Lesson 5: I can skip-count by 7s

I can skip-count by 7s to multiply and divide

Open Ended

Abe says 3 x 7 = 21 because 1 seven is 7, 2 sevens are 14, and 3 sevens are 14 + 6 + 1, which equals 21.

Why did Abe add 6 and 1 to 14 when he is counting by seven?

Multiple Choice

Molly says she can count by seven 6 times to solve 7 x 6.

James says he can count by six 7 times to solve this problem.

Who is right?

• Molly

• Both

• James