This week, we will begin our work on Unit 2, Understanding Multiplication and Division. In this unit our primary focus is on answering the question, "How do we represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division in every day life?" We use a variety of strategies: showing multiplication and division in arrays, equal groups, and as hops on a number line. Students will use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems by using drawings and equations with a letter for the unknown number to represent the problem. Patterns in the addition or multiplication tables will be a focus as well as continued work with place value concepts. Telling and writing time to the nearest minute and using a number line diagram to show increments of time are another area we will work on. Additionally, we will work on interpreting scaled picture and bar graphs that represent a data set with several categories and solve one-and two-step "how many more: and "how many less" problems using information presented in scaled bar graphs. Students are really excited for this unit! A parent communication letter and resource guide that outlines many of these concepts and the work we will be doing was sent home and can be found in your child's binder under "math tools." As always, thank you so much for your support!
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