Multiplication Hand Trick Concepts

Mrs. Nunes, an instructional para at Kilmer Elementary, introduces a hand trick for multiplying numbers 6 through 10. She demonstrates the technique with examples of multiplying 7 by 8, 8 by 8, and 6 by 7. The trick involves assigning numbers to fingers and using them to calculate tens and units. She encourages viewers to print a worksheet from her webpage and explore additional resources.

What is the first step recommended by Mrs. Nunes before starting the multiplication trick?

• Print the multiplication hand trick worksheet.

• Memorize multiplication tables.

• Gather all necessary materials.

• Watch the entire video tutorial.

Which numbers are assigned to the fingers in the hand trick?

• 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

• 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

In the example of 7 multiplied by 8, how many fingers are touching?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

How do you calculate the tens value in the hand trick?

• Count the touching fingers and those below them, each worth 10.

• Add the numbers assigned to the touching fingers.

• Multiply the number of touching fingers by 5.

• Count all fingers on both hands.

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

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 7

What is the final answer for 7 multiplied by 8 using the hand trick?

• 54

• 55

• 56

• 57

In the 8 by 8 example, how many fingers are touching?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the tens value for the 8 by 8 example?

• 60

• 40

• 70

• 50

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

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the final answer for 8 multiplied by 8 using the hand trick?

• 65

• 63

• 62

• 64