1. Numberless word problem
Each slide to follow breaks the problem down into digestible parts. Have students read each slide and internalize.
Numberless word problem
CARROTS: ROWS AND COLUMNS

2. Natalie planted carrots in her garden.

3. She planted the carrots in rows.

4. Natalie planted carrots in her garden
Natalie planted carrots in her garden. She planted the carrots in rows with the same number of carrots in each row.

5. Natalie planted 60 carrots in her garden
Natalie planted 60 carrots in her garden. She planted the carrots in rows with the same number of carrots in each row. .

6. Questions?
If she planted the carrots in ___ rows? How many carrots did she plant in each row?
If she planted ____ carrots in each row, how many rows did she plant?
Allow students to explore the math. Have them fill in the blank and solve the problem. Provide some independent think time, then share with a partner. Have pairs share their answers with another pair, then to the class.

7. Question?
How many different ways could she have arranged the 60 carrots in in her garden?
Have students independently reflect, then share with a partner, then share in groups.