2. Multiplication

Question 1

Define “Times”

Answer 1

1. A way of saying “Multiplied By”

Question 2

Define “Units Digit”

Answer 2

1. The digit to the far right in a number (one’s digit)

Question 3

What is the 1st step in multiplication?

Answer 3

1. Write the problem vertically, the the numbers right justified

Question 4

What is the 2nd step in multiplication?

Answer 4

1. Multiply the lower unit digit by both digits above, one at a time, and moving from right to left

Question 5

What is the 3rd step in multiplication?

Answer 5

1. Carry when necessary

Question 6

What is the 4th step in multiplication?

Answer 6

1. Add what was carried to the product when necessary

Question 7

What is the 5th step in multiplication?

Answer 7

1. Below the product for the unit digit, add a zero, right justified, to mark the digit in the ten’s place

Question 8

What is the 6th step in multiplication?

Answer 8

1. Add the two products together

Question 9

What is the first common error in multiplication?

Answer 9

1. Placing more than one digit per column in the answer area

Question 10

What is the second common error in multiplication?

Answer 10

1. Adding the carried amount before multiplying

Question 11

What is the third common error in multiplication?

Answer 11

1. Not adding a placeholder 0 when multiplying more than a one digit number