Unit 5, Lesson 3
Solve Multiplicative Comparison Problems
Grade 4
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In previous lessons, students matched descriptions, equations, and discrete diagrams that represented multiplicative comparison. In this lesson, they write multiplication and division equations, draw diagrams, and use their understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division.
- Engagement
None
- Explain (orally) strategies for representing and solving multiplicative comparison problems that involve finding an unknown multiplier or lesser quantity.
- Let’s solve multiplicative comparison problems.
Required Preparation
None
Teacher Reflection Questions
Which representations best supported student learning in today's lesson? What evidence do you have that this representation supported the understanding of most students?