Understanding the Standard Algorithm for Multiplication

Understanding the Standard Algorithm for Multiplication

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, English, Science

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the standard algorithm for multiplication. It begins with an introduction to algorithms and setting up the multiplication problem. The process is broken down into steps, including lining up numbers, multiplying by ones and tens, and handling carrying and re-grouping. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of structured space for carrying digits and concludes with a summary of the algorithm's steps.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up a multiplication problem using the standard algorithm?

Place the smaller number on top.

Align the numbers by their decimal points.

Place the larger number on the bottom.

Align the numbers by their rightmost digits.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of squared paper in setting up a multiplication problem?

To help align the digits correctly.

To make the numbers look neat.

To provide a guide for writing.

To make the paper more durable.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When multiplying by the ones digit, where do you place the tens digit of the result?

Below the line, in the next column.

Above the line, in the next column.

To the left of the current column.

To the right of the current column.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do with the ones part of the multiplication result?

Place it above the line.

Place it below the line.

Add it to the next column.

Ignore it.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you handle the tens part of the multiplication result?

Place it below the line.

Ignore it.

Subtract it from the current column.

Add it to the next column above the line.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to cross out the carried digits before starting the next line of multiplication?

To avoid adding them twice.

To make space for new digits.

To keep the paper clean.

To ensure the digits are visible.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of adding a zero before multiplying by the tens digit?

To indicate the start of a new line.

To separate the two lines of multiplication.

To adjust for the place value of tens.

To make the calculation easier.

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