V. More Story Solving
9 × 9 = ? Write a story and draw a picture about 9 × 9.
Write a number sentence about your picture.
Number sentence: ______________________________
Lesson 7
Using Number Sense at the Book Sale
Est. Class Sessions: 1Daily Practice and Problems
Teacher Notes
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TIMS Task
Use this item to practice and develop mental strategies for the multiplication facts for the square numbers.
Encourage students to share their stories with the class. Possible response:
I have a photo album with 9 pages. There are spaces for 9 pictures on each page. How many pictures can I put in my album?
9 × 9 = 81
Ongoing Assessment
Use DPP item V to assess students' ability to use fact strategies, drawings, and number sentences to solve problems involving multiplication facts for the square numbers. [E11]
See the Letter Home for targeted practice.