Multiplying Fluently by Combining Known Facts

This video tutorial teaches how to multiply numbers fluently by breaking them into smaller, known parts. It begins with an introduction to the concept of fluent multiplication, followed by examples of breaking numbers into smaller parts. The tutorial then provides step-by-step guides for multiplying 6 by 7 and 8 by 6 using these techniques. The lesson concludes with a summary of the methods taught, emphasizing the use of known facts to simplify multiplication.

What is one way to break down the number 6?

• 4 plus 2

• 2 plus 4

• 1 plus 6

• 3 plus 5

When multiplying 6 times 7, which two numbers can 7 be broken into for easier calculation?

• 3 and 4

• 2 and 5

• 1 and 6

• 4 and 3

What is the result of multiplying 6 times 2?

• 14

• 12

• 10

• 16

In the example of multiplying 8 times 6, which two numbers is 6 broken into?

• 1 and 5

• 2 and 4

• 4 and 2

• 3 and 3

What is the sum of 24 plus 24?

• 52

• 50

• 48

• 46