8-10 yrs old
Math & Economics
Observe and build math models that show patterns when multiplying numbers greater than, less than, or equal to 1. Create a video to show knowledge.
May 12, 2020
Minecraft World File
Download the world and open with Minecraft: Education Edition.
Common Core Standard Link
Engage NY Link
Associated Engage NY module and lesson.
Explore these ideas with your class:
1) What happens to the product when you multiply a number to 1?
2) What happens to the product when you multiply a number greater than 1?
3) What happens to the product when you multiply a number to a fraction?
4) What happens to to the product when you multiply a number to a fraction that equals 1?
Getting Started
To begin, students will load the attached single player Minecraft world "Fractions and Multiplication".
To progress through this world, students will observe examples and build math models that prove patterns when multiplying numbers greater than, less than, or equal to one.
Making a Video
Step 1 Build three math models that represent patterns found when multiplying by a number greater than 1, a fraction, and a fraction that is equal to 1.
Step 2 Once the math models are built push the Win + G buttons, use Flipgrid screen recording, or any option that works for you to record a video that is under 4 minutes long explaining what they have found.
1) The student was able to compare the size of a product to the size of one of factor on the basis of the size of the other factor.
2) The student was able to make math models that prove patterns when multiplying numbers greater than, less than, or equal to one.
3) The student was able to multiply number with a fraction that equal one and explain the patterns between the product and the original number. (the concept of the “Great 1”)
4) The student was able to make a video explaining what patterns are found when a number is multiplied by a number that is greater than, less than, or equal to 1.
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