Lesson Plan
Multiply & Conquer!
Students will review and practice multiplication facts up to 12x12, developing fluency and confidence in recalling basic multiplication facts.
Mastering multiplication is a critical building block for all future math. This lesson helps students solidify their understanding and become quicker and more accurate, making harder math much easier later on.
Audience
4th Grade Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Engaging, timed practice with immediate feedback.
Materials
Whiteboard or Projector, Markers or Pens, Multiply & Conquer Slides, Multiplication Warm-Up, Multiplication Practice Power-Up, and Multiplication Answer Key
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
- Review the Multiply & Conquer Slides to familiarize yourself with the content.
* Print or prepare to display the Multiplication Warm-Up.
* Print enough copies of the Multiplication Practice Power-Up worksheet for each student.
* Have the Multiplication Answer Key readily available for quick checking.
* Ensure the projector/whiteboard is set up and working.
Step 1
Warm-Up: Brain Boost Blitz
5 minutes
- Begin by displaying the Multiplication Warm-Up on the board.
* Instruct students to complete the warm-up individually as quickly and accurately as possible.
* After 2-3 minutes, quickly review answers as a class, encouraging students to self-correct.
Step 2
Introduction: The Power of Products
5 minutes
- Use the Multiply & Conquer Slides to introduce or review the importance of multiplication fluency. (Slides 1-2)
* Briefly discuss strategies for remembering multiplication facts (e.g., skip counting, using known facts, commutative property). (Slide 3)
* Explain that today's goal is to become 'Multiplication Masters!'
Step 3
Activity: Multiplication Practice Power-Up
15 minutes
- Distribute the Multiplication Practice Power-Up worksheet to each student.
* Explain that this is a practice session to help them build speed and accuracy. Encourage them to do their best.
* Set a timer for 10-12 minutes for students to complete as many problems as they can.
* Circulate around the room, offering support and encouragement.
* After the timer, have students exchange papers for peer-checking using the Multiplication Answer Key displayed on the board (or check themselves if preferred).
Step 4
Cool-Down: Reflect & Recharge
5 minutes
- Conclude the lesson with the Multiplication Cool-Down.
* Have students answer the reflection questions about their multiplication confidence and strategies.
* Collect cool-downs to gauge student understanding and identify areas for future support.
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Slide Deck
Multiply & Conquer!
Become a Multiplication Master!
Today, we're going to sharpen our multiplication skills and become super speedy and accurate with our facts. Get ready to conquer those numbers!
Welcome students and get them ready to review multiplication. Emphasize the fun aspect!
Why Multiply?
Multiplication is Everywhere!
- Shopping: Figuring out the cost of multiple items.
- Cooking: Doubling a recipe.
- Building: Measuring materials.
- Gaming: Calculating scores.
It helps us solve problems faster and understand bigger math ideas!
Explain why multiplication is important for their everyday lives and future learning.
Multiplication Strategies
How Do We Remember?
- Skip Counting: (e.g., 5, 10, 15... for 5s)
- Repeated Addition: (e.g., 3 x 4 = 4 + 4 + 4)
- Commutative Property: (e.g., 3 x 7 is the same as 7 x 3)
- Breaking Apart: (e.g., 7 x 8 = (5 x 8) + (2 x 8))
What are your favorite strategies?
Briefly review some strategies they might already know or introduce new ones. Keep it quick and interactive.
Time to Practice!
Power Up Your Practice!
We're going to work on a practice sheet to build our speed and accuracy.
- Do your best!
- Challenge yourself!
- Get ready to level up your skills!
Set the stage for the practice activity. Emphasize effort over perfection.
Reflect on Your Multiplier Journey
How do you feel about multiplication now?
- What was easy?
- What was challenging?
- What strategies helped you the most?
Prompt students for reflection. This connects to the cool-down.
Warm Up
Multiplication Brain Boost Blitz
Directions: Try to answer these multiplication facts as quickly and accurately as you can!
- 5 x 7 =
- 8 x 3 =
- 6 x 6 =
- 9 x 4 =
- 7 x 7 =
- 12 x 2 =
- 11 x 5 =
- 10 x 8 =
- 4 x 9 =
- 3 x 12 =
Worksheet
Multiplication Practice Power-Up!
