6x - 4x6 CanDoTables Mat

The CanDoTables Mat is an educational tool designed to enhance students' understanding of multiplication and its related concepts. It encourages students to explore the multiplication of 6 and 4 through various approaches. The mat prompts learners to 'Draw it' by visualising the multiplication as an array or using a number line, and 'Derive it' by breaking down the problem into simpler additions. 'Deepen it' challenges students to extend their knowledge to larger numbers and related divisions, while 'Dissect it' encourages them to look at the problem from different angles, such as factors and multiples.

The mat includes a series of exercises where students fill in blanks to demonstrate their understanding of multiplication and division relationships. For example, they are asked to complete sentences like "__ multiplied by __ is __" and "__ groups of __ is __", applying their knowledge that 6 times 4 equals 24. The exercises also cover real-life applications, such as calculating the number of minutes in 4 hours or determining individual earnings from a shared total. To deepen understanding, students are asked to consider if statements like "6 x 4 = 6 x 2 x 2" are true or false and to explore the concept of scaling in multiplication. The CanDoTables Mat is a comprehensive resource that supports the development of numerical fluency and problem-solving skills in mathematics.