Formal Methods for Multiplication

Multiplication & Division

Year 5

Set status

5MD–3: Multiply any whole number with up to 4 digits by any one-digit number using a formal written method.
Strengthens computational skills, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in multiplication.

Required Topics

Mastering Multiplication and Division Facts

Properties of Multiplication Equations

Applying the Distributive Property

Next Topics

Formal Methods for Division

Calculating Area of Rectangles

Resources

Hugo Cheyne5 months ago

https://www.math-salamanders.com/multiplication-printable-worksheets.html#Short

Printable practice exercises for short multiplication with a long number multiplied by a single digit.

Hugo Cheyne5 months ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5qLWP3Fqo

Very clear introduction video to the column based method for short multiplication.

Hugo Cheyne5 months ago

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fourth-grade-math/imp-multiplication-and-division-2/imp-comparing-with-multiplication/a/multiply-by-1-digit-numbers-faq

This is a great unit of online videos and exercises introducing multiplication of up to 3 digit numbers by any 1 digit number, however it focuses on American methods of both using the distributive property and using area models.