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Grade 4, Math Std 7: Solve problems, including word problems, involving the basic operations of multiplication and division on whole numbers through two-digit multipliers and one-digit divisors. Estimating products and quotients of whole numbers by using appropriate strategies such as rounding, front-end estimation, and compatible numbers Identifying information needed to determine the appropriate operation to solve a problem Demonstrating computational fluency in multiplication and division fact families through 12

Lesson Plans: Plane Capacity Students will solve problems related to the capacity of an airplane. Runways & Take Off Students will be able to interpret word problems to figure out how to solve a problem. Multiple Lists, Long Division, Bugs and Rats Strategies to help students perform long division problems. Multiplication with Two-Digits Students will use manipulatives to multiply with two-digits. Includes several PowerPoints. Multiplying With Nine As A Factor Students will participate in activities to help them learn to multiply with nine as a factor. Students will learn several strategies to memorize the multiples of nine through a multimedia presentation and practicing in groups. Finally, students will participate in activities on the computer and the Internet for practice as well as assessment. Fact Families Students are introduced to fact families and arrays. Students will complete a fact families worksheet and compose story problems using fact families. Navigating the World Around Me In groups, students will create their own realistic math story problems and demonstrate how to find the answer. Each group will present their findings by creating multimedia presentation.

Resources: Division Mini-Lesson Students will demonstrate proficiency in division. Multiplication Mystery AAA Math - Fourth Grade Mighty Math Calculating Crew The Number Cruncher Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide with three levels of difficulty. Math Baseball Tic Tac Toe Squares Improve Your Mathematics Ask Lois Terms Definition and information for the Commutative Property Ask Lois Terms: Definition and information for the Associative Property BasketMath Interactive An Interactive game covering a wide variety of mathematical concepts. A Maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather The Maths Dictionary is animated, interactive, and allows students to practice their math skills. Over 500 terms are explained in simple language. Click on "billion" and discover that you have 10 billion brain cells working for you right now. Roll your mouse over the world time zone chart and you instantly know the time for that part of the world. Every math teacher should bookmark this Web site. National Library of Virtual Manipulatives Virtual manipulatives related to NCTM standards in the areas of Number & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis & Probability. To access tools, click inside the grid on the cell that matches the grade level and standards area desired. Figure This! From NCTM: Three to four math challenges using real world examples are posted here each month. For those who need help solving the challenge, there are hints and complete solutions, along with related problems.
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