IMF: Visualizing and Montessori Math PART 2

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© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

How Visualization Enhances Montessori Mathematics PART 2

by Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D.JoanCotter@RightStartMath.com

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PowerPoint Presentation & HandoutRightStartMath.com >Resources

Montessori FoundationConference

Friday, Nov 2, 2012Sarasota, Florida

35

25

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

6 4 =(6 taken 4 times)

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

6 4 =(6 taken 4 times)

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

6 4 =(6 taken 4 times)

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

6 4 =(6 taken 4 times)

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

6 4 =(6 taken 4 times)

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

9 3 =

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

9 3 =

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

9 3 =

30

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

9 3 =

30 – 3 = 27

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

4 8 =

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

4 8 =

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

4 8 =

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

4 8 =

20 + 12 = 32

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

7 7 =

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

7 7 =

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

7 7 =

25

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

7 7 =

25 + 10 + 10

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Multiplication StrategiesBasic facts

7 7 =

25 + 10 + 10 + 4 = 49

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Multiplication on the AL AbacusCommutative property

5 6 = 6 5

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Multiplication on the AL AbacusCommutative property

5 6 = 6 5

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Multiplication on the AL AbacusCommutative property

5 6 = 6 5

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Multiplication on the AL AbacusCommutative property

5 6 = 6 5

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7 8 =

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

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7 8 =

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

For facts > 5 5Multiplication on the AL Abacus

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7 8 =

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens:

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

7 8 =

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens:

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

7 8 =

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: 20+ 30

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7 8 =50 +

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: 20+ 30

50

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7 8 =50 +

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones:20+ 30

50

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7 8 =50 +

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones:20+ 30

50

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

7 8 =50 +

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones: 3 2

20+ 30

50

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7 8 =50 + 6

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones: 3 26

20+ 30

50

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7 8 =50 + 6 = 56

This method was used in the Middle Ages, rather than memorize the facts > 5 5.

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones: 3 26

20+ 30

50

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9 7 =

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

9 7 =

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

9 7 =

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens:

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

9 7 =

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens:

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

9 7 =

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: 40+ 20

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9 7 =60 +

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: 40+ 20

60

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

9 7 =60 +

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones:40+ 20

60

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

9 7 =60 +

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones:40+ 20

60

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

9 7 =60 +

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones: 1 3

40+ 20

60

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

9 7 =60 + 3

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones:40+ 20

60

1 3

3

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9 7 =60 + 3 = 63

Multiplication on the AL AbacusFor facts > 5 5

Tens: Ones: 1 3

3

40+ 20

60

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The Multiplication Board1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6

6 4

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6

The Multiplication Board

6 4

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The Multiplication Board1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7

7 7

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7

The Multiplication Board

7 7

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The Multiplication Board

7 7

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Multiples PatternsTwos

2 4 6 8 10

12 14 16 18 20

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Multiples PatternsTwos

2 4 6 8 10

12 14 16 18 20

The ones repeat in the second row.

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Multiples PatternsFours

4 8 12 16 20

24 28 32 36 40

The ones repeat in the second row.

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Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

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Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

The ones in the 8s show the multiples of 2.

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Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

The ones in the 8s show the multiples of 2.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

The ones in the 8s show the multiples of 2.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

The ones in the 8s show the multiples of 2.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

The ones in the 8s show the multiples of 2.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80

6 4

6 4 is the fourth number (multiple).

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Multiples PatternsSixes and Eights

6 12 18 24 30

36 42 48 54 60

8 16 24 32 40

48 56 64 72 80 8 7

8 7 is the seventh number (multiple).

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsNines

9 18 27 36 45

90 81 72 63 54

The second row is written in reverse order.Also the digits in each number add to 9.

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Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

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Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Observe the ones.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: The tens are the same in each row.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Add the digits in the columns.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Add the digits in the columns.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Add the digits in the columns.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Add the “opposites.”

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Add the “opposites.”

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Add the “opposites.”

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsThrees

3 6 9

12 15 18

21 24 27

30

The 3s have several patterns: Add the “opposites.”

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSevens

7 14 21

28 35 42

49 56 63

70

The 7s have the 1, 2, 3… pattern.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSevens

7 14 21

28 35 42

49 56 63

70

The 7s have the 1, 2, 3… pattern.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSevens

7 14 21

28 35 42

49 56 63

70

The 7s have the 1, 2, 3… pattern.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSevens

7 14 21

28 35 42

49 56 63

70

The 7s have the 1, 2, 3… pattern.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSevens

7 14 21

28 35 42

49 56 63

70

Look at the tens.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSevens

7 14 21

28 35 42

49 56 63

70

Look at the tens.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples PatternsSevens

7 14 21

28 35 42

49 56 63

70

Look at the tens.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

Objective: To help the players learn the multiples patterns.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

Object of the game: To be the first player to collect all ten cards of a multiple in order.

Objective: To help the players learn the multiples patterns.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

The 7s envelope contains 10 cards, each with one of the numbers listed.

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 63

70

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

The 8s envelope contains 10 cards, each with one of the numbers listed.

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

14

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

40

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

8856

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7

14

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7 14

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7 14

24

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

88

7 14

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

Multiples Memory

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

8 16 24 32 4048 56 64 72 80

7 14 2128 35 4249 56 6370

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

Objective: To help the players master themultiplication facts.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

Objective: To help the players master themultiplication facts.

