About
Do you want to implement more mental math strategies into your classroom, but don’t know where to start?
Do you already teach mental math, but want to work more strategically to target your students more effectively?
This is going to be the solution that you have been looking for! The Multi-Digit Multiplication Station integrates simple principles of student engagement including power, fun and choice. These basic principles will engage, motivate, and ensure success for all learners in your classroom.
This Multi-Digit Multiplication Station is a follow-up to the best-selling Multiplication Station for basic multiplication facts.
How Does It Work?
It’s quite simple. Students work through a series of activities for each level. They complete the activities, self-check using the prepared answer keys, and keep track of their progress using their personal tracker. At the end of each level, the student asks the teacher for a quick, informal oral quiz. If the student knows the strategy, they move to the next level. If not, they simply practice a bit more until they feel ready.
The process is entirely student-run. After the program's first week, you will notice your role switching from teacher to facilitator.
Why do students love this so much? It’s easy! They have power! They have freedom! They are truly in control of their learning. And THAT results in highly motivated students who love to learn.
Add to that an effective order of teaching the strategies that makes practical sense, and you will have students who feel smart, successful, and engaged.
so much? It’s easy: they have power! They have freedom! They are truly in control of their own learning. And THAT results in highly motivated students who love to learn.
Goals
Multi-digit multiplication can actually be quite a controversial topic when it comes to choosing the strategies that we should teach. Using a balance of traditional strategies and "new math" will help your students achieve:
- A deep understanding of numbers and place value concepts when multiplying
- Efficiency from a solid number sense foundation
- Differentiation for different ability levels
- The ability to make connections between multiplication strategies and real-life math problems
- A sense of empowerment and confidence
- Success
Materials
This resource includes everything that you need to make this program a huge success in your classroom, including:
- strategic, progressive, multiplication printables and activities
- answer keys
- clear set-up instructions
- parent resources and home practice charts
- classroom posters
- student and teacher assessment trackers
- Multiplication Passports
- Plus a digital version of all student activity sheets in Google Slides™️ format for teachers using digital learning.
What Teachers Are Saying
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Perfect morning work for my students! I took all of the student pages and bring need them into one notebook. It's perfect!" Brandy H.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I have used this for many years. The students can work independently while you work with small groups. The self assessment is amazing." Alexa K.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This resource is a great way for students to get additional practice with the skills that are taught in the lessons. They love them." Lisanne F.
