Multiplication Strategy Cards

Mental-math strategy cards for multiplication facts, printed two to a page, each explaining one method such as flip the factor, double-double-double for 8s or multiply by 10 then halve for 5s.
Grades
Grades 2–5
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Preparation
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Updated Jul 11, 2022

Subject
Division, Multiplication and Division, Math
Topic
Math Flash Cards, Multiplication
Resource types
Flashcards
Preparation
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About this resource

This resource is a set of Multiplication Strategy Cards.

Each page has 2 different cards on it and make the perfect reference guide for your math students.

These cards teach about square numbers, flipping the factor, and so much more.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Apply a doubling strategy to multiply by 2, 4 and 8

  • Use the commutative property to turn an unknown fact into a known one

  • Explain a mental strategy for multiplying by 5, 9 or 10

Skills covered

  • Derived-fact reasoning — students use doubling and halving to reach facts they have not memorized

  • Using properties — students apply the zero, one and flip-the-factor rules to simplify facts

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Commutative property

  • Square numbers

  • Doubling

  • Zero and one properties

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