We did some great exploration in math today! We have been talking about multiplication, which is very closely related with addition. We have been doing lots of skip counting and recording multiples of different numbers. After recording multiples of different numbers we have been looking for patterns and structure!
Today each group was assigned a different number and they were asked to build a cube train modeling the multiples of that number. After they built their cube train, they used it to make a multiples strip using adding machine tape. This helped us quickly figure how many cubes would be in a certain number of groups for that multiple. For example, they would know that 6 groups of 4 would be 24 because on the 4's multiple strip if you counted over six times it would be 24!
I wish I had snapped a picture of the final multiples strips all lined up! The kids made some really interesting observations!
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