What multiplication sentence can we write using these numbers?
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Which strategy should we use to solve? We can choose any strategy from our toolbox! Let’s try each and see what works the best!
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When is each strategy helpful?
Goal:
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Goal: Identify multiplication strategies.
We want to win the game! There are 20 spaces.
We rolled a 3 and a 6. We can use multiplication to see how many spaces we can move. Multiplication is adding equal groups of things together. The first number is the number of groups. The second number is the number in each group.
We have strategies to help us multiply. Here is a toolbox with the strategies we can use!
We can use counters! Here are 3 groups of 6:
Why are counters helpful?
When is it best to use counters?
We can use an array! Here are 3 rows of 6 dots.
Why is an array helpful?
When is it best to use an array?
We can use a multiplication picture! Here are 3 circles with 6 dots in each.
Why is a picture helpful?
When is it best to use a picture?
We can skip count! You will need to know how to skip count by 6.
Why is skip counting helpful?
When is it best to use skip counting?
What is 3 x 6? Let’s look at our strategies!
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Did we make it to 20? No, but we are close! 2 more spaces and we will win the game!
Each strategy can be helpful for any multiplication sentence. Choose the one that works for you!