Box Method Multiplication Step 1: Break the number apart 375 X 56 Here’s an Example: 375 X 56 300 + 70 + 5 50 + 6 Step 2: Draw a box with grid lines Write the top numbers on top of the box and the bottom numbers on the side of the box 300 70 5 50 6
This method also helps students through middle and high school This is based on the distributive property of multiplication, which is a very important concept For example, Students use this in 5th grade to multiply decimals Students in 9th thgrade (or 8 accelerated) math use this box method to multiply polynomials Leanne Luttrell
-digit multiplication : Box Method Work out the answers to these multiplication questions using the box method 30 27 x 9 = 22 x 19 10 30 19 x 25 x 4 = 29 x 27
-digit multiplication : Box Method Work out the answers to these multiplication questions using the box method 27 X 18 = 486 200 70 160 + 56 486 18 29 x 17 x 12 = 20