* Learning Goal
Decide what the problem is asking first. Then choose an operation and show how you know.
1 Equal Groups
Write a repeated addition sentence and a multiplication sentence.
1. There are 3 bags with 3 marbles in each bag.
2. There are 5 trays with 2 muffins on each tray.
2 Solve the Story Problem
Show the operation and explain your thinking.
The class is planting flowers. Each row has 6 flowers, and there are 4 rows. Then 3 more flowers are planted by the sign. How many flowers are there in all?
3 Choose the Best Strategy
Tell whether you would use addition, subtraction, or multiplication. Then solve.
| 6 teams with 3 players each | |
| 18 books on the shelf, 7 are checked out | |
| 11 red balloons and 5 blue balloons | |
✦ SBA-Style Reflection
Answer using evidence from your work above. On the state test (Smarter Balanced), you will need to explain your thinking clearly.
Constructed Response: Look at your answers above. Choose one and explain how you decided on your answer. Use at least one detail or example.