Common Core Mathematics, A Story of Units: Grade 4, Module 3: Multi-Digit Multiplication and Division

Common Core Mathematics is the most comprehensive Common Core State Standards-based mathematics curriculum available today.

• The modules are sequenced and paced to support the teaching of mathematics as an unfolding story that follows the logic of mathematics itself.
• They embody the instructional “shifts” and the standards for mathematical practice that are fundamental to the CCSS.
• Each module contains a sequence of lessons that combine conceptual understanding, fluency, and application to meet the demands of each topic in the module.
• Formative assessments are included to support data-driven instruction.
• The modules are written by teams of master teachers and mathematicians.

With Common Core Mathematics, fourth graders learn about (1) developing understanding and fluency with multi-digit multiplication, and developing understanding of dividing to find quotients involving multi-digit dividends; (2) developing an understanding of fraction equivalence, addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, and multiplication of fractions by whole numbers; and (3) understanding that geometric figures can be analyzed and classified based on their properties.

Common Core Learning Standards Addressed in Grade 4, Module 3: 4.OA.1, 4.OA.2, 4.OA.3, 4.OA.4, 4.NBT.5, 4.NBT.6, 4.MD.3

SEQUENCE OF GRADE 4 MODULES

Module 1: Place Value, Rounding, and Algorithms for Addition and Subtraction

Module 2: Unit Conversions and Problem Solving with Metric Measurement

Module 3: Multi-Digit Multiplication and Division

Module 4: Angle Measure and Plane Figures

Module 5: Fraction Equivalence, Ordering, and Operations

Module 6: Decimal Fractions

Module 7: Exploring Measurement with Multiplication

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GRADE OVERVIEWS, GUIDANCE ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS, MATH TOOLS, AND MORE, CAN BE FOUND AT www.commoncore.org