Lesson 4

Magic Squares

Est. Class Sessions: 2
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Standards for Mathematical Practice

MP1.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP2.
Reason quantitatively.
MP3.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP8.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Magic squares are ancient number puzzles that have intrigued people for thousands of years. Students are introduced to magic squares by reading Yu the Great: A Chinese Legend about Luo Shu, a design that appeared on the back of a turtle and revealed a magic square. Students work with other magic squares to develop problem-solving and addition skills.

Content in this Lesson

  • Using strategies to solve addition problems [E5].
  • Representing addition solution strategies using number sentences [E2].
  • Using patterns to solve problems.
  • Appreciating the importance of mathematics (measurement, mapping, data gathering, and prediction) in human culture.
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Materials for Students

Daily Practice and Problems Lesson Homework Assessment

Student Books

 Student Guide
Student Activity Book

Teacher Resources

 Teacher Guide - digital

Supplies for Students

calculator

Materials for the Teacher

Display of More Magic Squares completed Question 3 (Student Activity Book) Page 44
Unit 2 Assessment Record

Assessment in this Lesson

Assessment Expectation Assessed

DPP Item P
Number Sentence Stories
Teacher Guide - digital
E2.
Represent strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems using number lines, diagrams, and number sentences.

Vocabulary in this Lesson

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