Unit 4:  The Multiplication Algorithm

Activity 3:  Understanding Multiplication II (GLEs:  11, 17)

CC:  Extend Activity 2 to 3-digit by 1-digit and 2-digit by 2-digit problems. Instead of dot arrays, students should draw rectangles or use Base 10 blocks. Make sure the rectangles are broken along place value lines for both numbers.

Use MS Word to create a template for a transparency to use in introducing the activity and the given example.

Word template - "Understanding Multiplication II"

Interactive Games for practice:

Multiplying a 2 digit number - Interactive Game

http://www.aaamath.com/mul310x5.htm#section3

 

Multiplying a 3 digit number

http://www.aaamath.com/mul310x7.htm

 

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