Unit 3 - Lesson 21 - Grade 3: Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 3 Unit 3
Lesson 21: Classroom Supplies
CC BY 2021 Illustrative MathematicsĀ®
Grade 3 Unit 3
Lesson 21: Classroom Supplies
CC BY 2021 Illustrative MathematicsĀ®
Lesson: Classroom Supplies

Notice and Wonder: School Supplies List (Warm Up)

1.

What do you notice?

2.

What do you wonder?

Make a Wish List

Imagine our class received $1,000 to spend on school supplies from the given list. How would you spend the money to benefit our classroom the most?

3.

Make a plan on how to spend the money. You may purchase more than one of the same item. Use estimation or rounding to keep track of the total as you make your selections.


On your wish list, what is the total cost of the items in each category?
4.

Supplies

5.

Books and maps

6.

Puzzles and games

7.

Special items

8.

What was the total cost of all your choices?

9.

Would you have any money left over? If so, how much?

10.

Did you spend too much money? If so, how much?

What's on Your List?

Share your wish list with another group. Take turns to explain how you made your choices and listen to the choices of the other group.
11.

Compare your spending:

How much more or less did you choose to spend on each category than the other group?

12.

Compare your spending:

How much more or less did you spend in total compared to your partner group?