Distributive & Associative Properties of Multiplication 3rd Grade Escape Room
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Can your third graders use their knowledge of the distributive property of multiplication to access an ancient Mayan temple? Can they use the associative property to choose the right door? This fun and engaging digital escape room focuses on these two properties of multiplication and will 3rd graders racing to practice and review challenging 3rd grade math standards. *Note that the distributive property puzzles in this escape room are more focused on demonstrating an understanding of the distributive property; one puzzle has students form equivalent expressions such as 8x5=(8x2)+(8x3), but not actually solving those problems.
This online escape room activity is easy to implement. The breakout process is fully automated by a Google Form™, so there are no answers to check or clues to hide. Google™ accounts are not required; anybody with an internet connected device can complete this 3rd grade math escape room. Optional printable pages can be used to supplement the online escape room. These are helpful for students to show their work, but are not designed to be a stand-alone activity.
Escape rooms are a fun and engaging way to practice and review fraction skills. While this activity can be completed by students individually, it is recommended to have students work in small groups or pairs to encourage collaboration. It will be important for students to read clues carefully. Escape rooms are meant to be challenging, so don't be afraid to let students struggle and puzzle through the problems! It's always fun to see that "Aha!" moment when a child figures out a puzzle!
Math skills required to solve the puzzles:
- Understand how to use the distributive property to rewrite a multiplication problem. This is scaffolded with steps to break down the process and an array to visualize how the problem is broken down. Example: 8×11 becomes 8×(5+6), (8×5)+(8×6), 40+48 =88
- Identify equivalent expressions demonstrating knowledge of the associative property. Example: 5×(4×3)=(5×4)×3
- Multiply a multiple of 10 by a single digit. Example: 40×8
- Have a firm understanding of standards 3.OA.B.5 and 3.NBT.A.3
- Don't miss the Mayan Math extension activity link from the Smithsonian on the Quick Start page!
What's included in the PDF?
- Quickstart guide with link to escape room
- Optional link for Google Drive™ users to create a copy of the form to save to their own drives in order to view student results.
- Optional (but recommended) printable student pages to work out puzzles on
- Optional QR code to lead to the Google Form™
- Detailed answer key & teacher tips
- Success signs to snap photos with after completing the activity (optional)
FAQ
- Do students need to have Gmail™ accounts? NO! Anyone with internet access and a tablet, computer, or even phone can complete the breakout.
- How long will this take? That is the hardest question as the answer varies depending on each classroom, student, or group. Most students will be able to complete this activity in under 45 minutes. You can allow 60 minutes to be safe. The form will only save data if students are signed into Google accounts, so if you are worried about your students not finishing on time, simply have them write their answers on scratch paper. They can then come back and quickly re-enter their answers and pick up where they left off. Some students with a firm grasp on the concepts covered in this escape room will be able to complete the puzzles very quickly (20-30 minutes), others will take longer.
- Can this be used for remote learning? Yes! This product is designed to be able to be completed completely online and can be done in-person, for distance learning, or hybrid models. Students will need a device and internet connection.
- Will students have to search the web to figure out the puzzles? NO! All of the information needed will be provided in the Google Form™. The math in this activity is all standards-based.
Escape rooms are a great way to provide extra practice for students, review for tests, or provide enrichment. This escape room can be used any time of year. Properties of multiplication are challenging for many students, and this is a great way to practice and review for end of year testing.
