multiplication


  • Base 10 Chart for Multiplication

    Base 10 Chart for Multiplication

    Base 10 blocks are a go to representation for place value. They are also easy to implement for addition or subtraction with place. With a group model, they are useful for multiplication and division. It is harder to model multiplication of multi-digit numbers with regrouping. This post presents a Google Jamboard with base 10 blocks…


  • Fraction Multiplication with Cookies

    Fraction Multiplication with Cookies

    Fractions are challenging. Multiplying fractions is really challenging! This post presents a Google Jamboard to introduce students to the concept of multiplication of fractions. Overview The artifact is chunked to incrementally move from multiplication of whole numbers to whole number and fraction to multiplication of fractions. The representation of multiplication as number of objects in…


  • Skip Counting Scaffolded

    Skip Counting Scaffolded

    I work with students from elementary school to college. At all levels there are many students who struggle with multiplication. When I work with a student on multiplication I focus on skip counting as opposed to multiplication facts. Skip counting connects to multiplication as repeated addition, which is the foundation for scale and proportion. To…


  • Multiplication by 2-Digit Factor – Scaffolded and Color-Coded

    Multiplication by 2-Digit Factor – Scaffolded and Color-Coded

    This post details a scaffolded approach for multiplying multi-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. It was originally created for a student with ADHD who understood how to do the multiplication but would rush and repeatedly made simple mistakes. It is useful for all students. This grid and color-coding strategy was used as a means of slowing…


  • Modified Multiplication Table – Area Model Included

    Modified Multiplication Table –  Area Model Included

    The idea is that the student will have to count squares and eventually skip count by how many rows. By doing so the student is more engaged (or less passive) in determining the product byy engaging the visual representation. I am interested in feedback and will revise if this could be useful. Here is a…


  • Intro to Multiplication – A Sequence of Lessons

    Intro to Multiplication – A Sequence of Lessons

    Below are photos from multiple lessons to introduce multiplication. They are combined into a single document. I use a task analysis approach to first develop conceptual understanding of multiplication as repeated addition. This is followed by skip counting and then using skip counting to multiply. The lessons are not necessary completed in a single day.…


  • Factors and Multiples

    Factors and Multiples

    Below are images of artifacts I created for work on factors and Multiples. The first is a Jamboard (you make a copy and then edit). The second is a handout to introduce factors and multiples. Here is a Superteachersworksheets has these Venn Diagrams problems on handouts.


  • Multiplying by 6, 8, 9

    Multiplying by 6, 8, 9

    If you find this helpful, maybe consider making a small donation to help build an accessible playscape for children with disabilities. I have found success with students using a double skip method for 6s and 8s. The 6s use every other 3 and the 8s, every other 4. Below is how I scaffold the process…


  • Grumpy Cat Multiplication

    Grumpy Cat Multiplication

    If you find this helpful, maybe consider making a small donation to help build an accessible playscape for children with disabilities. Here is a CRA approach to multiplication that can be individualized. I created this one for a student who loves cats. Here is a link to the Jamboard. You make a copy by clicking…


  • Grumpy Cat Multiplication

    Grumpy Cat Multiplication

    If you find this helpful, maybe consider making a small donation to help build an accessible playscape for children with disabilities. Here is a CRA approach to multiplication that can be individualized. I created this one for a student who loves cats. Here is a link to the Jamboard. You make a copy by clicking…