Student Survive 2 Thrive: Adding Doubles

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Math Practice: Multiply by 2 Practical Math Skills

One of my kids just started third grade and is learning how to multiply. I thought this would be a good opportunity to create a math practice game incorporating what she is learning in class. This set includes scenarios that involve multiplying by the number two. The answer for each one includes a picture for counting the total number, how to add, how to multiply, and how to say the math multiplication phrase.

There are several different ways to approach multiplying by two. In these examples, I featured adding doubles rather than skip counting by two in order to keep it simple and less confusing. When skip counting by two, lots of kids lose count and become frustrated. It may be helpful to mention that when multiplying by two, the answer will always be an even number. One slide mentions the word "dozen." You might want to mention that a dozen equals twelve before starting.

After practicing adding doubles and feeling very comfortable with these examples, you may also go through the game and ask for other ways to get the same answer.

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Related Articles - you may wish to review some of these before moving into multiplication

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Multiply by 2 Practical Math Skills

Free Math Practice by Katrena

3 X 2

3 X 2 = 6

10 X 2

10 X 2 = 20

6 X 2

6 X 2 = 12

1 X 2

1 X 2 = 2

4 X 2

4 X 2 = 8

11 X 2

11 X 2 = 22

8 X 2

8 X 2 = 16

12 X 2

12 X 2 = 24

5 X 2

5 X 2 = 10

2 X 2

2 X 2 = 4

7 X 2

7 X 2 = 14

0 X 2

0 X 2 = 0

Practice Multiplying by 2 at Student Survive 2 Thrive

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Katrena's Math Flash Cards – Adding Doubles

These flash cards feature elementary math facts of adding doubles. This involves adding a number to itself, and the following set includes single-digit numbers 0 to 9 and also 10. Learning to add doubles begins to help learners work toward multiplying by 2 as well as practicing addition facts. Learning math can be more fun through the use of a variety of media, and I hope you enjoy these brightly colored online flash cards.

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