WAB Learns: ES Mathematics: Grade 3

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What are some mental math strategies that can be used to solve subtraction problems?
How can understanding place value help to solve subtraction problems?
When do we use written strategies to solve subtraction problems?
What strategies can be used to help solve subtraction problems with larger numbers?
How can tracking the movement of digits help us solve subtraction problems?

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What strategies can students use to solve multi-step math problems?
How can students effectively communicate the process they used to solve a math problem?
How does collaboration help students to understand and solve a math problem?
In what ways can students utilize problem solving skills to build their math understanding?
How can students effectively work as teams to solve a math problem?
How can students use problem solving strategies to develop creative problem solving skills?
What strategies can students use to identify patterns in problem solving?
How can problem solving strategies be applied across different math concepts?
How can students use technology to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills?
How can students use problem solving to develop an appreciation for math?

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How can we use visual models and verbal expressions to represent multiplication problems?
How can we use various strategies to solve multiplication problems?How can we use tools such as skip counting and the commutative property to help us solve multiplication problems?
What is the relationship between multiplication and division?
Why is it important to understand multiplication strategies?
How can we use multiplication to solve real-world problems?

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?
How do we use the inverse operations of multiplication and division to solve problems?
How can we use arrays and repeated addition to help us solve multiplication problems?
How can we use grouping and sharing to help us solve division problems?
What strategies can we use to help us remember the multiplication and division facts?
How can we apply the concept of multiplication and division in our daily lives?

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What is the difference between a 2D and 3D shape?
How do we measure time using different units?
What types of angles are there?
How do we use coordinates to label points on a plane?
What is the relationship between time, 3D shapes and angles?
How can we use 3D shapes and angles to solve real-world problems?
How do we calculate elapsed time?
How can measuring angles and 3D shapes help us better understand our environment?

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How can data be organized to help make sense of it?
What are some ways to collect data?
What are the key elements of an organized data set?
What are the different types of graphs and how can they be used to represent data?
What strategies can be used to interpret data?
How can data be used to make predictions?
How can data be used to compare different groups?
What is the importance of data analysis?

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How can we use problem solving and reasoning to solve math problems?
What strategies can we use to identify patterns and relationships when solving math problems?
How can we use problem solving and reasoning to solve real-world problems?
How can we effectively communicate our problem-solving processes and solutions?
How can we use problem solving and reasoning to identify the cause and effect of a given situation?
What are the differences between problem solving and reasoning?