3x - 10x3 CanDoTables Mat

The CanDoTables Mat is a teaching aid that helps students understand and practice multiplication concepts through visual and interactive methods. The mat is designed to break down the multiplication of 3 by 10 in various ways, reinforcing the understanding that multiplication can be represented and derived through different approaches. The activities on the mat encourage students to draw, derive, dissect, and deepen their knowledge of the multiplication process.

The mat includes a number line to visually represent the product of 3 times 10, and it prompts students to divide the product into groups, helping them to see the relationship between multiplication and addition. By filling in the blanks, students practice breaking down the multiplication into smaller, more manageable parts (e.g., 3 x 10 = 3 x ___ + 3 x ___). The mat also challenges students to think about multiplication in terms of factors and multiples, and it incorporates real-world problems to apply their understanding. Students are asked to consider true or false statements, use arrays for visual multiplication, and explore scaling as a method of multiplication. The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concept of multiplication, ensuring students can apply it in various contexts and recognise its properties in different mathematical scenarios.