Factors and Products - a maths game

multiplication baord gameThis is a great little mathematics game for two players. The focus is on reinforcing the concepts of 'factors and products'; perfect for later Key Stage 1 or early Key Stage 2.

The downloadable board* features a track around which the children move counters in response to the fall of a dice.

Each move requires the children to calculate, and (importantly) discuss the nature of the numbers. The numbers on the board have been carefully chosen to ensure children have plenty to talk about! In my experience, teachers love the mathematical discussions this promotes, while children enjoy the 'thrill' of the game and the joy of developing their understandng by sharing their skills.

The (pdf) download* features the mathsticks 'Track Attack' board, and detailed teacher notes with suggestions for alternative modes of play.

Take it for a spin and let me know how it worked with your children.

 

Teachers resources - multiplication game to download

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maths's picture

So simlpe and so

Submitted by maths on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 19:30.
So simlpe and so interesting!!!!
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orcadia's picture

Simple, but so effective - as

Submitted by orcadia on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 17:36.
Simple, but so effective - as all the best ideas are! I can't wait to use this one with my P3s and 4s.
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dhenderson's picture

Played this yesterday and the

Submitted by dhenderson on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 14:10.
Played this yesterday and the children loved it! They were using super explanations as to how to find numbers with factors of 2 and 5 quickly. Speed of calculations were increased due to competition side of game.
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Blue bell's picture

This is a simple but clever

Submitted by Blue bell on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 15:29.
This is a simple but clever way for children to practise their multiplication/division facts.
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purple_giraffe's picture

My class played this

Submitted by purple_giraffe on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 09:21.
My class played this yesterday - and I wish I had introduced it to them before! We have been battling with factors for a while, but yesterday was the lightbulb moment for everyone :)They were engaged, were talking the talk and were happy playing the game for the duration of the lesson. Brilliant resource, cannot recommend it enough - THANK YOU!!
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johdu's picture

That's very good to hear. I'm

Submitted by johdu on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 20:46.
That's very good to hear. I'm glad this maths game had a positive impact. Great comment, thank you.
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micketh's picture

brilllliant!

Submitted by micketh on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 20:06.
brilllliant!
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Phebe's picture

Can't wait to use it next

Submitted by Phebe on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 15:39.
Can't wait to use it next with my prime number unit.
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loulou16's picture

simple yet effective resource

Submitted by loulou16 on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 19:04.
simple yet effective resource - thank you!
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Carol812's picture

Just what I have been

Submitted by Carol812 on Sat, 01/22/2011 - 21:10.
Just what I have been looking for to assess and reinforce factors. Thanks.
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heffalump's picture

I played this with my one to

Submitted by heffalump on Sun, 11/28/2010 - 19:57.
I played this with my one to one student and we got loads of maths language out of it. Thank you it was a fun way to reinforce our work on factors.
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johdu's picture

That's good to hear. Great

Submitted by johdu on Sun, 11/28/2010 - 23:04.

That's good to hear. Great that it worked well. For me, language is the key to learning... that's always been my guiding aim when making/using resources: what meaningful vocabulary will the children be able to use while working with this?

John

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eleriw's picture

This will be a greast

Submitted by eleriw on Sun, 10/03/2010 - 11:44.
This will be a greast resource for upper ability in my class.Thank you .
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amy2783's picture

Looking forward to playing

Submitted by amy2783 on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 08:00.
Looking forward to playing this with my upper Maths set who up until now have been quite disengaged when it comes to Maths. They love the games from this website. Many thanks!
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sarahtindal's picture

Simple and effective. Thank

Submitted by sarahtindal on Sun, 09/19/2010 - 09:16.
Simple and effective. Thank you for the inspiration and time saving!
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clariceio's picture

Ace! Keep these brill

Submitted by clariceio on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 18:45.
Ace! Keep these brill resources coming!!!
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classroomlife's picture

Fabulous resource. I'm going

Submitted by classroomlife on Sun, 07/25/2010 - 14:14.
Fabulous resource. I'm going to use it during my 1-2-1 sessions.
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classroomlife's picture

Fabulous resource. I'm going

Submitted by classroomlife on Sun, 07/25/2010 - 14:14.
Fabulous resource. I'm going to use it during my 1-2-1 sessions.
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wotton's picture

looking forward to using this

Submitted by wotton on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 22:47.
looking forward to using this with my maths group, so simple but effective.
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becjam's picture

game

Submitted by becjam on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 10:30.
i can not wait to play this game with my students i like the numbers you have put in there
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johdu's picture

Thanks

Submitted by johdu on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 08:46.
@soniag123, thank you for the comment. You are quite right, the key to good understandign is in enabling the children to explain the mathematics they are using; giving them opportunities to talk about what (and how) they are learning. Games are great for this.
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soniag123's picture

track attack resource

Submitted by soniag123 on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 18:57.
after having read through the resource, its application in the classroom is clear. in ks2 it has been stressed more and more the importance of students explaining how and why something is done (part of decision making), as opposed to having "tricks" to solve something. thank you for the simple to use resource, and i'm a little annoyed that i didn't come up with it myself.
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primary.teacherabc123's picture

Totally agree!

Submitted by primary.teacher... on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 09:31.
Totally agree!
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