Multiply Tens Activity Sheet
Math Center • Lesson 9 Support Visual Scaffolded Edition
Multiply Multiples of 10
Use base-ten blocks and the "tens trick" to multiply easily!
Name:
Date:
Strategy Guide: Look at the Tens!
Problem: 3 × 20 3 groups of 2 tens
Group 1 (20)
Group 2 (20)
Group 3 (20)
1
Basic Fact (Count the rods)
3 × 2 rods = 6 tens
2
Place Value (Tens to Ones)
6 tens has a value of 60
★ Quick Check: 3 × 2 = 6, so 3 × 20 = 60!
How to Play With Your Partner
1 Pick a Box Choose 1 problem on the Recording Sheet.
2 Count Tens Use 10-rods or sketch sticks to solve.
3 Talk & Write Fill in the tens and the final product.
4 Claim Square Put your token on the Game Board! 3 in a row wins.
Partner Talk Frame:
"I have ___ groups of ___ tens. That makes ___ tens, which equals ___."
Warm-Up: Try It Before You Play! Fill in the blanks together
Problem A: 2 × 30 2 groups of 3 tens
2 × 3 tens = tens
2 × 30 =
Problem B: 4 × 20 4 groups of 2 tens
4 × 2 tens = tens
4 × 20 =
CENTER ACTIVITY • LESSON 9 Partner Game & Record Sheet
Game Board & Recording Sheet
Player A: Player B:
1 Recording Sheet: Solve Any Box
Hint: Think how many tens!
2 × 20 #1
2 × 2 tens = tens
Product: ______
3 × 20 #2
3 × 2 tens = tens
Product: ______
4 × 20 #3
4 × 2 tens = tens
Product: ______
3 × 30 #4
3 × 3 tens = tens
Product: ______
5 × 20 #5
5 × 2 tens = tens
Product: ______
3 × 40 #6
3 × 4 tens = tens
Product: ______
3 × 50 #7
3 × 5 tens = tens
Product: ______
7 × 10 #8
7 × 1 ten = tens
Product: ______
5 × 10 #9
5 × 1 ten = tens
Product: ______
2 Tic-Tac-Toe Game Board
Cover your answer with your marker! 3 in a row wins!
40 4 tens
60 6 tens
80 8 tens
90 9 tens
100 ☆ 10 tens
120 12 tens
150 15 tens
70 7 tens
50 5 tens
Self Check: I used my tens trick I checked with my partner
Grade 3 • Lesson 9 Center Support
