12x - 8x12 CanDoTables Mat

The CanDoTables Mat is an educational resource designed to help children understand and practice the concept of multiplication and division through a variety of exercises. The mat presents the equation 12x - 8x12 in a visually engaging format, encouraging students to explore different methods of calculation. The 'Draw it' section allows students to visualize multiplication as an array or on a number line, while 'Derive it' encourages them to break down the equation into smaller, more manageable parts. 'Deepen it' challenges students to apply their understanding in more complex scenarios.

The mat further dissects the multiplication of 12 by 8, providing a clear example that 12 times 8 equals 96, and breaks this down into partial products to enhance understanding. Students are prompted to think about multiplication and division in terms of groups, factors, and multiples, reinforcing the relationship between these concepts. The exercises include real-world problems involving dodecagons, egg boxes, hotel stays, and bags of carrots, making the math tangible and relevant. The mat also incorporates scaling, showing how multiplication scales numbers up, and division scales them down, with additional true or false statements to test comprehension. This comprehensive approach ensures that children engage with the subject matter deeply and from multiple perspectives.