Understanding Multiplication Escape Room or Math Mission for 3rd Grade

Bring engagement and rigor to your classroom with 3rd Grade Math Missions!  This is a great review for your Understanding Multiplication unit. Math missions are similar to an escape room - students will embark on a Mission to Mars as they practice multiplication strategies like repeated addition, arrays, equal groups, and more.   The Math Missions In this mission, students will help astronauts make it to Mars while avoiding alien invasions, asteroids, and more! They'll complete 6 challenges as they help avoid these space obstacles and get the astronauts to Mars. Each challenge has 6-12 math problems for students to solve to move on to the next piece.   How does it work? A Powerpoint will guide students through the mission - show this on a Smartboard or computer. Students will watch their progress on a map, and the challenges and problems are all included in the Powerpoint. There are printables included for students to use while working through the challenges, or you can let them work