
Multi-Step Multiplication and Division
Grade 8th Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can solve multi-step word problems involving multiplication and division to find unknown quantities.
Warm-Up Video
LaFountaine of Knowledge · 4:29
Key Words in Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Keywords are like clues that help us decide how to solve a word problem; however, you should still read the problem carefully and think about what is happening.
- 2
Some keywords that suggest multiplication are times, product, and groups of, while some keywords that suggest division are split evenly, share evenly, and quotient.
- 3
Product is the answer to a multiplication problem, while quotient is the answer to a division problem.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Sarah baked 3 batches of cookies. Each batch had 12 cookies. She then divided the cookies evenly among 4 friends. How many cookies did each friend receive?”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
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