Mastering the Turtle Method for Multiplication

The video tutorial introduces the turtle method for multiplying two-digit numbers, a technique taught to fourth graders. The method involves drawing a turtle head to separate place values and using steps like 'check', 'collar', and 'lay egg' to ensure accuracy. Two examples, 37x25 and 18x43, are demonstrated to illustrate the method. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of placeholders and provides a structured approach to multiplication.

What is the first step in the Turtle Method for multiplying two-digit numbers?

• Draw a turtle head

• Check the answer

• Multiply the tens place

• Add the numbers

In the Turtle Method, what do you multiply first?

• Tens place of the first number and ones place of the second number

• Tens place of both numbers

• Ones place of both numbers

• Ones place of the first number and tens place of the second number

What is the result of multiplying 5 times 7 in the example given?

• 30

• 35

• 40

• 45

What is the purpose of giving a collar to the turtle in the Turtle Method?

• To remember to no longer use the 5

• To remember to multiply the tens place

• To remember to add the numbers

• To remember to check the answer

What does laying an egg represent in the Turtle Method?

• Drawing the turtle head

• Checking the answer

• Multiplying the tens place

• Adding a placeholder zero

What is the most common error fourth graders make in the Turtle Method?

• Forgetting to multiply the tens place

• Forgetting to add the numbers

• Forgetting to draw the turtle head

• Forgetting to put the placeholder zero

What is the result of multiplying 2 times 7 in the example given?

• 16

• 14

• 12

• 18

What is the final step in the Turtle Method?

• Checking the answer

• Drawing the turtle head

• Adding the results

• Multiplying the tens place

In the practice problem, what is the result of multiplying 3 times 8?

• 24

• 26

• 28

• 22

What should you do after completing a practice problem using the Turtle Method?

• Check your steps

• Add the results

• Draw another turtle head

• Multiply the tens place