Unit 2: Multiplication & Division

Concepts, Relationships, and Patterns

In Unit 2, students will use i-Ready Classroom Mathematics to build their understanding of multiplication and division. Students will explore equal groups, arrays, fact families, patterns, and strategies for solving multiplication and division problems.

What We Will Be Doing

Students will:

• Understand multiplication and division using models and real-world problems.
• Explore the relationship between multiplication and division.
• Use patterns and strategies to solve multiplication facts.
• Find unknown numbers in multiplication and division equations.
• Explain their mathematical thinking and strategies.
• Solve multiplication and division word problems.

Weekly Quizzes

Students will have a short quiz each week covering the concepts learned that week. These quizzes will help us monitor understanding and identify areas for additional practice.

How You Can Help at Home

• Practice multiplication and division facts for a few minutes each day.
• Use everyday objects to make equal groups or arrays.
• Ask your child to explain how they solved a problem.
• Practice related multiplication and division facts, such as 4 × 6 = 24, 24 ÷ 4 = 6.
• Look for multiplication patterns together.

Standards

This unit aligns with Grade 3 Common Core Math Standards, including:

• 3.OA.A.1–4 — Understanding and solving multiplication and division problems.
• 3.OA.B.5–6 — Using properties and the relationship between multiplication and division.
• 3.OA.C.7 — Developing multiplication and division fluency.
• 3.OA.D.8–9 — Solving word problems and identifying patterns.
• 3.NBT.A.3 — Multiplying one-digit numbers by multiples of 10.

Our Goal

Students will develop a strong understanding of how multiplication and division work, how they are connected, and how to use strategies and patterns to solve problems.

Dear Families,

We're excited to begin Unit 1 in iReady Math! This unit focuses on place value and understanding multi-digit numbers, which are essential skills for third-grade math success. Students will build a strong foundation that will support them throughout the year as they tackle more complex math concepts.

During Unit 1, your child will work on several key topics:

• Understanding place value through hundreds, including recognizing the value of each digit in a number
• Comparing and ordering numbers using place value strategies and symbols like <, >, and =
• Rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and 100 to estimate and make sense of quantities
• Adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers using strategies like breaking apart numbers, using place value, and regrouping
• Solving word problems that require applying these addition and subtraction strategies in real-world contexts

Through the iReady platform, students will engage with personalized lessons that adapt to their individual learning level, helping them build confidence while being appropriately challenged.

How You Can Support at Home

Here are a few simple ways you can reinforce what we're learning in class:

• Practice reading and writing 3-digit numbers you see around the house—on addresses, prices, or page numbers
• Ask "What's the value of that digit?" when you see numbers (e.g., "In 347, what does the 3 represent?")
• Practice rounding with everyday numbers like prices at the store or miles on a road trip
• Play estimation games—guess how many items are in a jar, then count to check
• Solve real-life addition and subtraction problems together, like calculating total costs while shopping or figuring out how many more minutes until dinner
• Celebrate effort and progress, not just correct answers—building a positive math mindset is key!