Reinforce multiplication strategies with a lesson that examines a word problem and the distributive property. Mathematicians work collaboratively to solve the problem, create a poster with their solution, and share their preferred method of computation. Learners play a card game and complete an Exit Ticket to show what they know about multiplication.

Concepts

multiplication, distributive property, multiplication word problems, word problems, 2-digit multiplication, 3-digit multiplication

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Instructional Ideas

• Plan the lesson after finishing, or towards the end, of a unit covering multiplication strategies
• Group pupils homogeneously for a focused assistance level or heterogeneously to allow peer tutoring to occur 

Classroom Considerations

• Copy materials come in two formats
• Participants should be familiar with multiplication strategies

Pros

• The plan comes with the teaching notes, suggestions, and picture examples
• Allows pupils to explore different ways to solve a multiplication problem

Cons

• None

Common Core

4.OA.A.2 4.NBT.B.5 4.NBT.B.6