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I Have, Who Has? - Introduction to Multiplication
2 Pre & Primary Essentials Games & Activities Mathematics Number & Place Value Patterns & Algebras 7 Pages

I Have, Who Has? - Introduction to Multiplication

This fun whole class activity is great as a warmup or fast finisher. The questions will help students consolidate their understanding of  the ways in which multiplication can be represented. 28 cards have been included in the set with the following representations of multiplication:

  • Equal groups
  • An array
  • A bar model
  • A repeated addition number sentence
  • A multiplication number sentence


Laminate for multiple uses, allow students ‘working out’ time before you begin the activity.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays.
  • We are learning to divide a set of objects into equal sized groups to solve simple problems.
  • We are learning to recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays and to divide a set of objects into equal sized groups.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to recall multiplication facts for twos and apply to related division facts using doubling and halving.

Curriculum alignment

MA1-1WM old Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols MA1-7NA old Represents and models halves, quarters and eighths MA1-4NA old Applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers MA1-5NA old Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers MA1-3WM old Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained MA1-2WM old Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems MA1-6NA old Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division MA1-CSQ-01 new Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning MA1-FG-01 new Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems
VCMNA107 Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies VCMNA087 Recognise, model, read, write and order numbers to at least 100. Locate these numbers on a number line VCMNA091 Recognise and describe one-half as one of two equal parts of a whole VCMNA103 Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by twos, threes, fives and ten from any starting point, then moving to other sequences VCMNA111 Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value VCMNA114 Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction VCMNA108 Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays VCMNA109 Recognise and represent division as grouping into equal sets and solve simple problems using these representations

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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