Mastering Multi-step Multiplication and Division for 3rd Grade

The video tutorial covers solving a multi-step math problem involving multiplication and division, specifically focusing on a garden scenario with carrots and spinach. It explains the problem setup, demonstrates solving it using multiplication, and introduces two methods: partial products and the standard algorithm. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the problem and using different strategies to find the solution.

What grade level and standard does the video focus on?

• Second grade, standard 2.4k

• Third grade, standard 3.4k

• Third grade, standard 3.5k

• Fourth grade, standard 4.4k

What is the first step in solving the garden problem?

• Calculating the total number of spinach plants

• Drawing a picture of the garden

• Adding the number of carrot and spinach plants

• Multiplying the rows of carrots

How many rows of carrot plants are there in the garden?

• 72 rows

• 5 rows

• 16 rows

• 10 rows

Why is drawing a picture helpful in solving the problem?

• It makes the problem more complex

• It is not helpful

• It is required by the standard algorithm

• It helps in visualizing the multiplication

What mathematical operation is used to find the total number of carrot plants?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the total number of carrot plants calculated using multiplication?

• 80 plants

• 72 plants

• 88 plants

• 93 plants

Which method is NOT used to calculate the number of carrot plants?

• Repeated subtraction

• Standard algorithm

• Partial products

• Repeated addition

What is the final step to find the total number of vegetable plants in the garden?

• Subtracting the number of spinach plants

• Adding the number of spinach plants

• Multiplying the number of carrot and spinach plants

• Dividing the total number of plants by two

What is the total number of vegetable plants in the garden?

• 93 plants

• 152 plants

• 88 plants

• 80 plants

What common mistake might lead to an incorrect answer of 88?

• Multiplying instead of adding

• Adding only one type of plant

• Adding the number of carrot plants to spinach plants without calculating correctly

• Subtracting the number of carrot plants from spinach plants