Multiplying with Base Ten Blocks

Mrs. Delvia teaches multiplication using base ten blocks. She demonstrates multiplying 62 by 4, 145 by 3, and 89 by 5. Each example involves drawing base ten blocks to represent numbers and regrouping to find the product. The video emphasizes understanding multiplication through visualization and encourages checking work with a calculator.

What is the first step in multiplying using base ten blocks?

• Drawing the tens place

• Drawing the hundreds place

• Drawing the ones place

• Drawing the thousands place

How many ten rods are needed to represent the number 62?

• 6

• 8

• 7

• 5

How many times do you need to draw 62 to multiply it by 4?

• 5 times

• 2 times

• 4 times

• 3 times

What is the product of 62 times 4 using base ten blocks?

• 268

• 248

• 258

• 278

What is the first step in representing 145 using base ten blocks?

• Drawing the ones place

• Drawing the tens place

• Drawing the hundreds place

• Drawing the thousands place

How many times do you need to draw 145 to multiply it by 3?

• 2 times

• 5 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

What is the product of 145 times 3 using base ten blocks?

• 425

• 445

• 435

• 455

How many ten rods are needed to represent the number 89?

• 10

• 7

• 8

• 9

How many times do you need to draw 89 to multiply it by 5?

• 6 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 5 times

What is the product of 89 times 5 using base ten blocks?

• 435

• 445

• 455

• 465