Bean Thirteen Book

Grade Level(s):  3^rd Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.2: Interpret whole-number quotients of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 56 ÷ 8 as the number of objects in each share when 56 objects are partitioned equally into 8 shares, or as a number of shares when 56 objects are partitioned into equal shares of 8 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a number of shares or a number of groups can be expressed as 56 ÷ 8.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Fluently multiplying and dividing, understanding remainders, dividing into equal groups, real world application of division, integration of literature in math

Goal:

To provide students with an introduction of remainders and equal groups

Materials Needed:

1.      Bean Thirteen by Matthew McElligott

Explanation/Summary:

The teacher will read these books to help introduce remainders and also show the significance of equal groups. The story describes two friends who choose thirteen beans and try to equally divide it but they can’t.

 

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