Multi-Digit Multiplication Strategies

Utilizes place value and area models to solve multiplication problems

​​Box Method

Decomposes multiplication problems into more manageable problems.

​​Partial Product

Decomposes multiplication problems into more manageable problems.

Distributive

Traditional algorithm for solving multiplication problems.

​​Standard Method

1. Draw and label a box to represent your problem (use number of digits)

2. Multiply each section

3. Add together each section

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Box Method

1. Draw and label a box to represent your problem (use number of digits)

2. Multiply each section

3. Add together each section

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Box Method

1. Draw and label a box to represent your problem (use number of digits)

2. Multiply each section

3. Add together each section

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Box Method

Stand up behind your seat

Cross one foot over the other

Cross one arm over the other and twist up

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Brain Break

1. Identify place value pieces

2. Multiply each number using their place value

3. Add together the products

1. Identify place value pieces

2. Multiply each number using their place value

3. Add together the products

62 x 15
(60 + 2) x (10 + 5)
(60 x 10) + (60 x 5) + (2 x 10) + (2 x 5)
600 + 300 + 20 + 10
930

1. Break up each number into expanded form

2. Distribute multiplication - multiply each number by each piece

3. Add together products

56 x 32

1. Break up each number into expanded form

2. Distribute multiplication - multiply each number by each piece

3. Add together products

+1
+1
18
x 24
72
+360
432

1. Line up multiplication problem vertically

2. Multiply top numbers by bottom number's ones place

3. Add a 0 placeholder!

4. Multiply top numbers by bottom number's ten's place

5. Add together products

   ** May require regrouping!

38 x 12

1. Line up multiplication problem vertically

2. Multiply top numbers by bottom number's ones place

3. Add a 0 placeholder!

4. Multiply top numbers by bottom number's ten's place

5. Add together products

   ** May require regrouping!