2, 5 and 10 times
Maths Resource Description
Embark on a mathematical journey of multiplication with a fun and interactive game designed to teach players how to multiply by 2, 5, and 10. To get started, you'll need a special deck of cards featuring these three numbers, as well as a dice labelled from 0 to 9. This game is not only educational but also a great way to engage with numbers and enhance mental arithmetic skills.
The gameplay is simple and exciting. Participants take turns drawing the top card from the deck and rolling the dice. The objective is to multiply the number on the card by the number thrown on the dice. For example, if you draw a card with the number 5 and roll a 3, the multiplication is straightforward: 3 x 5 equals 15. Each round, the player with the highest product scores a point. Victory is achieved by being the first to accumulate 10 points. Along the way, players will discuss and explore even numbers, multiples of 5, and multiples of 10, and will begin to recognise common results, such as the product of 4 x 5 and 2 x 10, enhancing their understanding of numerical patterns and relationships.