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.