Standard Algorithm
Partial Products
Estimation
Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Animal Classification
100

Solve 642 x 53 using the standard algorithm

34,026

100

Solve 642 x 53 using partial products

34,026

100

Solve 642 x 53 using estimation

642 x 50 = 32,100

642 x 3 = 1,926

32,100 + 1,926 = 34,026

100

How do fish get oxygen from the water to breathe?

They use gills

100

What is the main difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate?

Vertebrates have a spine (backbone), invertebrates do not.

200

Solve 412 x 23 using the standard algorithm

9,476

200

Solve 412 x 23 using the partial products method

9,476

200

Before solving 412 x 23, which estimate would be most helpful to check if your final answer is reasonable?

400 x 20 = 8,000

200

What unique body coverings do all birds have that no other animal has?

Feathers

200

What 5 types of vertebrates did we study?

Mammals, Fish, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians

300

A school cafeteria orders 125 boxes of apples. Each box contains 24 apples. How many apples did the cafeteria order in total?

Show your work using the standard algorithm

3,000

300

A school cafeteria orders 125 boxes of apples. Each box contains 24 apples. How many apples did the cafeteria order in total?

Show your work using the partial products method

3,000

300

A school cafeteria orders 125 boxes of apples. Each box contains 24 apples. What would be a good estimation to find how many apples the cafeteria will receive in all?

125 x 20 = 2,500  OR  125 x 25 = 3,125

300

What is a key difference between the skin of an amphibian and that of a reptile?

Amphibians have smooth, moist skin, reptiles have dry, scaly skin

300

Why do scientists classify animals into different groups?

To understand the differences between them

400

A local charity is putting together hygiene kits. They have 458 boxes, and each box needs 38 bandages. How many bandages will the charity use to fill all the boxes?

Use the standard algorithm

17,404

400

A local charity is putting together hygiene kits. They have 458 boxes, and each box needs 38 bandages. How many bandages will the charity use to fill all the boxes?

Use the partial products method

17,404

400

A local charity is putting together hygiene kits. They have 458 boxes, and each box needs 38 bandages. What would a good estimation be for how many bandages the charity will use? Include your expression

450 x 50 = 22,500

400

How do almost all mammals have their babies?

They give birth to live young

400

What do we call the "Guess Who" method of classifying animals?

Dichotomous Key

500

When using the standard algorithm to multiply 345 x 26, what is the first step after multiplying 345 by the ones digit (6)?

Add a zero as a placeholder in the ones place before multiplying 345 by 2

500

When using partial products method to multiply 345 x 26, what is the first step after multiplying 345 by the ones digit (6)?

Multiply 5 x 20

500

After using estimation to multiply 345 x 26, instead multiplying 345 x 30, what do you need to do to solve the final answer?

Find the difference between the actual multiplier and your estimation (4), then multiply that difference by 345. Finally, subtract that product from the estimated product.

500

Why can some invertebrates in the water grow much larger than invertebrates on land?

Water supports their bodies even without a skeleton

500

Give an example of all 5 types of vertebrates

Example: Dog, Shark, Eagle, Alligator, Frog