Beginning the formal study of multiplication and division tables, understanding properties like commutativity, and solving simple equations.
Analyzing 2D and 3D shapes, calculating perimeter, and introducing the concept of area as related to rectangular arrays. Beginning the formal study of multiplication and division
A heavy emphasis on multi-step word problems that require students to combine different operations to reach a solution. The Role of GDZ (Ready-Made Answers) understanding properties like commutativity