First Ten Days of Math Lab
3rd Grade Mathematics
Math Lab #1
Which number(s) of stars is more likely than others?
Why are some numbers of stars more likely than others?
Prediction: ____ stars is more likely than others.____ stars is more likely because ______.
Math Lab #1
Which number(s) of stars is more likely than others?
Why are some numbers of stars more likely than others?
Discuss:- the different number of stars that occurred- frequently - the number combinations rolled that formed those products
Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be prepared to share your group’s discussion with the class.
Math Lab #1
Which number(s) of stars is more likely than others?
Why are some numbers of stars more likely than others?
Conclusion: Reread your prediction. Use the information you learned to revise your thinking and/or record your new learning.
Math Lab #2
When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Prediction: I notice that when a number is multiplied by 2 _________ .This occurs because ____________.
Math Lab #2When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Work Together: Draw and complete a T-chart that represents the relationship between the number of people and total number of eyes. Record the multiplication equation that represents this relationship. Discuss the patterns you notice.
Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be prepared to share your group’s discussion with the class.
Math Lab #2When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Work Together: Color the products you found on a 0-99 chart .
Discuss the patterns you notice. Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be prepared to share your group’s discussion with the class.
Math Lab #2When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Work Together: Choose a pattern recorded on the chart and determine why the pattern exists. Use math tools to show your thinking. Record your work on chart paper.
Gallery Walk: View the work of your peers. Use a sticky note to indicate that you disagree with the reasoning presented. Record your initials on the sticky note. Be prepared to defend your thinking.
Math Lab #2When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Conclusion: Reread your prediction. Use the information you learned to revise your thinking and/or record your new learning.