M&M: Multiplication Madness

How many ways can ten fireflies be arranged in (and out) of a jar? After your class has read Ten Flashing Fireflies, this is a great way to incorporate some relevant math. Cut-out templates of the ten fireflies and the jar are included....

In this making ten activity, students generate multiples of ten from five number cards. In this problem solving activity, students find multiple answers for one question.

Second and third graders solve 10 problems in which bundles of ten counters are multiplied by a number. They count by tens to solve each problem.

In this math worksheet, students solve four problems about base ten blocks. Students write in the value of the base ten blocks shown in each picture.

Here is a presentation that helps young mathematicians hone their skills when counting by tens. The presentation also reviews the concept of using the greater than and less than symbols when comparing numbers. Most of the slides have...

Multiplying with multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000 provides an opportunity to discuss patterns that arise with zeros. The class uses these patterns to solve problems. Then they rotate through three work stations, including a computer-based...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice converting numbers using place value.

Third graders determine the perimeter of a shaded section by counting the number of unit squares that surround it. Each section is shaded on a small square unit grid. 

How many noodles long is your classroom? Find out when engineers of all ages explore measurement through the use of pool noodles. With the noodles pre-cut to certain metric lengths, the activities could be used to introduce the metric...

Build on your learners' confidence in quick addition as they discover strategies to add tens to two-digit numbers. After reviewing counting by 10's, they discuss tactics to add multiples of 10 to other numbers. They visualize how to...