Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Unknown in Multiplication & Division
Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers (e.g. 8 × ? = 48, ? × 6 = 42)
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is building fluency with multiplication and division — memorizing times tables up to 12×12, understanding the relationship between multiplication and division, and solving word problems involving equal groups and arrays.
Evidence of understanding
- Find the missing factor in 7 × ? = 63
- Find the missing dividend in ? ÷ 5 = 9
- Explain the strategy used (e.g. using the related multiplication fact)
Assessment prompt
If Unknown in Multiplication & Division sees '8 × ? = 48' or '? ÷ 6 = 7' written on paper, can they figure out what number goes in the blank?
Standards alignment
3.OA.4US · ccss-math
Determine unknown whole numbers in multiplication and division equations
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 3