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Split Strategy Multiplication

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Split Strategy Multiplication

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🔢 Part 1: Understanding Split Strategy

Remember: To use the split strategy, break the number into parts, then multiply each part.

Example: 4 × 2 = (4 × 2) = 8

Example: 3 × 1 = (3 × 1) = 3

1. Complete this split strategy calculation:

2 × 3 = (_____ × 3) = _____

2. Which number should we split to solve 4 × 2?

Split the 4

Split the 2

Don't split anything

3. Show how to split 6 for multiplication:

6 = _____ + _____

4. Complete: 3 × 2

✏️ Part 2: Guided Practice

5. Solve using the split strategy. Show your working:

a) 1 × 2 =

b) 2 × 2 =

6. Use the split strategy to solve:

3 × 1 =

7. Explain in your own words how the split strategy helps with multiplication:

🌟 Part 3: Basic Practice Problems

8. Try these simple problems:

a) 1 × 1 =

b) 2 × 3 =

9. Complete the multiplication:

2 × 2 =

10. Create your own split strategy problem and solve it:

My problem: _______ × _______ =

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