Multiplying with Arrays

2nd GradeMath30 min

Learning Objective

I can solve multiplication problems with 2-digit numbers using arrays.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Multiplying two 2-digit numbers using partial products

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • When multiplying 37 × 26, we can break it down into (30 × 6) + (7 × 6) + (30 × 20) + (7 × 20), which equals 180 + 42 + 600 + 140.

  • Multiplying 37 × 26 can be thought of as finding the sum of 37 sixes and 37 twenties.

  • When multiplying two 2-digit numbers using partial products, it's helpful to stack the numbers by their place value to keep track of the ones, tens, and hundreds.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Solve 14 x 12 using the array method. Break down each number by tens and ones, and show all the smaller multiplication problems you need to solve.

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