CHINESE NEW YEAR MULTIPLICATION SCOOT

Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 Chinese New Year themed multiplication scoot cards on the 1-12 times tables. These cards feature colourful illustrations to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. There are two styles to the Recording Sheets, one scaffolded to elicit the desired response, and the other includes blank answer sections.

The multiplication skills for the 1-12 times tables reinforced in this pack are:
writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence
writing a multiplication fact for a given array
writing the missing factor
writing the product of two given numbers
writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection)
filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence
relating multiplication and addition
product of a square number
completing the multiplication facts for illustrations
problem solving using illustrations

There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers.

Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types.

SUGGESTED USE
Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students)
Math Centres
Game of Scoot:
There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’.

At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check.

PREPARATION
♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation.
♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet.
♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label.
♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover (2 options included) on folder.