Tadpoles on LillyPads

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a thematic math activity designed to practice multiplication with the number 13. It is presented with a pond-life backdrop, featuring lily pads labeled with multiplication problems ranging from 13 times 2 to 13 times 10. A tadpole character appears to jump across the lily pads, and the students are instructed to solve the math problems to help the tadpole find its way home. The sheet creatively combines the concept of a multiplication exercise with a narrative element to engage students.

The worksheet is intended to teach students the 13 times table by providing a series of multiplication problems in a visually engaging format. It encourages children to solve the problems sequentially, which helps to reinforce their understanding of the sequence of multiples of 13. The narrative aspect of helping the tadpole adds a sense of purpose and fun to the activity, which can aid in memory retention and make the learning experience more enjoyable. Completing this worksheet will help students become more proficient in their multiplication facts, an important skill for their mathematical development.