We wrap up our list of common core multiplication strategies for 3rd and 4th graders with a simple multiplicative comparison, i.e. when a figure is represented in terms of another figure.

While the box method is essentially the same as the standard algorithm, it does a much nicer job of illustrating what's going on in a multiple-digit multiplication problem. 23 times 7 really just ...

The box method better illustrates what's going on in a multiple-digit multiplication problem, making students understand that 23 times 7 is just the sum of 20 times 7 and 3 times 7.

The Common Core State Standards teach students the algorithm for multi-digit addition and subtraction in 4th grade. But some experts say it should be taught sooner.

They implemented Common Core this year in our school system in Tennessee. I have a third grader who loved math and got A's in math until this year, where he struggles to get a C. He struggles with ...

Word Problems Using word problems to employ the two strategies above is a great way to engage students’ minds and really drill in the common core multiplication strategies for 3rd and 4th graders.