Description
This is an Escape Room activity for multiplication. The activity focuses on multi-digit multiplication of whole numbers (4 digit by 1 digit and 2 digit by 2 digit) . Students will answer questions about multiplication strategies such as place value and area models.
An Escape Room is an adventure in which players solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints, and strategies to complete the objectives at hand.
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In this Escape Room, students are presented with a situation. They are trapped in a lost castle guarded by dragons. In order to escape, they must solve 4 puzzles. Each puzzle gives them a key, which the teacher holds, and gives to each team as they successfully complete each puzzle.
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The activity is designed to be played in small groups. Teacher forms teams. I suggest no more than 5 students in a team.
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โฅWhy this game?โฅ
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Escape Rooms are highly engaging for the students. Their task is to figure out clues in order to escape the room, in this case it is a lost castle. They compete in teams which adds to the engaging nature of this game.
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โฅIncludes:โฅ
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โ 4 puzzles
โ 21 questions
โ Answer Key
โ Teacher Instructions
โ Labels
โ Student Recording Sheet
โ Color and black and white version
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Please note you do not need to purchase any locks or keys to use with this resource. The keys mentioned are pictures of keys, which are provided in the resource.
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