Beginner Activity

Activity
The goal of this activity is to become comfortable with multiplying small numbers. Try to complete the multiplication table in the simulation. Easy peezy? Try using the clock. Record your times. Do you get faster each time you practice? Easy peezy, lemon squeezy? Try the intermediate level.

Special thanks to the Physics Education Technology PhET Team

Arithmetic Workout
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Multichoice Question

• What is the best answer for: 3 × 3 ?
  • 6
    • Incorrect, try to find enough objects to make three groups of three. Try the question again.
  • 9
    • Absolutely correct!
  • 8
    • Incorrect, try to find enough objects to make three groups of three. Try the question again.

Add your results to the data table below

Correct	Incorrect	Time (seconds)	Code name
9	1	42	1348

Reflection

Using objects like macaroni, your fingers, or coins can be helpful when first learning about multiplication. The best answer to the question above is (b) because it is the total number when three groups of three are put in one pile.

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