Summary
Learn to multiply 1-digit numbers by 2-, 3-, and 4-digit numbers and multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Multiplying up to 4 Digits (Area Model):
- Where in the video did the idea of multiplying up to 4 digits (area model) first "click" for you?
- Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
- Where might you use multiplying up to 4 digits (area model) outside of math class?
- What part would you want to see one more time, and why?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what multiplying up to 4 digits (area model) means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.