1. It’s time for Math Class Today we are going to be working on 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication. Yuk Math…I’m out of here!

2. Let’s start with a quick review! What is multiplication? What is a factor? What is a product? Why should I care?

3. Now how do I solve this problem? 6 X 5=

4. Boy, am I in trouble I don’t have Enough fingers to solve this problem. What on Earth am I going to do? 6 X 5=

5. I know just the person to ask for help on solving this problem. My friend Handy Andy! Hi Goofy What’s up?

6. I’m having big problems with multiplication. Can you help me out? Absolutely! That’s what friends are for! Let’s see the problem and get started.

7. 6 X 5= Here’s the problem but I don’t know what to do?

8. 6 X 5= That’s easy Goofy! Watch me solve it. I have 6 arms. On each arm I have a hand with 5 fingers so I can count by fives 6 times. Count with me! 5,10,15,20,25,and 30 So 6 X 5 = 30 See that was easy! Anything else you need help with? 10 5 15 20 25 30

9. WOW! That was easy for him to do he’s so SMART!!! I wonder if Handy Andy Can do 2-digit multiplication too? 23 x 45 = ? 26 X 35

10. Hey Handy Andy do you know how to do 2-digit by 2 digit multiplication? I’m having some troubles with those too! Of course I do Goofy! I’ll show you how in 6 easy steps. One step for every one of my hands.

11. 6 Easy Steps to 2-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication Step 1: multiply 5 x 3 and write it down. Go to Step 2. 23 X 45 15

12. Step 1: multiply 5 x 3 and write it down. Step 2: multiply 5 x 20 and write it down. Go to Step 3. 23 X 45 15 100

13. Step 1: multiply 5 x 3 and write it down. Step 2: multiply 5 x 20 and write it down. Step 3: multiply 40 x 3 and write it down. Go to Step 4. 23 X 45 15 100 120

14. Step 1: multiply 5 x 3 and write it down. Step 2: multiply 5 x 20 and write it down. Step 3: multiply 40 x 3 and write it down. Step 4: multiply 40 x 20 and write it down. Go to Step 5. 23 X 45 15 100 120 800

15. Step 1: multiply 5 x 3 and write it down. Step 2: multiply 5 x 20 and write it down. Step 3: multiply 40 x 3 and write it down. Step 4: multiply 40 x 20 and write it down. Step 5: add all the numbers up. Go to Step 6. 23 X 45 15 100 120 + 800 1035

16. Step 1: multiply 5 x 3 and write it down. Step 2: multiply 5 x 20 and write it down. Step 3: multiply 40 x 3 and write it down. Step 4: multiply 40 x 20 and write it down. Step 5: add all the numbers up. Step 6: check your work carefully. 23 X 45 15 100 120 + 800 1035

17. Now that wasn’t so bad was it?

18. It’s really easy when you know all your Facts!

19. Now go practice some on your own! GOOD LUCK!