Multiplication Strategies Practice

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🎯 WALT: Use arrays and area models to solve multiplication problems

Success Criteria: I can represent multiplication using arrays or area models and explain how proportional thinking helps solve problems.

1. Draw an array to show 4 × 6. Use dots or squares in your drawing.

2. Using the area model, break down 23 × 15. Show your working:

3. If 6 × 8 = 48, what is 12 × 8? Use proportional thinking to explain your answer.

4. A chocolate bar has 8 rows with 12 squares in each row. How many squares are there altogether?

Array calculation: _____ × _____ = _____

📊 Proportional Reasoning Practice

5. Complete the pattern using scaling:

If 3 × 7 = 21, then:

6 × 7 = _____

9 × 7 = _____

12 × 7 = _____

6. A recipe needs 4 cups of flour for 12 biscuits. How much flour is needed for 24 biscuits?

6 cups

8 cups

10 cups

16 cups

7. Explain your thinking for question 6:

🌟 Extension Challenge

8. Advanced: Use the area model to calculate 34 × 26. Break it into smaller parts and show all your working.

9. Real-world application: A school hall has 18 rows of chairs with 24 chairs in each row. If only 3/4 of the chairs are filled, how many people are seated?

Differentiation note: Students may use calculators for checking, draw pictures to support understanding, or work with a partner for peer support.

Multiplication Strategies Practice

Multiplication Strategies Practice

🎯 WALT: Use arrays and area models to solve multiplication problems

📊 Proportional Reasoning Practice

🌟 Extension Challenge

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