This task cards set contains 24 task cards to help your students practice using arrays to help them solve multiplication problems with the expanded algorithm. There are a variety of question types which helps prepare students for the types of problems they will encounter on standardized tests.

These task cards ask students to:

-Use the provided array models and given equations to solve

-Use only the provided array model to write an equation and solve

-Use only the equation to solve

-Analyze sample student solution for errors and explain error

-Explain the next steps in partially competed problems

-Solve multiplication word problems

There is a blank recording sheet provided for your students to record their answers. There is also an answer key which can be used by teachers or students to check work. The answer key is formatted exactly the same as the recording sheet to make grading quick and easy.

Ideas for use:

Task cards are great for use with guided math groups, at math centers, as at home activities, for early finishers, or for differentiating in 3rd and 5th grades. You might also find them to be useful as a supplement to those math lessons which have fewer practice problems than others. I love the idea of pulling a few cards here and there from previous used sets of cards to review and keep concepts fresh! Just assign a problem to a group or the whole class.

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