Students explore the diagonal of the multiplication table to identify square numbers and investigate the patterns within them.
Final application of fluency through collaborative games and problem-solving scenarios.
Synthesizing strategies to solve mixed multiplication and division problems within 100.
Exploring square numbers (e.g., 5x5, 6x6) through visual patterns and area models.
Discovering the 'ten minus one' pattern and other visual tricks for mastering the 9s.
Applying the distributive property to break apart larger facts into smaller, known chunks (focusing on 3s and 6s).
Using the clock and finger patterns to master 5s and 10s facts through rhythmic counting and visual cues.
Extending doubling strategies to master the 8s facts and building connections to smaller factors.