It's a multiplication table!
2 rows of 5 make ten cheese puffs.
2 x 5 = 10
It's just like a regular multiplication able, except you count the dots to get the answer.
2 x 3 = 6 dots
You can play games or practice number facts, for example using popcorn.
This is 3 times 8.
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How many ways count 24 pieces of popcorn?
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With rows of 3?
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With rows of 8?
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With 6s? or 4s?
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Can you find a different rectangle on the mosaic with 24 dots?
You can also write number facts on slips of paper to practice.
What other patterns can you find?
Can you make your own game?