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CHAPTER 6: MULTIPLICATION

Lesson 5: Halving and Doubling to Multiply

Use these interactive activities to encourage students to have fun on the Web while learning about multiplication. Students can try these activities on their own or in pairs.

Goal
Multiply by halving and doubling.

Builds Upon
Student Book pages 188–191

 

Instructions for Use

The Near Doubles Machine allows students to practise doubling and halving strategies.

To use the Near Doubles Machines, read the instructions and click “Next” to begin. Select one of the four operations to get closer to the target number. Do this in the fewest number of clicks until you’ve reached the target number