The perfect introduction for students to explore multiplying integers and have fun practicing their understanding.

Materials Included:

• Multiplying Integers Student Notes with Examples (2 pages)
• Notes Answer Key Provided
• DIGITAL SELF-CHECKING 9 Question Activity (Mystery Riddle)
• Student Work Page for Digital Activity
• Answer Key Provided for Digital Activity

The student notes explore multiplying integers by connecting it to repeated addition using physical manipulatives.  I have students use physical manipulatives, such as two-colored chips, or spacers from a hardware store.  (Use half of the bag as they come since they look like positives and pre-cut the tops and bottoms off of the other half of the bag to make negatives.)  Following the repeated addition exploration, students use patterns to continue developing multiplication rules.

Following development of the rules, additional examples will allow for student application of the rules along with story problems for real-world connection.  The answer key is provided.

After the notes and examples, students can demonstrate their understanding of the content using the self-checking digital mystery riddle activity.  There are 9 subtraction questions.  A student work page and answer key are included.

DIGITAL ACTIVITY REMINDER: The digital activity is in Google Slides. Please keep in mind that students will each need their own copy of the digital activity.  This can be done several different ways depending on the technology in your classroom.

Students simply need to type their answer into the answer box.  If they are correct, the box will turn green and part of the mystery picture will appear.  If they are incorrect, the box will turn red and they need to try again.  When they finish all 9 questions, they will have the answer to the riddle in the revealed picture.

I also provided a student work page.  This can be used if you decide to use this as an outside of school assignment and a student does not have Internet access.  Some of my students prefer to have the questions on paper as well, so I always provide both options.  I encourage all students to use this paper to show their work.

Getting Started:

1. Print 1 copy of the student notes (front and back) and student work page per student.
2. Complete the notes together as a class to build student understanding of multiplying integers.
3. Students complete digital self-checking mystery riddle activity to demonstrate their understanding while having fun.

Special Thanks to Lindsay Bowden for providing an awesome template for the mystery picture activity!

If you like this resource, check out the related resources and BUNDLE:

Integers & Absolute Value: Notes & Digital Self-Checking Activity

Adding Integers: Student Notes & Digital Self-Checking Activity

Subtracting Integers: Student Notes & Digital Self-Checking Activity

Add & Subtract Integers BUNDLE: Student Notes & Digital Self-Checking Activity

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