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Math · Multiplying and dividing

Break-Apart Bridge: Split hard facts into easy ones: 7 × 8 = 7 × 5 + 7 × 3

A dot array gets cut into two smaller arrays, so a hard fact like 7 × 8 becomes 7 × 5 plus 7 × 3. Kids cut the grid, fill in the parts, choose their own cut, do it without the picture, and use tens.

  • Grades3rd grade
  • Levels5, from “Cut the grid” to “Use tens”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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How Break-Apart Bridge works

The 5 levels

  1. Cut the grid
  2. Fill it in
  3. Choose the cut
  4. No picture
  5. Use tens

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

3.OA.B.5
Use properties of multiplication, like turning it around or breaking a fact apart.
3.MD.C.7.C
Use area to show that a × (b + c) is a × b plus a × c.

Practice it at home

Questions about Break-Apart Bridge

What grade is Break-Apart Bridge for?
3rd grade. It’s a multiplication game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Break-Apart Bridge cover?
It lines up with Common Core math 3.OA.B.5 and 3.MD.C.7.C. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Break-Apart Bridge?
No. Every question is read aloud, so kids who are still learning to read can play on their own.
How long is a round of Break-Apart Bridge?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Break-Apart Bridge free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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