Mystic Multiplication
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LENGTH
14 Minutes
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Description
A game that shows how math operations, such as the distributive property is extended from fractions to rational numbers. Along the way, a professor gives you hints and all the explanation you need. The tasks are located in a castle in which you find a hidden treasure in the end of the game.
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Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Understand Multiplication Of Rational Numbers. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.
Main Concepts
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
What is the rule for multiplying signed numbers? What sign does the quotient have when the dividend is positive and the divisor is negative? How are the rules different for multiply and dividing integers compared to adding and subtracting them? What is the first step when using the distributive property? What are the order of operations?
After the Game
How do you know when the final result for the multiplication of integers is positive or negative? What strategy did you use to order the expressions when using the distributive property? If there was a time when you ordered the expressions incorrectly, what did you have to correct and why? When there were four dice rolled, how could you tell if the answer would be a positive or negative number? How can we use the distributive property to solve an algebraic equation?