Shortcut Method for Multiplying Two-Digit Numbers

Shortcut Method for Multiplying Two-Digit Numbers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

4th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
4.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.5, 3.OA.C.7

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5
,
CCSS.5.NBT.B.5
,
CCSS.3.OA.C.7
CCSS.1.NBT.C.4
,
CCSS.2.NBT.B.5
,
The video introduces a shortcut for multiplying two-digit numbers, demonstrated through examples such as 13 times 26, 12 times 42, and 23 times 46. The method involves multiplying digits, crisscrossing, and adjusting for two-digit results. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe for daily math and science content.

Read more

9 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the shortcut method for multiplying two-digit numbers?

Multiply the last digits of both numbers

Subtract the digits of both numbers

Multiply the first digits of both numbers

Add the digits of both numbers

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example 13 times 26, what is the result of the crisscross multiplication step?

14

10

12

8

Tags

CCSS.1.NBT.C.4

CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you do if you get a two-digit number in any step of the shortcut method?

Add the digits together

Ignore the second digit

Subtract the second digit from the first

Carry over the first digit to the next column

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example 12 times 42, what is the final result after applying the shortcut method?

402

512

420

504

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of the crisscross multiplication step in the example 23 times 46?

20

26

22

24

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After carrying over digits in the example 23 times 46, what is the final result?

1078

1068

1048

1058

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advantage of using the shortcut method for multiplying two-digit numbers?

It is faster and requires less mental calculation

It is more accurate than traditional methods

It is easier to remember

It works for all types of numbers

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?