Do your students need practice with multiplication and division? Did you know there is a fun, interesting way to use mixed-up multiplication tables to practice both? I highly recommend Find the Factors puzzles as a way to practice multiplication while also developing problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
This activity from Find the Factor and the Power of Exponents gives students practice with multiplication facts while using creative thinking to solve puzzles. See the URL and PDF links above.
Where could you go next?
Well, 4 multiplied by something is 20, so…
Eventually, you might see how you can fill in all the numbers in the grid:
Here’s a new puzzle to try on your own. Or follow the links in the yellow bar at the top of the page.
