Otters swim through numerical gates carrying multiplication equations with a missing factor. By choosing the gate with the correct missing factor, players make the otter swim faster in the online game.

Concepts

multiplication, multiplication equations, multiplication facts, 1-digit multiplication

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Create opportunities for scholars to become fluent in multiplication facts
• Show the class how three numbers can be grouped into multiplication fact families just like addition fact families

Classroom Considerations

• Provides options for four individuals to compete against each other

Pros

• Allows for teachers to assign games to class members
• Displays the correct response for missed questions during the game and at the end

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.OA.A.4