Illustrative Mathematics
How Many Colored Pencils?
Support young mathematicians' interpretation of place value in order to multiply single-digit numbers by 10. The task builds upon and enhances a learners' understanding of place value, a second grade skill, while introducing them to...
Curated OER
Now That's a Problem!
Help learners improve multiplication skills by skip counting and creating their own multiplication word problems. They will begin by practicing skip counting and then illustrate word problems using a software program. Pixie is a software...
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Multiplying Larger Numbers by 1-Digit Numbers
Introduce multiplication with large numbers to your fourth grade class. A straightforward activity provides three and four-digit numbers, multiplied by one-digit numbers, to help transition your learners into more difficult...
Illustrative Mathematics
Identifying Multiples
Administer an activity that fosters a child's understanding of multiples. Young mathematicians are guided to complete three tasks on a multiplication chart. Once they color the boxes with multiples of two, three, and four, learners...
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Recognizing Multiples
By asking learners to identify multiples of 6, 7, and 8, you will be able to assess their grasp of these multiplication facts. For each of these numbers learners examine five set of digits and circle the multiples from the sets. A final...
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Using Groups of Ten to Solve Problems
Upper graders solve math problems involving multiplication using specific strategies. They will use base-ten blocks, hundreds charts, and number lines to solve multiplication problems. Then they will practice several of the strategies...
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Multiplying Whole Numbers and Decimals
Upper elementary and middle school learners explore number sense by completing a list of multiplication problems in class. Learners discuss the difference between whole numbers and decimals while solving multiplication problems. They...
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All the 3s
By understanding multiplication facts as sets, scholars can conceptualize this math process easier. The facts they need for these problems are listed at the top, and all involve three as a factor. Review these facts with learners before...
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Multiplying by Two-Digit Numbers
What's the product? Scholars multiply two-digit numbers as they complete 16 multiplication drill equations. There are two examples which demonstrate how to solve these step-by-step. Learners must regroup and show work, as demonstrated in...
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Square Numbers
Introduce your third graders to multiplication with a worksheet on square numbers. An example demonstrates how to use dots to reinforce multiplication skills. They solve different problems, ranging from 3x3 to 10x10. A great homework...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Coded Messages
Using matrix multiplication and inverse matrices, students are trying to uncode a coded message. Students encrypt simple messages using 2 x 2 matrices.
Illustrative Mathematics
The Locker Game
Here is a learning activity that incorporates a classic puzzle in mathematics. Young mathematicians are guided through a series of statements that describe rounds of pupils opening and closing lockers. The first person opens all 20...
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Multiplication Magic
Investigate multiplication problem solving strategies by working with base 10 blocks. Learners decompose problems with a Merlin the Magician theme. Multiple resources are provided.
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Connor and Makayla Discuss Multiplication
The commutative property of multiplication applies not only to whole numbers but to fractions as well. Connor and Makayla explore and discuss the idea that 2/3 x 3 is the same as 3 x 2/3. Your 5th grade class will connect with learning...
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Study Buddies: Multiplying Two-Digit Numbers
In this math homework worksheet, students will solve a 2 digit multiplication problem with parental support. Students will follow a step-by-step process and "Coach's Notes" are provided for the parent helper.
EngageNY
The General Multiplication Rule
In the first installment of a 21-part module, scholars build on previous understandings of probability to develop the multiplication rule for independent and dependent events. They use the rule to solve contextual problems.
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Mixed Tables
Bring out the pegboards for this one! As you introduce multiplication, explain it as sets of objects using these visual practice problems. Learners look at eight pegboards with varying rows filled. For each, they fill in two sentences...
DK Publishing
Addition, Multiplication, and Division
These equations are missing numbers, and scholars must process multiple operations to complete them. There are addition, multiplication, and division problems here, each missing an addend, divisor, or factor. After completing 24 of these...
Illustrative Mathematics
Reasoning about Multiplication
In critiquing someone else's theory, learners share insight into their own understanding of mathematical concepts. Fifth graders will explore the notion that products are always larger than their factors. While this statement is true the...
College of Marin
General Addition and Multiplication Rules of Conditional Probabilities
Making connections between multiple methods of solving problems is an important part of understanding conditional probability. The lesson shows solutions to problems using Venn diagrams, tree diagrams, formulas, and two-way tables....
EngageNY
One-Step Equations—Multiplication and Division
Discover one more step to being able to solve any one-step equation. Scholars continue their work with one-step equations in the 28th installment of a 36-part module. Tape diagrams and algebraic processes introduce how to solve one-step...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Division (No Remainders)
Help young mathematicians build a solid understanding of division with this base ten block activity. With the help of these popular math manipulatives, children model different math problems in order to reinforce the connection between...
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Understanding Multiplication Using Arrays
In this multiplication array instructional activity, students change a set of 2 arrays into multiplications, then draw 3 groups of 7 circles and multiplying 7 times 3 and adding 7 three times.
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Understanding Multiplication Using Arrays-1
In this multiplication array activity, students change arrays into multiplications. A reference web site is given for additional activities.