Multiplication Strategies
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 3
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Multiplication, Equal Groups, Arrays, Repeated Addition, Number lines
Lesson Description: After this lesson, students will be able to understand and solve multiplication problems using multiplication strategies - equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, and number lines.

  • Other 3.PAR.3.2 – Represent single digit multiplication and division facts using a variety of strategies. Explain the relationship between multiplication and division.
  • Other 3.PAR.3 – Use part-whole strategies to solve real-life, mathematical problems involving multiplication and division with whole numbers within 100.
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Video : Learning to Multiply using Multiplication Strategies
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: This video introduces a variety of strategies to help find the product of multiplication sentences. These strategies include equal groups, arrays, repeated addition, and number lines.
Reading : Multiplication Strategies Anchor Chart
Instructions: Please review the anchor chart to assist you in understanding how to apply multiplication strategies.

Description: This anchor chart includes all of the strategies discussed in the video.
Quiz : Multiplication Strategies
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Which number is the product in the following multiplication sentence?

5 x 2 = 10

Question #2

Which number is the factor in the following equation? 

 

6 x 3 = 18

Question #3

Which multiplication sentence matches the array?

Question #4

Which multiplication sentence is being shown?

Question #5

Which multiplication sentence matches the repeated addition sentence: 4 + 4 + 4  = 12?

Question #6

What multiplication sentence is being shown by the number line?

Question #7

Find the product. 

2 x 8 = __

Question #8
Michael says that 5 x 6 is the same thing as 5 groups of 6. Is he correct?
Question #9

Which repeated addition sentence matches the multiplication fact 4 x 7?

Question #10
Alex drew a model that shows 5 groups of 5. What multiplication problem is he trying to solve?
Description: Use your knowledge from the video to answer the questions.
Resources : Multiplication Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Multiplication Games
These fun multiplication games will help you learn your math facts!
Multiplication Strategies Extra Video
Another great video on multiplication strategies!
Multiplication Strategies Worksheet
This worksheet is free to download and is a great tool to apply multiplication strategies!
Multiplication Fast Fact Drills
Use these daily drills to enhance your multiplication fact knowledge!
Multiplication Strategies Anchor Chart
This anchor chart is very helpful in learning the strategies!
Multiplication Facts Blooket
This online resource is a great way to practice multiplication facts in a fun and exciting way! There are a variety of game options to choose from.
Multiplication Strategies Blooket
This online game allows for you to apply multiplication strategies to answer questions. You can choose a variety of game options and customize your own 'blook'.
Description: Enhance your multiplication fact knowledge with these fun online resources!