Mastering Multiplication with Hands-On Tools

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Multiplication

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SubjectMultiplication

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By February 2027, given a multiplication problem with factors up to 100, Raquel will determine the product using manipulatives (e.g., counting chips) and/or multiplication charts, with (80%) accuracy (i.e. 4 out of 5 problems correct) for (2 out of 3) sets of problems.

This resource focuses on teaching multiplication through the use of manipulatives like counting chips, emphasizing the concept of repeated addition. Students are guided to solve multiplication problems with factors up to 100 by modeling with groups of chips, allowing them to visualize the multiplication process clearly. The resource also introduces how to navigate a multiplication chart to find the product of two numbers. Various practice problems reinforce these skills, encouraging the use of drawings, charts, and base-ten blocks to show work. Additionally, there are opportunities for self-assessment to gauge confidence in understanding the material.