Base Method for Multiplication

Base Method for Multiplication

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video introduces a unique multiplication technique using base numbers, which simplifies complex calculations. It explains how to choose a base close to the numbers being multiplied, find deviations, and use these to quickly calculate products. The method is demonstrated with examples, including multiplying 9 by 8, 98 by 97, and larger numbers like 9996 by 9997. The video concludes with a promise of more examples in the next session.

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23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concept introduced in this session for solving multiplication problems quickly?

Memorizing multiplication tables

Using a calculator

Using the concept of base

Guessing the answer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be the first step when given a multiplication problem according to the new technique?

Add the numbers

Divide the numbers

Choose a base close to both numbers

Multiply directly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you do after choosing the base in this multiplication technique?

Add the base to the numbers

Subtract the base from each number

Multiply the base with each number

Divide the base by each number

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of multiplying 9 and 8, what is the base used?

100

10

1

1000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sum of deviations when multiplying 9 and 8 using the base 10?

8

7

9

6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many digits should be on the right side of the partition when using a base of 10?

Four

One

Two

Three

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When multiplying 98 and 97, what base is chosen?

10000

1000

100

10

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