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Purpose

This is a level 3 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 6 of the Number Framework.

Achievement Objectives
NA3-2: Know basic multiplication and division facts.
AO elaboration and other teaching resources
Student Activity

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Specific Learning Outcomes

use rounding to estimate multiplication problems

Required Resource Materials
  • a different coloured counter for each player
  • 4 sets of Numeral cards
  • FIO, Level 3, Basic Facts, Steeplechase, page 23
  • classmate
Activity

This is a relatively simple game using multiplication facts and rounding and addition skills. Students will need to know that five is commonly rounded to the next 10. They will also need to count by tens to move around the board.

Answers to Activity

A game of multiplication and rounding.

Attachments
Steeplechase.pdf134.68 KB
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Level Three