Exploring Multiplication Strategies with Visual Methods

How many are 4 groups of 5?

• 20

• 9

• 25

• 40

What does multiplication represent in terms of groups?

• Division of groups

• Addition of groups

• Subtraction of groups

• Groups of a number

What is the result of 23 times 4 using base ten blocks?

• 86

• 110

• 92

• 104

In the area model, what does the number 2 represent in 23?

• 20

• 2

• 200

• 3

What is the total of 4 times 20 in the area model?

• 80

• 120

• 40

• 100

How do we find the total in the area model?

• Multiplying

• Dividing

• Subtracting

• Adding

What is the result of 56 times 3 using equal groups?

• 168

• 156

• 180

• 172

How is the number 56 represented in place value for the area model?

• 50 and 6

• 5 and 6

• 506

• 560

What is the final answer for 56 times 3 using the area model?

• 196

• 186

• 168

• 158

Which strategy did you prefer for solving multiplication problems?

• Subtraction method

• Area model

• Equal groups

• Division method