standard_description: Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.
problem_activity: Stage 2: Factors and Multiples
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Centimeter cubes
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Find the Number Stage 2 Directions and Gameboard

Narrative
Students find factors and multiples for a given number. To start, one player chooses an even number less than 50. The other player covers either a factor or multiple of that number. Students take turns covering either a multiple or factor of the previous number. When there are no factors or multiples left to cover, the player who covered the last number gets a point. Students take turns choosing the starting number. Students play 10 rounds, as time allows, and the player with the most points wins.
Additional Information
Each group of 2 needs 100 centimeter cubes.


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