Multiplication Problem Solving Steps

This video tutorial explains how to multiply a four-digit number by a two-digit number. It covers setting up the problem with place value columns, partitioning the numbers, and calculating each row separately. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using a placeholder for the second row and concludes with adding the results to find the final answer.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Adding two-digit numbers

• Dividing large numbers

• Multiplying a four-digit number by a two-digit number

• Subtracting three-digit numbers

What is the example problem used in the video?

• 1234 multiplied by 56

• 5678 multiplied by 12

• 3465 multiplied by 23

• 7890 multiplied by 34

What is the first step in setting up the multiplication problem?

• Write the answer directly

• Divide the numbers

• Start multiplying immediately

• Arrange columns and label them

What is the first step in solving the example problem?

• Write the answer

• Arrange columns and label them

• Multiply directly

• Divide the numbers

Why is it important to label the columns with place values?

• To make the problem more difficult

• To confuse the students

• To avoid putting numbers in the wrong place

• To make the problem look neat

What does partitioning the question help with?

• Understanding the problem better

• Solving the problem in smaller parts

• Avoiding the problem

• Making the problem longer

What is the benefit of partitioning the question?

• It is unnecessary

• It helps in solving the problem in parts

• It makes the problem longer

• It makes the problem more complex

What is the first multiplication step in the first row?

• 3 times 4

• 3 times 5

• 3 times 3

• 3 times 6

What should you do with the number you carry over?

• Multiply it by the next number

• Subtract it from the next column

• Add it to the next column

• Ignore it

What is the result of 3 times 3465?

• 10,395

• 11,000

• 12,000

• 9,000