Mastering Multiplication with the Box Method

The video tutorial explains how to multiply two-digit by one-digit numbers using the box method. It begins with breaking down the numbers into parts based on place value, then demonstrates the multiplication process within a divided box. The results are added to find the final answer. A second example is provided to reinforce the method.

What does the digit 2 represent in the number 23?

• 0.2

• 20

• 200

• 2

How do you set up the box for the numbers 23 and 4?

• Divide the box into two parts and place 20 and 3 on one side and 4 on the other

• Place 4 on both sides

• Place 23 on one side and 4 on the other

• Divide the box into three parts

What is the purpose of dividing the box in the box method?

• To separate the digits for easier multiplication

• To divide the numbers

• To add the numbers

• To subtract the numbers

What is the result of multiplying 20 by 4?

• 24

• 80

• 40

• 60

What is the next step after multiplying the numbers inside the boxes?

• Divide the results

• Add the results

• Subtract the results

• Multiply the results

What two numbers does 42 break down into?

• 40 and 2

• 20 and 22

• 4 and 2

• 42 and 0

What is the result of multiplying 40 by 5?

• 200

• 20

• 400

• 100

What is the result of multiplying 5 by 2?

• 10

• 7

• 12

• 15

What is the final step after multiplying the numbers in the new example?

• Subtract the results

• Multiply the results

• Add the results

• Divide the results

What is the final answer when you add 200 and 10?

• 240

• 230

• 220

• 210