Multiply Target | NZ Maths

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Purpose

The purpose of this activity is for students to practise their multiplication facts.

Achievement Objectives

NA3-2: Know basic multiplication and division facts.

AO elaboration and other teaching resources

Specific Learning Outcomes

recall their basic multiplication facts.

Required Resource Materials

Chalk / white board diagram, or paper template.

Bean bags or counters.

Activity

Throw bean bags 2 at a time, onto targets. Determine the score.
Students can play in pairs. The winner is the first to answer.
The teacher calls a product and students work out what factors the bean bags would be on.

Make the following variations to the activity:

Vary the factors.
Change to addition.

Add to plan

Level Three