What Is a Number Talk?

Number talks are meant to be short, daily maths activities that allow students to have meaningful and highly engaging conversations about maths. Simply show students the front of the card and ask the prompts on the back. These exchanges will lead to the development of more accurate, efficient and flexible strategies for students.

Enhance Understanding of How to Multiply Two-Digits by One-Digit

This card set is a great teaching resource for helping students multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number using strategies such as:

• Partial products
• Commutative, associative and distributive properties
• Using an area model

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the questions accompanying these 2 x 1 multiplication problems.

• What is the product? How did you solve this expression mentally?
• What are some models we can use to represent this expression? How can we use these models to determine the solution?
• How can we use a fact we already know to help determine the solution?

How to Get Your Multi-Digit Multiplication Strategy Cards

If you are ready to get your hands on this engaging maths activity, head on over to the green download button! Here, you will find the quick-print PDF file available in both colour and black and white. Print out the task cards front and back so that the prompts are displayed on the back of each card. The cards can also be put on a ring for added convenience. Consider printing the cards on thick card and laminating them to ensure they will last for many years to come!

Looking for Another Set of Number Talk Cards?

If you are looking to add to your collection of number talk activities, make sure to check out some of the additional sets that Teach Starter offers!

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