Multiplication+&+Div+Strategies

The following are common multiplication and division computation strategies used in the Singapore Math program.

See a short video of place value multiplication on Youtube. [|Click here.]
value. Numbers are decomposed in order to multiply them in smaller pieces.
 * Distributive Property Multiplication- ** has a strong emphasis on place

47 x 6 (40 + 7) x 6 (40 x 6) + (7 x 6) 240 + 42 = 282

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These are two different short videos that give concrete examples of area model multiplication using hundreds blocks. The [|first clip] is silent. The [|second] shows a teacher demonstrating the process. =====

Place Value Division with Mats & Place Value Disks –
allows for equal sharing of larger numbers. It emphasizes regrouping in order to deepen understanding. Students physically create the equal groups first. After some practice, they move to drawing place value disks and recording the work.