Description
The advantage to using a rekenrek format when building arrays is that it makes it easier for students to see how a question can be broken into manageable parts. Students can build on their knowledge of multiples of 2 and 5 rather than solely relying on skip counting starting from zero.
The cards can be used as a Math center where students match up the cards that are in the same "family". Each family consists of a rekenrek array, a multiplication question, a division question and 1 or 2 groups statements.
To watch a short demonstration video, click on the link below.
Rekenrek Multiplication & Division Cards Video
You can also use them as task cards. Students select a card, then determine and record all information related to their card. For example, if they select the card that says "7 groups of 5 & 7 groups of 2" they would draw an array and write the related multiplication and division questions (7 x 7 = 49 and 49/7 = 7).
Create a memory game with the specific facts you want students to practice.
You could have students use a Math Mat (Not included in this Rekenrek product) to organize their thinking. To view a Math Mat for multiplication, click the link below.
Explain Your Brain Math Mat for Multiplication and Division to 100
There are so many ways to use the cards!
All facts from 2x2 to 10x10 are included on the file.
Cards can easily be printed as black and white.
***
After students are confident using rekenrek strategies, turn your students into pirates and get them looking for Captain Factor's hidden gold. Click the link below to view an engaging, fact solving challenge that will have your students happily working H-A-A-A-A-R-R-R-D!
Highlights
Description
The advantage to using a rekenrek format when building arrays is that it makes it easier for students to see how a question can be broken into manageable parts. Students can build on their knowledge of multiples of 2 and 5 rather than solely relying on skip counting starting from zero.
The cards can be used as a Math center where students match up the cards that are in the same "family". Each family consists of a rekenrek array, a multiplication question, a division question and 1 or 2 groups statements.
To watch a short demonstration video, click on the link below.
Rekenrek Multiplication & Division Cards Video
You can also use them as task cards. Students select a card, then determine and record all information related to their card. For example, if they select the card that says "7 groups of 5 & 7 groups of 2" they would draw an array and write the related multiplication and division questions (7 x 7 = 49 and 49/7 = 7).
Create a memory game with the specific facts you want students to practice.
You could have students use a Math Mat (Not included in this Rekenrek product) to organize their thinking. To view a Math Mat for multiplication, click the link below.
Explain Your Brain Math Mat for Multiplication and Division to 100
There are so many ways to use the cards!
All facts from 2x2 to 10x10 are included on the file.
Cards can easily be printed as black and white.
***
After students are confident using rekenrek strategies, turn your students into pirates and get them looking for Captain Factor's hidden gold. Click the link below to view an engaging, fact solving challenge that will have your students happily working H-A-A-A-A-R-R-R-D!