Directions: Complete as many multiplication problems as you can. Show your work if it helps!
Section A: Basic Facts
- 6 x 7 =
- 9 x 3 =
- 8 x 8 =
- 12 x 4 =
- 7 x 9 =
- 5 x 11 =
- 4 x 10 =
- 9 x 6 =
- 11 x 7 =
- 3 x 8 =
Section B: Missing Factors
- 7 x ___ = 42
- ___ x 5 = 55
- 9 x ___ = 81
- ___ x 6 = 72
- 8 x ___ = 56
Section C: Word Problem Power!
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Sarah has 6 boxes of crayons. Each box has 8 crayons. How many crayons does Sarah have in total?
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A baker made 9 trays of cookies. Each tray holds 10 cookies. How many cookies did the baker make?
Answer Key
Multiplication Answer Key
Multiplication Warm-Up: Brain Boost Blitz Answers
- 5 x 7 = 35
- Thought Process: Think of 5 groups of 7, or skip counting by 5s, seven times: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35.
- 8 x 3 = 24
- Thought Process: Think of 8 groups of 3, or 3 groups of 8. Skip count by 8s, three times: 8, 16, 24.
- 6 x 6 = 36
- Thought Process: This is a common square fact. 6 groups of 6 equals 36.
- 9 x 4 = 36
- Thought Process: Think of 9 groups of 4. You can also think (10 x 4) - 4 = 40 - 4 = 36.
- 7 x 7 = 49
- Thought Process: Another common square fact. 7 groups of 7 equals 49.
- 12 x 2 = 24
- Thought Process: 12 groups of 2, or double 12, which is 24.
- 11 x 5 = 55
- Thought Process: Think of 11 groups of 5, or 5 groups of 11. Skip count by 5s, eleven times: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55.
- 10 x 8 = 80
- Thought Process: Any number multiplied by 10, you just add a zero to the end of the number being multiplied (8 in this case).
- 4 x 9 = 36
- Thought Process: This is the commutative property of 9 x 4. It also equals 36.
- 3 x 12 = 36
- Thought Process: Think of 3 groups of 12: 12 + 12 + 12 = 36.
Multiplication Practice Power-Up Answers
Section A: Basic Facts
- 6 x 7 = 42
- 9 x 3 = 27
- 8 x 8 = 64
- 12 x 4 = 48
- 7 x 9 = 63
- 5 x 11 = 55
- 4 x 10 = 40
- 9 x 6 = 54
- 11 x 7 = 77
- 3 x 8 = 24
Section B: Missing Factors
- 7 x 6 = 42
- Thought Process: What number multiplied by 7 gives 42? If you know your 7s facts, you know 7 x 6 = 42.
- 11 x 5 = 55
- Thought Process: What number multiplied by 5 gives 55? If you know your 5s facts, you know 11 x 5 = 55.
- 9 x 9 = 81
- Thought Process: What number multiplied by 9 gives 81? This is a square fact: 9 x 9 = 81.
- 12 x 6 = 72
- Thought Process: What number multiplied by 6 gives 72? If you know your 6s facts, 12 x 6 = 72.
- 8 x 7 = 56
- Thought Process: What number multiplied by 8 gives 56? If you know your 8s facts, 8 x 7 = 56.
Section C: Word Problem Power!
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Sarah has 6 boxes of crayons. Each box has 8 crayons. How many crayons does Sarah have in total?
- Equation: 6 x 8 = ?
- Answer: Sarah has 48 crayons in total.
- Thought Process: To find the total number of crayons, multiply the number of boxes by the number of crayons in each box.
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A baker made 9 trays of cookies. Each tray holds 10 cookies. How many cookies did the baker make?
- Equation: 9 x 10 = ?
- Answer: The baker made 90 cookies.
- Thought Process: To find the total number of cookies, multiply the number of trays by the number of cookies on each tray.
Cool Down
Multiplication Cool-Down: Reflect & Recharge
Directions: Take a moment to reflect on your multiplication practice today.
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On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel with your multiplication facts right now? (Circle one)
1 (Not confident) 2 3 (Somewhat confident) 4 5 (Very confident)
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What was one new thing you learned or one strategy you used today that helped you with multiplication?
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What is one multiplication fact you still want to practice more?