with real-world problems?