Four-Digit by One-Digit Multiplication

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Objective

I can multiply big numbers (up to four digits) by one-digit numbers using strategies like place value and area models.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the steps you take when multiplying a four-digit number by a one-digit number.

2

What does it mean to "carry over" a number in multiplication, and why is it important?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Multiply 4,231 × 6, showing all steps. Multiply 1,805 × 7, showing all steps. Multiply 9,042 × 3, showing all steps.

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