K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Multiplication Strategy: Partial Products 1 [Pdf]
Break a multiplication down into simpler parts to complete a multiplication problem with multi-digits.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Multiplication Strategy: Partial Products 2 [Pdf]
Break down numbers as a strategy to multiply one-digit by three-digit numbers and two-digit by two-digit numbers.
Queen's Printer for Ontario
Eworkshop.on.ca: Number Sense and Numeration, Grds 4 6: Multiplication [Pdf]
Volume 3 in an eworkshop Guide to Effective Instruction in Math outlines and illustrates instructional strategies for teaching multiplication to students in grades 4 through 6. Sample learning activities included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Multiplication
Explains what multiplication is and how to represent it using equal groups and arrays. Also looks at the strategies of repeated addition and skip counting and how they can be used to solve multiplication problems. Includes practice...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Times Tables and Division Facts
Explore strategies to learn multiplication facts.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Quick Methods for Multiplication
Multiply whole numbers quickly using different strategies.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Zero Product Property
The zero product property allows you to solve a quadratic equation by converting it into two linear equations. This is a common strategy of algebra--to break down a problem into simpler parts, each solved by previously learned methods.
Math Playground
Math Playground: Thinking Blocks
This lesson teaches students how to use colored blocks to model word problems. There are several sets of problems each for addition / subtraction, multiplication / division, and ratio word problems.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Multiplying More Than Two Factors
Multiplying by more than one factor can be easy when you break the numbers down. Learn this problem solving strategy and others in this short lesson that demonstrates how to multiply with several factors. This lesson includes specific...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Estimator Four
This applet game for two allows you to practice estimating at several different levels of accuracy. You can choose whole number addition, multiplication, percentages or any combination of the three.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Use a Calculation
Determine strategies to use when solving multiplication and division facts.
Math Cats
Math Cat: Fact Family Card
Everything you need to know about fact families can be found here. Discover what fact families are and learn different strategies for using them. Links included to print your own fact family cards, create a fact family house, and play a...
Quia
Quia: Story Problems With Mixed Practice
Your problem-solving skills are put to the test in this interactive word problem game on this site. Employ a variety of mathematical skills and strategies including logical reasoning and computation. Multiple choice problems created for...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve problems using a step-by-step strategy.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Beating Heart
Do you know how long it takes your heart to beat 100 times? Test your estimation and number sense skills with this problem-solving challenge. A one-page activity taken from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families Collection. Hints and...
Other
Welcome to mr.r's World of Math!!!
At this site, math word problems are presented in an exciting and creative format. Students attempt to find solutions to hilarious situations using their mathematical skills. To do this they must solve various math problems in a certain...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Basic Math: Two Digit Division
This lesson offers strategies for dividing two-digit numbers. Students are introduced to related vocabulary, long and short division, and two-digit division with remainders. Links to the interactive games allow students to practice and...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Criss Cross Quiz
Use this online game to improve your subtraction or addition skills while you play on a coordinate plane gameboard. Gain skills in two areas at the same time! This game can also be altered to practice multiplication facts. There is a...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Make 100
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Magical Number Maze!
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Skip Counting
Follow the clues Froggie gives you to help her skip count her way to the pumpkin patch. There are several solutions and you can check yours against the solutions right at this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Highest and Lowest
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating With Multiplying Decimals
Estimating with multiplying decimals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.