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LEGO® Math: Multiplication

Learn about factors and multiples in this hands-on approach to multiplication

Arden Ashley-Wurtmann, MSEd

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(394)

What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one-session class, students will explore multiplication and division concepts using classic LEGO® (or similar) supplies. 

Concepts Covered Include:
1. Modeling Prime and Composite Numbers
2. Identifying Factors
3. Finding Multiples
4. Both Array and Grouping Models of Multiplication

Other Details

Parental Guidance

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.

Supply List

Students will need access to a LEGO®* base (10” x 10”) and a set of LEGO®* bricks in a variety of rectangular sizes. 

Students should also have a pencil or pen and notebook or loose leaf paper. Gridded/graph paper is recommended, but not required. 

*The brand is unimportant — students can use another LEGO®-like toy and the concepts will be the same. I use this kit: 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00NAPJ8DM. If you look at the "What's in the Bag?" picture, you can see what kinds of brick sizes and shapes I like to have on hand. Only rectangular bricks are used in this class. I also pre-sort my bricks into bags according to size/shape (ex: all the 8x2 bricks are in a bag, all the 4x4 are in a bag, all the 6x1 are in a bag, etc). If possible, it is helpful if learners do the same, but I recognize that this level of sorting takes a significant amount of time!

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Arden Ashley-Wurtmann, MSEd

Joined June, 2020

4.9

394reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I love making math visible to students. When I work with visual and hands-on models, it helps my students internalize core concepts and build number sense. I have been teaching with these kinds of models for 12+ years and I have fun doing it!