The best way to start to build multiplication knowledge is through classic manipulatives and charts.
Use concrete manipulatives and charts to build multiplication knowledge. Once they are starting to gain a little understanding, Number Hive can be used to practice and reinforce the knowledge in an engaging way. (down the track we can talk more scaffolding here with our other options; eg 1-10)
Here are some ideas on how you can scaffold the learning journey with Number Hive.
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Explore factor pairs and perhaps even a times tables chart with students prior to playing.
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Start off in the Number Hive ‘Practice’ game on the ‘easy’ level. Let the student have the factor pairs or times tables chart in front of them.
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As they start building in confidence, you can start removing these resources and slowly increase the level of difficulty.
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Once they are feeling more confident and have a solid level of mastery, they can try playing against someone they know using the ‘Host a game’ option.
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Finally, when they are feeling very confident and at the point of feeling safe to take risks, they can enter the Global Hive through the ‘Play Online’ option in the lobby.