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Grade 3-6 Week 1: Double Double 4x Multiplication Facts

Teaching Video:

Doubling a number twice is the same as multiplying by 4.

A useful strategy for multiplying by 4 is to double the other amount twice.

This strategy relies on knowing the 2x number facts, including some facts beyond the basic single-digit multiplication facts. For example:

  • 8 x 4 =
  • Double 8 = 16 (basic 2x fact)
  • Double 16 = 32
  • 8 x 4 = 32

Extending These Activities:

The 4x facts can be extended past the single digit examples to larger or smaller numbers. For example:

  • 60 x 4
  • 4 x 5,000
  • 0.07 x 4
  • 4,000 x 30

Double Double 4x Multiplication Facts

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