Exploring Multiplication Strategies for 2nd Graders

Why is it important to understand multiplication strategies instead of just memorizing facts?

• To make math more fun

• To avoid using calculators

• To make homework easier

• To understand the context in problem-solving

In repeated addition, how would you solve 5 times 3?

• 3 + 5

• 3 + 3 + 3

• 5 + 5 + 5

• 5 + 3

What is the result of 5 + 5 + 5?

• 20

• 10

• 25

• 15

When skip counting by fives, what is the third number you say?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

How many times do you count by threes to solve 5 times 3?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

In the drawing a picture strategy, what is a common example used?

• Cars in a garage

• Cookies on plates

• Books on a shelf

• Apples in a basket

How many cookies are on each plate if you have 3 plates and 5 cookies per plate?

• 10

• 15

• 18

• 12

What do you draw to use the intersection strategy?

• Circles and squares

• Horizontal and vertical lines

• Triangles and rectangles

• Stars and dots

How many blocks are in each tower if you have 5 towers with 3 blocks each?

• 12

• 8

• 10

• 15

What is the commutative property of multiplication?

• Order of numbers changes the result

• Multiplying by one gives the same number

• Multiplying by zero gives zero

• Order of numbers does not change the result