standard_description: Work with 2 × 2 matrices as a transformations of the plane, and interpret the absolute value of the determinant in terms of area.
problem_activity: Stage 6: Multiply with 1–5
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Colored pencils or crayons
Number cubes
Paper clips
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Capture Squares Stage 6 Gameboard
Capture Squares Stage 6 Spinner

Narrative
Students roll a number cube and spin a spinner and find the product of the two numbers they generated. The spinner has numbers 2–5.
Additional Information
Each group of 2 needs one number cube.


aligns: no