Lesson 15: Multiplying 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers

This lesson focuses on using place value dots/counters to multiply 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. This strategy helps students visualize multiplication as repeated addition. Students will help animals calculate their beach spending totals.

Lesson 12: Multiplying by 8

Students will explore strategies to effectively multiply by 8, such as doubling one factor 3 times or doubling the product of multiplying by 4. Students will practice multiplying by 8 by playing the game Crazy 8s.