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

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