* Learning Goal
Decide what the problem is asking first. Then choose an operation and show how you know. This is practice set 10 of 10.
1 Equal Groups
Write a repeated addition sentence and a multiplication sentence.
1. There are 12 bags with 3 marbles in each bag.
2. There are 5 trays with 3 muffins on each tray.
2 Solve the Story Problem
Show the operation and explain your thinking.
A farm stand puts 3 pumpkins in each wagon. There are 6 wagons, and 6 pumpkins sit beside the sign. How many pumpkins are there altogether?
3 Choose the Best Strategy
Tell whether you would use addition, subtraction, or multiplication. Then solve.
| 3 boxes with 8 crayons each | |
| 24 blocks on the floor, 9 are put away | |
| 6 frogs and 12 fish | |
✦ 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.