5x - 5x5 CanDoTables Mat

The CanDoTables Mat is an educational tool designed to help students understand and practice multiplication concepts, specifically the multiplication of 5 by various numbers. The mat encourages students to 'Draw it' by visualizing multiplication through arrays or number lines, 'Derive it' by using known multiplication facts to figure out related ones, and 'Deepen it' by exploring more complex relationships and applications of the multiplication fact in question. In this case, the focus is on the multiplication fact 5 x 9.

Students are prompted to 'Dissect it' by breaking down the multiplication of 5 x 9 into parts, such as 5 x (5 + 4), allowing them to see how multiplication can be split into smaller, more manageable chunks. They are also asked to fill in blanks to complete equations that represent the distributive property of multiplication over addition. The mat includes a bar model and a number line to visually represent the product of 5 x 9, which equals 45. Furthermore, the mat encourages students to explore various multiplication and division problems that stem from the fact that 5 x 9 equals 45, reinforcing their understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division. Real-world word problems are also included to apply the concept, such as calculating the total savings from nine £5 notes or determining the number of buckets needed to hold 45 litres of water. This comprehensive approach helps students grasp the concept of multiplication and its practical applications in everyday situations.