First Ten Days of Math Lab
3rd Grade Mathematics
Math Lab #1
Which number(s) of stars is more likely than
others?
Why are some numbers of stars more likely than
others?
Prediction:
____ stars is more likely than others.
____ stars is more likely because ______.
Math Lab #1
Which number(s) of stars is more likely than others?
Why are some numbers of stars more likely than others?
Discuss:
- the different number of stars that occurred
- frequently
- the number combinations rolled that formed those
products
Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be
prepared to share your group’s discussion with the class.
Math Lab #1
Which number(s) of stars is more likely than
others?
Why are some numbers of stars more likely than
others?
Conclusion: Reread your prediction. Use
the information you learned to revise your
thinking and/or record your new learning.
Math Lab #2
When multiplying by 2, what do you notice
about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Prediction:
I notice that when a number is multiplied by 2
_________ .
This occurs because ____________.
Math Lab #2
When multiplying by 2, what do you notice
about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Work Together: Draw and complete a T-chart that represents
the relationship between the number of people and total
number of eyes. Record the multiplication equation that
represents this relationship.
Discuss the patterns you notice.
Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be prepared
to share your group’s discussion with the class.
Math Lab #2
When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Work Together: Color the products you found on a 0-99 chart .
Discuss the patterns you notice.
Our Thoughts: Record important discussion points. Be prepared
to share your group’s discussion with the class.
Math Lab #2
When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Work Together: Choose a pattern recorded on the chart and
determine why the pattern exists. Use math tools to show your
thinking. Record your work on chart paper.
Gallery Walk: View the work of your peers.
Use a sticky note to indicate that you disagree
with the reasoning presented. Record your initials
on the sticky note. Be prepared to defend your thinking.
Math Lab #2
When multiplying by 2, what do you notice about the products?
Why does this pattern occur?
Conclusion: Reread your prediction. Use the information
you learned to revise your thinking and/or record your
new learning.