Finding a product from a fact you already know
Use a known multiplication fact instead of memorising every product separately. Adding or removing a group provides an intuitive start to distributive thinking.
Try it yourself first.
Use 5 × 7 = 35 to find 6 × 7. Continue the same approach for 7 × 7.
View the solution or example answer
Six groups of seven are one more than five groups: 35 + 7 = 42. Add another group to get 49. Each step adds seven.
Your next step.
Ask for a drawing that explains the shortcut. Understanding why a strategy works creates a stronger connection than merely reaching the result.
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