Multiplication Strategies and Concepts

This video tutorial teaches how to multiply fluently by using known multiplication facts. It begins by explaining how numbers can be broken into smaller parts, which helps in simplifying multiplication problems. The tutorial provides examples of multiplying 6 times 7 and 8 times 6 by breaking down one of the factors into smaller, more manageable numbers. By multiplying these smaller numbers and adding the results, students can solve multiplication problems more easily. The lesson concludes by reinforcing the concept of using known facts to multiply efficiently.

What is the main goal of learning to multiply fluently?

• To use known facts to simplify multiplication

• To memorize all multiplication tables

• To learn division first

• To avoid using addition in multiplication

How can the number 6 be broken down to simplify multiplication?

• 3 and 3

• 2 and 3

• 1 and 6

• 4 and 2

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

• 2 and 5

• 1 and 6

• 3 and 4

• 4 and 3

What is the result of multiplying 6 times 2?

• 16

• 10

• 12

• 14

What is the sum of the products 12 and 30?

• 46

• 40

• 42

• 44

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

• 1 and 5

• 4 and 2

• 2 and 4

• 3 and 3

What is the product of 8 times 3?

• 24

• 26

• 22

• 20

What is the sum of the products 24 and 24?

• 46

• 48

• 50

• 52

What is the final result of multiplying 8 times 6 using the breakdown method?

• 52

• 50

• 48

• 46

What is the key takeaway from the lesson on multiplying by combining known facts?

• Use known facts to simplify complex multiplication

• Learn division first

• Memorize all multiplication tables

• Avoid using addition in multiplication