Mental Math Mystery Picture Reveal: "Round a Factor + Adjust" Multiplication Strategy

Mental Math Mystery Picture Reveal: "Round a Factor + Adjust" Multiplication Strategy This multiplication strategy resource reveals a mystery picture through mental math practice. Students will engage with the "Round a Factor + Adjust" approach to efficiently solve problems. Educators can implement this activity whole-group using the included Google Classroom integration or print packets for individual work. The step-by-step instructions make this a great introductory lesson to a new strategy while also reinforcing the concept for students needing more practice. Applicable across grades 4-7, this mental math resource strengthens understanding of multiplication in an exciting way. Requiring students to show their work reveals common misconceptions for teachers to address. The mystery picture increases engagement and motivation to apply this strategy. This teaching resource has wide-ranging classroom applications as number talk or homework material.