Unit 2 Lesson 12-- Multiplying by 0

Lesson 12- Multiplying by 0

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will continue to work on fluently multiplying. Start by drawing a model of this expression in your math notebook:

5 X 0

What do you notice?


Video


In Your Math Notebook:

Let’s get out our math journals and  work through the following application problem. Make sure you read the problem carefully, draw a picture to match your thinking and write and solve an equation.

Read, Draw, Write. DONE!

R (Read the problem carefully.)

James had 5 hamster cages. There were 0 hamsters in each cage. How many hamsters were there? 

D (Draw a picture.)

W (Write and solve an equation.)


Assignment

Directions:

  • Now that you have strategies for your 0, 1, and 2 multiplication facts, you can play 4 in a Row.
  • Open the interactive game board, and make a copy.
  • To play:
    • Roll a dice. (If you need a digital dice, use the one below.)
    • Then, choose a fact in that column to practice your multiplication facts.
    • Afterwards, you can cover it.
    • Try to get 4 in a row to win!

4 in a Row Multiplying by 0, 1, and 2 Interactive Game Board Links to an external site.

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