Mental Math Bulletin Board Ideas

Introduce and review multiplication & division strategies, models, key words, and vocabulary with this set of differentiated anchor charts. 6  differentiated levels of multiplication from basic up to 2 by 2 digit multiplication. 8 different levels of division from basic up to 4 digit dividends & 1 digit divisors with remainders. 

The following formats of the anchor charts are included:

★Printable multiplication anchor chart for 6 differentiated levels with: 

• 4 multiplication strategies
• Kid-friendly definition 
• Multiplication vocabulary & key words
• Visuals & graphics

★Printable division anchor charts for 8 differentiated levels that include: 

• 4 division strategies
• Kid-friendly definition 
• Division vocabulary & key words
• Visuals & graphics

★Printable multiplication & division strategy posters- focus on 1 specific strategy

★Mini Strategy posters- perfect for student notebooks or math centers

★Fill in the blank anchor charts- student note taking guide (color + black & white)

★Digital anchor charts- Google slides

★Print on 8.5”x11” paper or enlarge as a poster for display

WHY? Students learn a variety of strategies to master multiplication & division. Use these colorful posters and anchor charts as a visual scaffold to teach & review strategies for solving multiplication and division problems.

SAVE TIME and ENERGY creating your own anchor charts with these ready to go posters for teaching multiplication & division.

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WHO? This set works well for a class with different ability levels by allowing students to understand each strategy at their current level of understanding. In addition, this set was created to grow with your students as they transition from one level to the next throughout the school year. Posters include skills for third, fourth, and fifth grade students. 

★ Multiplication levels include:

• Basic multiplication (2 posters with different strategies)
• 2 by 1 digit multiplication 
• 3 by 1 digit multiplication 
• 2 by 2 digit multiplication  (2 posters with different levels)

★Division levels include:

• Basic division without remainders 
• Basic division with remainders
• 2 digit dividend & 1 digit divisor w/o remainders
• 2 digit dividend & 1 digit divisor w/ remainders
• 3 digit dividend & 1 digit divisor w/o remainders
• 3 digit dividend & 1 digit divisor w/ remainders
• 4 digit dividend & 1 divisor w/o remainders
• 4 digit dividend & 1 divisor w/ remainders

★ Multiplication strategies & models include:

• Multiplication Array
• Equal Groups
• Skip Counting
• Repeated Addition
• Ratio Table
• Multiplication Tile Array
• Number Line 
• Multiplication Area Model
• Multiplication Partial products
• Multiplication Standard Algorithm
• Multiplication Distributive Property

★Division Strategies & models include:

• Array
• Equal groups
• Repeated subtraction
• Known multiplication facts
• Deal out in chunks
• Partial quotients
• Box method
• Short division
• Long division- standard algorithm 

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

★ 6 Multiplication anchor charts with 4 strategies at the following levels:

• Basic multiplication anchor chart (2 posters with different strategies)
• 2 by 1 digit multiplication anchor chart
• 3 by 1 digit multiplication anchor chart 
• 2 by 2 digit multiplication anchor chart (2 posters with different levels)

★ 8 Division anchor charts with 4 strategies at the following levels:

• Basic division without remainders anchor chart
• Basic division with remainders anchor chart
• 2 digit divided by 1 digit w/o remainders anchor chart
• 2 digit divided by 1 digit w/ remainders anchor chart
• 3 digit divided by 1 digit w/o remainders anchor chart
• 3 digit divided by 1 digit w/ remainders anchor chart
• 4 digit divided by 1 digit w/o remainders anchor chart
• 4 digit divided by 1 digit w/ remainders anchor chart

★14 Fill in the Blank Graphic Organizers

• Every anchor chart is included as a fill in the blank template
• Use as a reference sheet or note-taking guide for students
• Color and black & white printing

★56 Strategy Posters

• Each anchor chart includes 4 enlarged posters of the strategy shown
• Great to use when focusing on a specific strategy
• Full size and mini versions of each poster

★Digital Versions of all anchor charts and strategy posters

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HOW TO USE? WAYS TO USE Posters & Anchor Charts

• Display when teaching a new strategy for multiplication and division
• Display on math focus wall
• Display to review previously taught strategies
• Add mini versions to students’ interactive math notebooks or math folders
• Place mini versions or full size versions at math centers
• Include digital version in mini-lesson or powerpoint

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Common Core Aligned: Aligned to 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade Numbers and Operations in Base Ten standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.3

Multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range 10-90 (e.g., 9 × 80, 5 × 60) using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.B.5

Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.B.6

Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.5

Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

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Created by Samantha Osleger, ©SPO RESOURCES.

All rights reserved by the author. This purchase is for single classroom use only. 

Feel free to send me an email sporesources.teach@gmail.com if there is anything I can help you with!

I hope you and your upper elementary students love these multiplication and division anchor charts and posters!

Multiplication Math Drills With Adorable Bulletin Board Trackers!

Get ready to make multiplication practice both fun and effective with our exciting timed math drills! Designed to engage students and boost their confidence, these drills come complete with adorable bulletin board trackers that visually celebrate each child's progress. As students race against the clock to master their multiplication facts, they’ll enjoy tracking their achievements on colorful, eye-catching displays. Perfect for classrooms or at-home learning, this resource combines learning with creativity, motivating kids to practice and excel while having a great time!

What is included:

• Multiplication Drills 1-10 (in color and black and white options)
• Ice Cream Bulletin Board Tracker (in color and in black and white options)
• Fish Tank Bulletin Board Tracker (in color and in black and white options)
• Gumball Machine Bulletin Board Tracker (in color and in black and white options)

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Multiplication Chart Poster

Customize your classroom with this printable multiplication chart poster kit. Students love big, bold and colorful posters, with providing them a large multiplication chart that can be seen from anywhere in the room, you'll help reinforce the math facts and help to give them confidence in their work.

What's Included:

Files containing 4 sizes.

1. Extra Large: approximately 9ft x 9ft, this would be ideal for a very large wall such as in a gym or cafeteria.

· One number per page

· Materials: 169 pages, approx. 25 poster boards

2. Large: approximately 6ft x 6ft, this would be ideal for a very large wall such as in a hallway.

· Two numbers per page

· Materials: 98 pages, approx. 10 poster boards

3. Medium: approximately 4.5ft x 4.5ft, this would be ideal for a very large wall such as in a classroom.

· Four numbers per page

· Materials: 52 pages, approx. 5 poster boards

4. Small: approximately 22in x 22in, this would be ideal for a wall such as in a classroom.

· Six numbers per page

· Materials: 18 pages, 1 poster board

Multiplication Chart Printable Files

· Multiplication Chart print outs, conveniently ready to print to give to students for their own personal notes! Includes 6 variations; 4 color options, one of each design option and 2 black and white options.

Multiple Design Options

1. Option 1: Easy print files of multiples that meet at the perfect squares of each multiple.
2. Option 2: Easy print files of each multiple. This can be arranged either vertically or horizontally.

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