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Multiply With Confidence Worksheet

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Multiply With Confidence Worksheet

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📊 Part 1: Vertical-Column Multiplication

1. Use the vertical-column method to solve these multiplication problems:

a) 47 × 6 = _______

b) 238 × 5 = _______

c) 156 × 8 = _______

d) 324 × 7 = _______

2. Challenge problems - multiply these larger numbers:

a) 67 × 23 = _______

b) 145 × 34 = _______

🎯 Part 2: Estimation and Problem Solving

3. Estimate first, then calculate: Round the numbers to make estimation easier, then use vertical-column method to find the exact answer.

a) 42 × 8

My estimate: _______ × _______ = _______

Exact answer: _______

b) 187 × 6

My estimate: _______ × _______ = _______

Exact answer: _______

4. Real-life word problems - solve using vertical-column multiplication:

a) A school is ordering new uniforms. Each uniform costs $38. If they need to buy 47 uniforms, how much will it cost in total?

Answer: $ _______

b) A farmer plants trees in rows. Each row has 24 trees and there are 36 rows. How many trees are planted altogether?

Answer: _______ trees

c) A bakery makes 145 muffins each day. How many muffins do they make in 28 days?

Answer: _______ muffins

💭 Part 3: Explain Your Thinking

5. Describe your estimation strategy. How do you decide what numbers to round to when estimating multiplication problems?
6. Explain the steps you follow when using the vertical-column method to multiply. Use the example 73 × 25 to show your thinking.

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