Multiplication With the Stamp Game
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Multiplication With the Stamp Game | |
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Math - Arithmetical Operations | |
Level | Primary |
Age | 5+ |
Prerequisites | Addition With the Stamp Game |
Materials | Stamp Game set math problem paper regular pencil green pencil blue pencil red pencil divider (string, stick, or ruler) |
This activity teaches the child to do multiplication at a higher level of abstraction than with the Golden Beads.
Presentations
- Take the materials to a table. (A very smooth mat might also be acceptable.)
- Select a problem and write it on the paper. In this case: 2432 × 4
- Lay out the number four times, moving the divider down each time.
- Slide the stamps in each column together.
- Then count and record the units (exchanging if needed).
- Count the tens (exchanging for a hundred if needed.)
- Record the tens left on the paper.
- Then count and record the hundreds (exchanging if needed).
- Then count and record the thousands (exchanging if needed).
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
Make Your Own
Stamp Game tiles in color | Stamp Game tiles in black and white | Math Problem Paper |
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