Algebra Lab Module 1
NUMBER SENSELESSON 4: CONNECTING
MULTIPLICATION TO DIVISION
Lesson Activities 1
Launch
Investigation
Synthesis
Note Taking
You will review how division relates to multiplication.
In this activity, practice how to take efficient notes by only recording the words and phrases that are important to understand multiplication and division. You will edit your notes to make sure you’ve omitted unnecessary language.
In this activity, you will watch a video and then take notes on multiplication and division. Afterward, you will take a quiz to review what you have learned, and do an activity.
Complete problems involving real life scenarios when division or multiplication may be used.
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Small-scale Performance 2Algebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 2: Rounding
Small-scale Performance 2
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Multiplication to Division Reflection
You will bring together and demonstrate all of your learning by writing a reflection in your online notebook.
You are ready to start the series of activities on Connecting Multiplication to Division…
Launch!!!Algebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 2: Rounding
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Launch! 3
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You will review the previous lessons and then begin to think about how division relates to multiplication.
Description
Launch!!!Algebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 2: Rounding
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Launch Review!
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Answer the following review questions in your Springnotes.
1. Write this number in words: 102.008
2. Put these decimals in order from least to greatest:
4.403 4.7907 4.41
3. Round 1,456 to the nearest hundred.
SIMPLIFY AND DESCRIBE
a) Simplify following without using a calculator.
5 + 5 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 9 =6 + 6 + 6 + 6 =
b) Describe in words the meaning behind “seven times four.”
Launch: Steps 5
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How does writing things out in words help, in comparison to just doing a sample problem?
MetacognitionAlgebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 2: Rounding
M E T A
Could we draw a picture to illustrate some of these ideas?
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Description
Note Taking 7
Algebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 4: Connecting Multiplication to Division
In this activity you will learn to organize your notes with two-column notes.
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TAKING NOTES
1. Get out the connecting multiplying to division video.
2. Set up your Springnote journal to take column notes. Write two “guiding questions” at the top.
3. Go through your notes from earlier classes. Look for examples of long, complete sentences that you have written down. Now, read these sentences to your teacher. Watch how your teacher cuts out words you do not need.
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Note taking: StepsAlgebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 2: Rounding
4. Now, watch the video. While you take notes, try to cut out unnecessary words.
5. Read over your notes. Make any changes you want. Watch the video again if needed.
Click on the link below to view video.
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What words do I need to convey an important idea?
How can I express my ideas most effectively?
METACOGNITIVE QUESTIONS
Metacognition 9
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InvestigationAlgebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 2: Rounding
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Description
Investigation 10
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You will connect principles of
multiplication to principles of division.
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WATCH, DEFINE, DESCRIBE
1. You will now watch a video relating to division After watching the video, write down your own definition for dividend, divisor, quotient, and division.
2. Take the quiz and check in with your teacher.
3. Complete the activity that goes along with the video.
Algebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 2: Rounding
Click on the link to view the video.
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Metacognition 12
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Multiply / divide
How can understanding the connection between
multiplication and division help you solve problems?
How would you describe how the two relate to someone who didn't know
anything about it?
SynthesisAlgebra Lab Module 1 / Lesson 4: Connecting Multiplication to Division
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Synthesis
The relationship between division and multiplication may seem like an easy concept to master…but can you figure out when to use which operation??
Answer the following questions and be sure to show your work. (Hint: There may be numbers you don’t need, OR there may be a few steps involved in finding the answer.)
1. If you buy a dozen eggs for $2.40, how much do you pay per egg?
2. If you stand on the corner and sell the eggs you bought in question #1 for $0.30 each, how much will you make in profit?
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Synthesis
3. Cheerios come in a 36 oz. box and sell for $3.24. Rice Krispies come in a 28 oz. box and cost $3.08. Corn Flakes come in a 42 oz. box andcost $3.85. Which cereal should you buy to be more economical?
4. A new school is being built for grades nine through twelve. A School Boardregulation states that each classroom can have no more than 28 students. There are 356 students in ninth grade, 430 students in tenth grade, 294students in eleventh grade, and 328 students in the twelfth grade. How manyclassrooms does each grade need to have?
5. There are 18 girls, 16 boys, and 3 teachers on a bus. How many timesmore girls are on the bus than teachers?
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Reflection
Answer the following questions in your online notebook.
1. Describe in your own words how division relates to multiplication. Draw a picture to prove your point.
2. If you know your multiplication table, how could this help with yourknowledge of division?
3. How do you know if a problem is asking you to multiply or if it is asking you to divide? (meaning... what is the main difference betweenthe two?)