6x - 9x6 CanDoTables Mat

The CanDoTables Mat presents a multi-faceted approach to understanding and practicing multiplication, specifically focusing on the calculation of 6 times 9. The mat encourages students to 'Draw it' by visualising the multiplication as an array or using a number line, 'Derive it' by breaking down the problem into more manageable parts, and 'Deepen it' by exploring related calculations and concepts. The 'Dissect it' section provides a structured breakdown of the multiplication 6 times 9, allowing students to see the sum as the addition of two separate multiplications, which when added together equal 54.

Students are further engaged with a variety of exercises that reinforce their understanding of the number 54 as a product of 6 and 9. They are prompted to fill in blanks to demonstrate their grasp of multiplication and division relationships, using factors and multiples. The mat also includes real-world applications, such as calculating the number of minutes in nine hours, determining sales earnings, pricing packs of chews, and dividing earnings among painters. These practical problems help students apply their mathematical knowledge to everyday situations. The mat concludes with a true or false question, challenging students to apply their understanding of multiplication to a division problem involving the numbers 540, 90, and 60. Buzzard Publishing has designed the CanDoTables Mat to be an interactive and comprehensive tool for enhancing students' proficiency in multiplication and related mathematical concepts.