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Column Multiplication: 4-digit × 2-digit

Advanced multi-digit column multiplication featuring chain carries and zeros inside numbers.
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Practice Questions

  1. 2,021 × 36 = ?
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    72,756

  2. 3,408 × 27 = ?
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    92,016

  3. 1,905 × 48 = ?
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    91,440

  4. 4,682 × 23 = ?
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    107,686

  5. 2,506 × 34 = ?
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    85,204

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Teaching Notes

Emphasize place value, regrouping, and partial products. Model step-by-step to reinforce the algorithm.

Vocabulary
Algorithm: A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.
Carry Over: Regrouping a digit to the next place value.
Common Mistakes
  • Shift misalignment
  • Dropped carry
  • Incorrect alignment of partial products
  • Forgetting to add carried values
  • Errors with zero placeholders
  • Multiplying wrong digits
Differentiation
SupportUse grid paper; break problems into smaller steps.
ChallengeChallenge with larger numbers or multi-step word problems.
Discussion Questions
  • Why is exact alignment crucial in column multiplication?
  • How does regrouping affect the multiplication process?
  • What role do zeros play within the numbers?
  • How can we check our answers for accuracy?
Extension Activities
  • Multiply 4-digit by 2-digit.
  • Use estimation to verify.
  • Create word problems.
Parent Tip

Have your child explain each step of the multiplication process.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Operations and Algebra

Estimated Time

20 minutes

Skills Practiced
Carry trackingPlace value alignment