Students are formally introduced to the concepts of multiplication and division. To build conceptual understanding, students begin with equal groups, followed by arrays and multiplying on a number line. These representations also provide students an understanding of the patterns and properties of multiplication and division.
Resources
The videos below demonstrate some of the strategies that students are taught. The online tools and printable resources are available for students to practice strategies.
The games below help build conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction while also teaching strategies to quickly recall basic facts.