Description

Build a deeper understanding of multiplication and pave the way for division with this missing factor scavenger hunt! This class activity is FUN and gets kids up and moving!

This is a great practice or review activity for kids in 3rd grade who are still working to master multiplication facts, or as a review for kids in 4th grade who are still struggling with multiplication and division.

Note: This scavenger hunt includes missing factor challenges as well as word problems (to help them see how the unknown factor relates to division).

The scavenger hunt problems also include arrays and area models as visuals to provide support for students and help them see the multiplication.

How the Scavenger Hunt Works:

The scavenger hunt includes 10 problems for kids to solve. To set it up, post all 10 problems in various locations around your room. Give each student a recording sheet and then you’re ready to get started!

To begin, kids can start with ANY of the problems. They solve it on their recording sheet and then have to FIND the solution somewhere around the classroom.

When they find the answer to the problem, they solve the NEXT problem in the scavenger hunt.

Eventually, they will end up back where they started and they’ll know they have completed the hunt correctly.

Tips for Using This in the Classroom:

• Give kids a clipboard to make it easier to record their work and answers as they move about the room
• Let kids work with partners as they make their way through the scavenger hunt
• If you have a large class, assign kids a starting problem so they’re not all bunched together at the same location
• Collect the recording sheets as an informal assessment of how your students are doing
• Use this as an end-of-unit review, end-of-the-year review or as a substitute activity (be sure to do this with your students prior to leaving it with a sub so students know how it works)

Additional Skills Practice:

This download also includes 2 additional practice worksheets to provide students with additional, independent practice with finding the missing factor.

Use these with students who need additional support and practice, as an individual grade after the whole class activity, or to send home as homework practice.

There is a missing factor worksheet as well as a word problem practice worksheet so you can focus on these skills independently if needed.

Included in the Download:

• Setup and Teaching Tips
• 10 Scavenger Hunt Problem Cards (half pages)
• Scavenger Hunt Recording Page
• Missing Factor Practice Worksheet
• Word Problem Practice Worksheet
• Answer Keys for the Hunt and worksheets

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I hope this provides a fun and easy way for kids to practice these important math skills!

**Please Note: This is a pdf download which you can download and save after checkout. No physical product will be shipped to you. In addition, this is designed for personal use in the home or classroom only. You may not share, distribute or alter this resource in any way. Thank you for your honesty!**