Multiplication tests

We will begin multiplication tests weekly. they will be timed and no longer then 5 min.

 

Suggestions – flash cards, and practice as much as possible

Today we practiced a multiplication strategy called “partial products” Below is an example…

37 x 6=

1 way:                                   another way:                            third way:                                                      “decompose 6”                       (round first

                                                                                               then adjust)

30* 6 = 180                       37 x 3 + 37 x 3 =                    40 x 6 = 240

7 * 6 = 42                                  111 + 111                                 3×6 = 18

180+42 = 222                               = 222                                  = 222

The kids are great at decomposing numbers and breaking them into more “friendly numbers” to help them with mental math. However, they are making mistakes in multiplication facts.

Thank you! I home this helps:) The “cheat sheet” helps me!