Math Word Problems - Multiplication and Division for Year 2 and 3 4+

This app includes a wide variety of multiplication and division word problems designed for students to read-along, draw and solve. The format & problems were developed in consultation with the new UK national curriculum (Key Stage 2).

Note that there is a school version of this app that is eligible for the volume discount program.

This app is designed to be used in a classroom or home setting where a teacher or family member is available to work through problems and discuss problem-solving strategies with the student(s). After successfully choosing the answer, the correct equation is briefly shown on the screen in large format to help cement learning. The app tracks the number of questions answered correctly on the first try and reports on this figure at the end of each level.

These problems were designed with the following mathematical standards (primarily Operational & Algebraic) in mind:

-- UK National Curriculum - Year 2 (Key stage 2) --

• recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers

• calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (×), division (÷) and equals (=) signs

• show that multiplication of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of one number by another cannot

• solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts.

To keep kids motivated, this app includes an optional bonus game for every 10 questions answered correctly. All of these 4 games last no longer than 60 seconds and are meant to serve as a spaced break from the math word problems. The 4 games include the following:

1) Pop the balloons (directed play with a focus on hand-eye coordination)
2) Feed the frog (directed play with a focus on hand-eye coordination)
3) Draw a picture (open-ended play with a focus on creativity and self-expression)
4) Launch the planes (open-ended play with a focus on hand-eye coordination)

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