Multiplication by Three Using Songs

What is the first step in using songs to multiply by three?

• Add the numbers together.

• Sing the song for the bottom number.

• Write the number at the top.

• Multiply the numbers directly.

When multiplying by three using songs, what do you do after singing the song for the bottom number?

• Divide the numbers.

• Subtract the numbers.

• Write the result at the bottom.

• Write the result at the top.

In the two-digit multiplication example, what do you do with the number you carry over?

• Ignore it.

• Subtract it from the next result.

• Add it to the next result.

• Multiply it by the next number.

What is the result of singing the three song for five fingers?

• 21

• 18

• 15

• 12

How does the process change when moving from two-digit to three-digit multiplication?

• It requires a different song.

• It becomes more complex.

• It requires a calculator.

• It takes longer but follows the same steps.

What is the result of singing the three song for eight fingers?

• 21

• 18

• 27

• 24

In three-digit multiplication, what do you do if you encounter a zero?

• Multiply as usual.

• Skip the zero.

• Add one to the result.

• Sing the song for zero.

What is the final result of the four-digit multiplication example?

• 2,049

• 255

• 22,444

• 24,918

What is the key takeaway from the lesson on using songs to multiply by three?

• It simplifies the process and is consistent.

• It requires memorization of all multiplication tables.

• It is only useful for small numbers.

• It is faster than traditional methods.

How do you handle the number carried over in the final example?

• Ignore it.

• Multiply it by the next number.

• Subtract it from the next result.

• Add it to the next result.