Multiplication Strategies
Explore a range of strategies for multiplying numbers, including arrays, skip counting, and the split strategy.
What You Need to Know
Key Concept Diagram
Arrays model multiplication as equal rows and columns (e.g. 4 rows of 5 = 20).
Skip counting is a quick way to find multiples: count by 3s, 4s, or 6s.
The split strategy breaks one factor into tens and ones before multiplying.
Multiplication is commutative: 3 × 7 gives the same product as 7 × 3.
Key Vocabulary
array
Objects or symbols arranged in rows and columns to show multiplication.
factor
A number that is multiplied by another number to get a product.
product
The result when two numbers are multiplied together.
commutative
The property that lets you swap the order of factors without changing the product.
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
Which array matches the equation 3 × 4 = 12?
Question 2
Using the split strategy, what is 6 × 14?
Question 3
Which fact uses the commutative property to check 5 × 9 = 45?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Arrays model multiplication as equal rows and columns (e.g. 4 rows of 5 = 20).
- ●Skip counting is a quick way to find multiples: count by 3s, 4s, or 6s.
- ●The split strategy breaks one factor into tens and ones before multiplying.
- ●Multiplication is commutative: 3 × 7 gives the same product as 7 × 3.