First Ten Days of Math Lab 3 rd Grade Mathematics

Math Lab #1 Which number(s) of stars is more likely than others? Why are some numbers of stars more likely than others? Prediction: ____ stars is more likely than others. ____ stars is more likely because ______.

Math Lab #1 Which number(s) of stars is more likely than others? Why are some numbers of stars more likely than others? Discuss: -the different number of stars that occurred - frequently -the number combinations rolled that formed those products Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be prepared to share your group’s discussion with the class.

Math Lab #1 Which number(s) of stars is more likely than others? Why are some numbers of stars more likely than others? Conclusion: Reread your prediction. Use the information you learned to revise your thinking and/or record your new learning.

Math Lab #2 When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products? Why does this pattern occur? Prediction: I notice that when a number is multiplied by 2 _________. This occurs because ____________.

Math Lab #2 When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products? Why does this pattern occur? Work Together: Draw and complete a T-chart that represents the relationship between the number of people and total number of eyes. Record the multiplication equation that represents this relationship. Discuss the patterns you notice. Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be prepared to share your group’s discussion with the class.

Math Lab #2 When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products? Why does this pattern occur? Work Together: Color the products you found on a 0-99 chart. Discuss the patterns you notice. Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be prepared to share your group’s discussion with the class.

Math Lab #2 When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products? Why does this pattern occur? Work Together: Choose a pattern recorded on the chart and determine why the pattern exists. Use math tools to show your thinking. Record your work on chart paper. Gallery Walk: View the work of your peers. Use a sticky note to indicate that you disagree with the reasoning presented. Record your initials on the sticky note. Be prepared to defend your thinking.

Math Lab #2 When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products? Why does this pattern occur? Conclusion: Reread your prediction. Use the information you learned to revise your thinking and/or record your new learning.