Finger Multiplication Method Concepts

The video tutorial demonstrates a method for multiplying numbers 6 through 9 using fingers. The instructor explains how to number fingers and provides step-by-step examples for multiplying 8x7, 6x6, 9x8, and 6x8. The method involves counting fingers above and below the touching fingers and using simple arithmetic to find the product. The tutorial concludes with a link to additional resources.

What is the main advantage of using the finger multiplication method?

• It can only be used for even numbers.

• It is faster than using a calculator.

• It requires no memorization of multiplication tables.

• It only works for numbers below five.

Which finger is assigned the number 9 in the finger multiplication method?

• Thumb

• Index finger

• Ring finger

• Middle finger

In the example of multiplying 8 by 7, how many fingers are counted above?

• One

• Three

• Four

• Two

What is the result of multiplying the fingers above in the 8 by 7 example?

• 4

• 5

• 7

• 6

How many fingers are touching or below in the 8 by 7 example?

• Five

• Six

• Eight

• Seven

What is the result of multiplying 6 by 6 using the finger method?

• 30

• 34

• 32

• 36

In the 9 by 8 example, how many fingers are counted above?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

What is the final result of multiplying 9 by 8 using the finger method?

• 64

• 70

• 72

• 74

How many fingers are counted above in the 6 by 8 example?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What is the final result of multiplying 6 by 8 using the finger method?

• 46

• 48

• 50

• 52