5x - 7x5 CanDoTables Mat

The CanDoTables Mat is an educational tool designed to help students understand and practice multiplication, particularly the calculation of 5 times 7. The mat includes a variety of activities that encourage learners to draw, derive, deepen, and dissect the concept of multiplication. For instance, students are invited to explore the equation 5x - 7x5 through visual aids like an array, a bar, and a number line. These representations help to clarify the concept that multiplying 5 by 7 yields 35, and they also demonstrate the distributive property of multiplication by breaking down the equation into smaller parts such as 5x7 = (5x0) + (5x7).

Additionally, the mat provides a series of questions and statements that prompt students to think about multiplication and division in different ways. By filling in the blanks, students can practice forming and understanding equations like "5 multiplied by 7 is 35" or "35 is five times bigger than 7." Real-life word problems are also included to help students apply their knowledge in practical scenarios, such as calculating the cost of a dress with seven £5 notes or determining the number of horses that can be fed with 35kg of hay. The mat encourages a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division, reinforcing the idea that if you know 5 x 7 = 35, you also know the related division facts. This engaging and interactive approach is designed to deepen students' mathematical understanding and skills.