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Written Multiplication Strategies

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Written Multiplication Strategies

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📊 Part 1: Area Model Multiplication

1. Complete the area model for 43 × 6. Fill in the missing numbers:

43 = 40 + 3

Area model:

40 × 6 = _______

3 × 6 = _______

Total: _______ + _______ = _______

2. Use the area model to solve 67 × 4. Show your working:
3. Which numbers would you partition 58 into for the area model?

50 + 8

60 + 8

55 + 3

40 + 18

4. Estimate first, then solve using area model: 29 × 7

Estimate (round 29 to nearest 10): _______ × 7 = _______

Area model working:

📝 Part 2: Contracted Multiplication (Vertical Method)

5. Complete this contracted multiplication:
    5 6
  ×   4
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Step 1: 6 × 4 = _____ (write _____, carry _____)

Step 2: 5 × 4 = _____ + _____ (carried) = _____

Answer: _______

6. Solve using the contracted method: 73 × 8
7. Check your answer from question 6 using estimation:

Round 73 to _____ × 8 = _____ (estimate)

Is your answer reasonable? Explain: _________________________

🧮 Part 3: Problem Solving

8. A box contains 24 packets of biscuits. How many packets are in 6 boxes?

Equation: _______ × _______ = _______

Choose your method and solve:

9. Which strategy do you prefer for multiplication and why?

Area model - helps me see the place value

Contracted method - it's quicker to write

Both are equally useful

10. Explain your choice from question 9:

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