Solving Multiplication Problems using Splitting Factors as a Strategy! Louise and Cassie.

Problem:

Brad saves $3.25 each week, for 16 weeks. How much money did he save?

Step1: Read the problem.

Step 2: Put it into a maths equation: 16 x 3.25 =

Step 3: Choose a Strategy: Splitting Factors.

Step 4: Solve the problem.

    16 x 3.25=

    16 x 3= 48

    16 x 0.25= 4

So 48 + 4 = 52

Learning Tip: Save/ Remember all the big numbers in your head so you can add them at the end to get the answer.