Session 9: Two-digit multiplications

Introduction Activity (20 minutes)

 Direct Instruction:

• Introduce the concept of two-digit multiplication by explaining that we are multiplying numbers that are greater than 9.
• Write a simple two-digit multiplication problem on the board (e.g., 24 × 13).
• Break down the multiplication into smaller, manageable steps. For example:
• Multiply the ones digit (4 × 3 = 12, carry the 1).
• Multiply the tens digit (20 × 3 = 60).
• Repeat with the tens digit of the second number (4 × 10 = 40).
• Add all the partial products together.

Main Activity (65 minutes)

Multiplication Relay Race (30 minutes)

• Divide students into small groups (3-4 students per group). Each group will work together on a set of two-digit multiplication problems in a relay-style format.
• One student starts the relay by solving the first part of a multiplication problem (e.g., multiplying the ones place).
• The next student solves the next part (e.g., multiplying the tens place).
• The final student solves the last step (adding the partial products together).
• After each step, students pass the "math baton" (e.g., a pencil or a marker) to the next teammate.
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Independent Practice (20 minutes)

Provide each student with a worksheet containing a set of two-digit multiplication problems. Encourage them to try the traditional method of multiplication.

Review Questions  (15 minutes)

• Ask students to share one strategy that helped them solve the multiplication problems today. This reinforces learning and allows students to help one another.
• Review key concepts from the lesson.

Follow up Tasks(5 minutes)

1. 23×12

2. 50×8

3. 16×76

Expected Learning  Outcome:

Knowledge building:

• Understand the concept how multiplying two-digit numbers.

Skill Building:

• Self awareness 

• Self management 

• Social awareness

• Critical thinking

• Relationship skills