Object of the game: To collect the most cards by matching the multiplier with the product.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

Materials Needed:

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

Materials Needed:• Ten basic cards, numbered 1 to 10

3 4 5

8 9 10

2

7

1

6

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3

Multiplication Memory

Materials Needed:• Ten basic cards, numbered 1 to 10• A set of product cards (3s used here)

3 4 5

8 9 10

2

7

1

6

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3

Multiplication Memory

Materials Needed:• Ten basic cards, numbered 1 to 10• A set of product cards (3s used here) • A stickie note with “3 x” written on it

3 4 5

8 9 10

2

7

1

6

3 x 6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3

Multiplication Memory

Materials Needed:• Ten basic cards, numbered 1 to 10• A set of product cards (3s used here) • A stickie with “3 x” written on it• A stickie with “=” written on it

3 4 5

8 9 10

2

7

1

6

3 x 6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3

Multiplication Memory

Materials Needed:• Ten basic cards, numbered 1 to 10• A set of product cards (3s used here) • A stickie with “3 x” written on it• A stickie with “=” written on it• A manipulative with groups of five

3 4 5

8 9 10

2

7

1

6

3 x 6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

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3 x

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3 x

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3 x

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3 x

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3 x

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3 x

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

3 taken 5 timesequals 15.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

3 x

Multiplication Memory

21

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

3 taken 5 timesequals 15.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

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Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x7

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Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x7

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x7

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

7

3 taken 7 timesequals 21.

3 x

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Multiplication Memory

21

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

73 x

3 taken 7 timesequals 21.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

7 21

3 taken 7 timesequals 21.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

2

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

7 21

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2

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

33 x

7 21

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

2

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

33 x

7 21

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2

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

33 x

7 21

3 taken 3 timesequals 9.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

2

Multiplication Memory

12

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

33 x

7 21

3 taken 3 timesequals 9.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

7 21

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

7 21

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

3 x

7 21

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

3 x

7 21

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

3 x

7 21

3 taken 5 timesequals 15.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

5

153 x

7 21

3 taken 5 timesequals 15.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

7

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

215 15

3 taken 5 timesequals 15.

© Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., 2012

7

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

215 15

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1

Multiplication Memory

6 61827

91221

3

30

1524

3 x

38 24

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Multiplication Tables

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Multiplication Tables

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Multiplication Tables

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Fraction Chart

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A hyperbola.

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Fraction Chart

Without numbers.

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Fraction Naming

One divided into 2 equal parts.

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Fraction Naming

One divided into 2 equal parts.

One divided into 3 equal parts.

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One divided into 2 equal parts.

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Fraction Naming

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Fraction Naming

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Unit Fraction War

Objective: To help the children realize a unit fraction decreases as the denominator increases.

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Unit Fraction War

Object of the game: To collect all, or most, of the cards with the greater unit fraction.

Objective: To help the children realize a unit fraction decreases as the denominator increases.

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How many eighths in a whole?

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Concentrating on One Game

Objective: To help the children realize that 5 fifths, 8 eighths, and so forth, make a whole.

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Concentrating on One Game

Object of the game: To find the pairs that make a whole.

Objective: To help the children realize that 5 fifths, 8 eighths, and so forth, make a whole.

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Which is more, 3/4 or 4/5?

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Which is more, 3/4 or 4/5?

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Fraction Chart

Which is more, 7/8 or 8/9?

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An interesting pattern.

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Fraction War

Objective: To practice comparing ones, halves, fourths, and eighths in preparation for reading a ruler.

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Fraction War

Object of the game: To capture all the cards.

Objective: To practice comparing ones, halves, fourths, and eighths in preparation for reading a ruler.

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How many fourths equal a half?

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How many fourths equal a half?

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How many fourths equal a half? Eighths?

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How many fourths equal a half? Eighths? Sevenths?

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What is 1/4 plus 1/8?

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What is 1/4 plus 1/8?

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What is 1/4 plus 1/8?

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What is 1/4 plus 1/8? [3/8]

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Circle Model

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Circle Model

Are we comparing angles, arcs, or area?

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Circle Model

Experts in visual literacy say that comparing quantities in pie charts is difficult because most people think linearly. It is easier to compare along a straight line than compare pie slices. askoxford.com

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Circle Model

Experts in visual literacy say that comparing quantities in pie charts is difficult because most people think linearly. It is easier to compare along a straight line than compare pie slices. askoxford.com

Specialists also suggest refraining from using more than one pie chart for comparison.

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Circle ModelDifficulties

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• Perpetuates cultural myth fractions are < 1.

Circle ModelDifficulties

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• Perpetuates cultural myth fractions are < 1.

• Does not give the child the “big picture.”

Circle ModelDifficulties

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• Perpetuates cultural myth fractions are < 1.

• Does not give the child the “big picture.”

• Limits understanding of fractions: they are more than “a part of a whole or part of a set.”

Circle ModelDifficulties

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• Perpetuates cultural myth fractions are < 1.

• Does not give the child the “big picture.”

• Limits understanding of fractions: they are more than “a part of a whole or part of a set.”

• Makes it difficult for the child to see how fractions relate to each other.

Circle ModelDifficulties

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Simplifying Fractions

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