Transition young mathematicians from using repeated addition to multiplication with this fun, hands-on activity. Using manipulatives and the included game board, students work in pairs modeling repeated addition problems before identifying equivalent multiplication facts.

Concepts

addition repeated, multiplication, multiplication facts

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Additional Tags

multiplication, multiplication facts, repeated addition, math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this activity as a learning center during a math unit on multiplication
• Offers this activity as an option for early finishers of regular math lessons
• Create worksheets that children can use to record their work during the activity

Pros

• Includes a clear set of instructions for preparing the materials and performing the fishbowl multiplication activity
• Lesson engages children in learning multiplication as equal groups of objects

Cons

• Only includes cards for eight multiplication facts, but more can easiliy be made 

Common Core

3.OA.A.1 MP7