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Introduction to Multiplication Strategies Teaching Slides

  • Updated

    Updated:  31 Jan 2024

Introduce your pupils to different multiplication strategies such as arrays, equal groups, repeated addition and skip counting with this 34-page slide deck.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides, PowerPoint

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  1 - 4

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teaching resource

Introduction to Multiplication Strategies Teaching Slides

  • Updated

    Updated:  31 Jan 2024

Introduce your pupils to different multiplication strategies such as arrays, equal groups, repeated addition and skip counting with this 34-page slide deck.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides, PowerPoint

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  1 - 4

Introduce your pupils to different multiplication strategies such as arrays, equal groups, repeated addition and skip counting with this 34-page slide deck.

What Are Some Ways to Teach Multiplication?

If you are just starting to teach your pupils about multiplication, you’ve probably thought about the many different ways to represent this concept. Teaching multiplication to pupils can be more engaging and effective through various strategies and methods. Let’s check out some ways to teach multiplication!

Manipulatives –  Use physical objects like counters, blocks or beads to demonstrate multiplication. For instance, show that 3 groups of 4 counters each results in 12 counters in total.

Skip Counting – Encourage pupils to practise skip counting by multiples. For instance, counting by twos, threes, fours, etc. This helps reinforce the connection between addition and multiplication.

Visual Aids – Use visual aids like arrays, area models and multiplication charts to illustrate the concept of multiplication. Visual representations make it easier for pupils to grasp the idea of repeated addition.

Anchor Lesson for Your Multiplication Representations Unit

If you are looking for a starting point for your multiplication lesson plans, look no further! Teach Starter has put together a comprehensive 34-slide teaching presentation that will guide your pupils through the different types of multiplication representations. Inside this slide deck, you will find different sections that cover:

  • Using arrays
  • Repeated addition
  • Skip counting (with fingers, listing multiples and number lines)
  • Using equal groups

Each section is set up in a manner that allows the teacher to introduce the strategy, practise an example with the pupils and give them a chance to demonstrate their understanding independently.

This slide deck also teaches essential vocabulary terms, including factor and product.

How to Get Your Multiplication Strategies Slide Deck

If you are ready to integrate this set of teaching slides into your multiplication lessons, head to the download button! Here, you can access the editable Google Slides and PowerPoint versions of this resource. If selecting the Google Slides file, please note that you will first be prompted to make a copy of the slide deck to your personal drive before accessing it.


Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.

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