Area Model Multiplication Math Centers Math Tiles
5.0 (145 reviews)Use area models to make sense of multi-digit multiplication. Students place the digits 0–9 in the missing spaces and use partial products to piece together the completed model.
- Subject
- Math
- Pages
- 71
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 1 Month
- Digital download
Description
Use area models to make sense of multi-digit multiplication. Students place the digits 0–9 in the missing spaces and use partial products to piece together the completed model.
Why use Math Tiles?
- Make problem solving hands-on by letting students move number tiles and test their ideas.
- Build flexible thinking as students follow different clues and try more than one strategy.
- Practice perseverance and build confidence by revising a choice when the first idea doesn’t fit.
- Give students meaningful independent practice or have partners explain and compare their thinking.
- Save paper by reusing printed cards and having students record their answers on a separate sheet.
What’s included
- 30 printable puzzle cards
- Google Slides version with movable number tiles
- Student recording sheet
- Answer keys
- Teacher setup tips
- Printable 0–9 number tiles
How to use it
Use a card with a small group and have students explain how the parts of the model contribute to the whole product. For print, cut out the included number tiles or use a set you already have. In Google Slides, students move the tiles in edit mode.
More Time to Tile puzzles
Keep the same puzzle routine with Multiply 2 by 1 Math Tiles or Multiply 2 by 2 Math Tiles.
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Reviews
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Great daily resource
I used these daily for a long time for warm-ups! I just wish the digital version came with this.
requires preteaching
This resource is helpful when students have received direct explicit instruction on how to utilize
A helpful resource
I have used this resource for a school year, and my students use it wisely
Place value
A nice visual representation. Easy to follow and understand
Helpful Resource
This covers just 4th grade content and doesn't review the 3rd grade content. Because of this, I had to give this to my students in mid-January rather than mid-August. However, I love that this is editable. And I also love how students get so much practice from these different problems
Questions & Answers (3)
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Do you have a bundle for all your tile centers?
Thanks.
We no longer offer this bundle on TpT because it became too difficult to manage, and teachers didn't get instant access to their purchases. We were able to automate the build-your-own-bundle process in our off-site store, which makes the process a lot easier for teachers and us. If you’d like to receive a discount on multiple math tiles, you can visit https://teacherthrive.com/byob
Are these all 2 x 2 problems? Or are there any 3 x 1 or 4 x 1?
Hello. They are all 2 x 2 and 2 x 1. Three-digit numbers won't fit on the page.
I cannot find the place in your store to by your tiles. I clicked on the here button, but I do see them. Help?
Hi Amy! I am no longer selling those on TpT. However, I do love the tiles from Amazon that are linked in the resource.
