Same, but Different is an introductory activity that shows the relationship between beginning multiplication facts and addition.
Students use 2 number cubes (or dice) to generate numbers for a multiplication fact. They use one number to represent the number of groups and the other number to represent how many are in each group. Student then draw pictures to show the groups (or use real objects), record their actions as an addition fact AND as a multiplication fact.
An easy to follow directions card is provided to walk children through each step as they explore the relationship between multiplication and addition. This activity may be used as a learning center, small group instruction or independent practice.
See the COMPLETE 3 page activity, created by Terry Palmieri (BZTeacher), by viewing the FREE PREVIEW download for more details.
So nice to have something already prepared! Excellent price for a product I can use tomorrow in the classroom. Nice work BZTeacher!
September 18, 2011
Hi Tullydoyle! I am thrilled that you will be able to use this activity with your students RIGHT AWAY! That's what it's all about, isn't it? I strive to make my activities teacher AND student friendly. Hope your little people enjoy this introduction to multiplication! Thanks for the great review. If there's ever an activity that you can't find or a skill for which you'd like more activities, please let me know and I'll try to fill your request.
Sincerely,
Terry (BZTeacher)
September 18, 2011
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Terry Palmieri specializes in the development and implementation of standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. During her 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher for students in the first three grade levels, she gravitated toward the use and development of interactive center activities to maximize learning. Positive feedback from colleagues who participated in her local and statewide workshops prompted Terry to share this experience-based expertise with other educators through her teacher-friendly math activity resources. Terry served as the Math Specialist in a Primary Project Child classroom with the Palm Beach County School Board for 5 years. She continues to develop standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. Her students' success with innovative interactive center activities and their enthusiasm for learning ignites her passion for continuous improvement.
