Introduction to tape diagrams (bar models) as a representation for equal group multiplication problems.
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).