Multiplying Two-Digit Numbers

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Objective

I can multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    An area model, also known as a box model or partial products, is a visual strategy to multiply numbers.

  2. 2

    To multiply using an area model, you break down larger numbers by place value to make it easier.

  3. 3

    When using the area model with two-digit numbers, you must break down both numbers by their place values before multiplying.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

3 questions

1

Draw an area model to represent 5 x 13. Be sure to label each part of the model.

2

What two multiplication problems do you need to solve to find the answer to 4 x 26 using the area model strategy?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Use the area model strategy to multiply 8 × 34. Show all steps.

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