Students will build arrays with tiles and graph paper. Students will peruse the Internet to access articles and locate other resources related to this subject. Interactions Teacher directed lesson on the arrays and number models. Students given task of finding arrays in their world to share on a classroom bulletin board. Teacher directs and models the building of arrays and writing of number models.
Students share observations and learnings.
Assessment Teacher will use anecdotal notation while observing students working on project. Students will be asked to give a written explanation of their learning through journaling. Teacher made test asking students to build arrays, name factors, identify prime, composite and square numbers. Students will assess group participation.