Find a different method for multi-digit multiplication. An instructional video introduces the grid method, or area method, of multiplying multi-digit numbers to pupils. Learners see how the method works to multiply a one-digit number with a two- and three-digit number along with multiplying two two-digit numbers. Three worksheets provide an opportunity for scholars to practice the skill.

Concepts

2-digit multiplication, 3-digit multiplication, multiplication, multiplication arrays

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on how the method shows the partial products

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes individuals have a basic understanding on one digit multiplication
• Expects students to know how to multiply multiples of 10

Pros

• Includes application problems in the worksheets
• Contains an answer key

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.4.2 SL.5.2 MP5 MP6 MP7 4.NBT.B.5 5.NBT.B.5