1. October 14, 2015

2. Topics Covered in Grade 3 Multiplication3x8=24 Division24 / 3 =8 Fractions Two-step word problems Geometry (quadrilaterals) Area and perimeter

3. Math Vocabulary addend + addend = sum minuend – subtrahend = difference factor x factor = product dividend / divisor = quotient

4. - Commutative property of multiplication: 2+3 = 3+22x3 = 3x2 – Associative property of multiplication: (2x3)x4 = 2x (3x4) -Distributive property of multiplication: -4x2 = (2x2) + (2x2)

5. Solving word problems Underline important information What do I have to do? Write the equation that you need to solve. Solve the problem – show your work! Write a sentence to show your answer.

6. What Can I Do? Practice fluency in multiplication. Ask your child to explain to you how they figured out the answer. Have the child write down their explanation and process. Play math games together. Swunmath.org (aaurelio0)