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Regrouping with Multiplication

Topic:
Multiplying 1-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers.

In this activity students will:

Q Use blocks to model regrouping in multiplication. Q Regroup by packing as much as possible. Q Write multiplication sentences. Q Draw and write explanations of their work.

Setup:
Student arrangement: Small groups (24) Each group needs: 3 blocks-of-100 1 place value mat with digit cards 4 long pieces of string or 1 dry erase marker 2 activity sheets (1 of each) per student Additional copies of the second activity sheet (as needed)

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Introduction:
Model 4 groups of 12 on a place value mat: r Use the string or dry erase marker to divide the mat into four sections: a top section, two middle sections, and a bottom section. r Ask a volunteer to put 12 blocks (1 block-of-10 and 2 single blocks) in each section. r Ask students to tell you what multiplication sentence is demonstrated: 4 12. Have students predict the product:
r Ask students to imagine how many blocks you will have on your mat when

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you remove the string or dividing lines.

r Give students plenty of time to think about their prediction, and then ask a few students to

volunteer their predictions for the class. r Choose a prediction to put on the digit cards. Then turn the digit cards face down. r Remove the string or dividing lines (notice there is no packing required). Check the prediction. Repeat with another problem: r Divide the mat into three sections. Have a student put 17 blocks in each section. Write the multiplication sentence: 3 17. Have students predict and then pack the blocks as much as possible. r Students should notice that this time the blocks need to be packed. r Ask students to describe why the blocks were packed this time. Some responses might be that there were more than 9 singles, so that meant they would make more blocks-of-10.

Activity:

Pass out materials to each group. Groups will: r Use string to make groups and build the same number in each group. r Pack the blocks as much as possible. r Record their work in a drawing. r Write an explanation of their work and report to the class. Closure: r Have students share their explanations. r Present a new problem (i.e., 4 17, etc.) and ask students to predict the product: 4 17. Ask, Will you need to regroup/pack a new ten? Why or why not?

Assessment:

r Are students modeling accurately with the blocks and string? r Are students packing as much as possible and understanding the resulting number as the

total or the product?

r Are students drawing all the blocks and showing how they grouped the blocks to pack as

much as possible?
r Are students explaining thoroughly in words how they modeled the problem with blocks

and when and how they had to regroup?

Extensions:

r Follow-up activities should involve modeling, drawing, and explaining other problems that involve

regrouping with multiplication.

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Name ________________________________________________

3
hundreds

24

=
ones

tens

On the back, explain in words what you did with the blocks.
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Name ________________________________________________

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x
hundreds tens

=
ones

On the back, explain in words what you did with the blocks.
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