Cuisenaire Multiplication

Cuisenaire Rods give learners an excellent strategy as they learn about multiplication. How many ways can they make the same product? Using a target product, learners lay out rods to achieve that number through various factors. This would work really well with a chart they could lay the rods across, visually seeing they add up to that product. They record their processing using pictures, numbers, and words. Finally, learners repeat this activity with three other products.