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Math · Grades 3-5 · 50 minutes

Multiplying multi-digit whole numbers

Students practice the standard multiplication algorithm on multi-digit whole numbers, checking each answer against an estimate to catch place-value mistakes.

Students will be able to

  • Multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
  • Estimate a product first and use it to check whether an answer is reasonable.

Standards

  • Aligned to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.5 — Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

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