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3A · Chapter 5 · Lesson 4

Multiplication with Regrouping Ones

Regroup ones into tens in a written multiplication algorithm.

MATH-3A-C05-L0435–45 minutes · flexible

Today's challenge

Calculate 47 × 2 and show the exchanges. Try your own method, then compare it with a model.

What you'll learn

  • Regroup ones into tens in a written multiplication algorithm.
  • Explain the connection between a diagram and a number sentence.
  • Solve a fresh application without step-by-step hints.

Before this lesson

No-regrouping multiplication.

Prerequisite competency: 3A-C05-L02

Entry · 2 questions

Warm-up: prerequisite check

Try on paper before continuing. If the questions are hard, review the prerequisite concepts.

  1. E1

    Calculate 312 × 2 using partial products.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 624

    Split 312 by place value; multiply each part by 2 and add. Total is 624.

  2. E2

    Calculate 312 × 3 using partial products.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 936

    Split 312 by place value; multiply each part by 3 and add. Total is 936.

Learn the concept

Words to know

exchange
trade ten ones for one ten
carry
a written record of a place-value exchange

Regroup ones into tens in a written multiplication algorithm.

Multiply the ones, turn groups of ten ones into tens, then incorporate those extra tens into the next column.

Why this works

When ones reach ten or more, exchange some for tens. For 27 × 3, multiply 7 × 3 = 21 ones, so record one one and carry two tens. Then 2 tens × 3 plus two carried tens gives eight tens. The product is 81.

Check the meaning

An accurate partial-products breakdown is a reliable independent check.

47 × 2 = 9440×2 + 7×2Add partial products; exchange every 10 small units for one larger unit.
Exact distributive place-value model; regrouping changes units, not value.

Concrete → Pictorial → Abstract

  1. Build: Use counters, grid paper, or labeled bundles to represent the story or quantity.
  2. Draw: Sketch an array, place-value exchange, or equal-unit bar; label what is known.
  3. Calculate: Write an equation matching the representation and solve.
  4. Verify: Use an inverse operation or a second strategy to check.

For advanced students: if you can already explain this concept, start with the independent or challenge set.

Worked examples and immediate checks

Explain each step aloud or in writing. Work the fresh question before revealing its solution.

Worked example 1

Reason and verify

Calculate 47 × 2 and show the exchanges.

  1. 7 1-unit groups × 2, plus 0 carried 1-unit groups, gives 14 groups. Write 4 in the 1s place and exchange 1 groups into the next place.
  2. 4 10-unit groups × 2, plus 1 carried 10-unit groups, gives 9 groups. Write 9 in the 10s place.
  3. Check by partial products: 80 + 14 = 94.

Result: 94

Understanding check 1 — your turn

Calculate 27 × 2 and show the exchanges.

Reveal reasoning

Answer: 54 — 27×2 = 0 + 40 + 14 = 54; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

Worked example 2

Reason and verify

Calculate 18 × 2 and show the exchanges.

  1. 8 1-unit groups × 2, plus 0 carried 1-unit groups, gives 16 groups. Write 6 in the 1s place and exchange 1 groups into the next place.
  2. 1 10-unit groups × 2, plus 1 carried 10-unit groups, gives 3 groups. Write 3 in the 10s place.
  3. Check by partial products: 20 + 16 = 36.

Result: 36

Understanding check 2 — your turn

Calculate 37 × 2 and show the exchanges.

Reveal reasoning

Answer: 74 — 37×2 = 0 + 60 + 14 = 74; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

Worked example 3

Reason and verify

Calculate 28 × 2 and show the exchanges.

  1. 8 1-unit groups × 2, plus 0 carried 1-unit groups, gives 16 groups. Write 6 in the 1s place and exchange 1 groups into the next place.
  2. 2 10-unit groups × 2, plus 1 carried 10-unit groups, gives 5 groups. Write 5 in the 10s place.
  3. Check by partial products: 40 + 16 = 56.

Result: 56

Understanding check 3 — your turn

Calculate 47 × 2 and show the exchanges.

Reveal reasoning

Answer: 94 — 47×2 = 0 + 80 + 14 = 94; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

Guided · 4 questions

Guided practice

Practice with the model visible. Explain the units at each step.

  1. G1

    Calculate 37 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 74

    37×2 = 0 + 60 + 14 = 74; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  2. G2

    Calculate 47 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 94

    47×2 = 0 + 80 + 14 = 94; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  3. G3

    Calculate 18 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 36

    18×2 = 0 + 20 + 16 = 36; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  4. G4

    Calculate 28 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 56

    28×2 = 0 + 40 + 16 = 56; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

Independent · 8 questions

Independent practice

Work without relying on the model or checking answers prematurely.

  1. I1

    Calculate 38 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 76

    38×2 = 0 + 60 + 16 = 76; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  2. I2

    Calculate 48 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 96

    48×2 = 0 + 80 + 16 = 96; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  3. I3

    Calculate 19 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 38

    19×2 = 0 + 20 + 18 = 38; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  4. I4

    Calculate 29 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 58

    29×2 = 0 + 40 + 18 = 58; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  5. I5

    Calculate 39 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 78

    39×2 = 0 + 60 + 18 = 78; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  6. I6

    Calculate 49 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 98

    49×2 = 0 + 80 + 18 = 98; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  7. I7

    Calculate 15 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 30

    15×2 = 0 + 20 + 10 = 30; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  8. I8

    Calculate 25 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 50

    25×2 = 0 + 40 + 10 = 50; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

Challenge · 2 questions

Challenge practice

Solve original application and explanation problems. Draw and defend a useful model.

  1. C1

    When 8 ones are multiplied by 3, what should be recorded in the tens column?

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 2 tens

    8×3=24 ones = 2 tens and 4 ones.

  2. C2

    A child computes 27×3 as 61 because they write 21 ones in the ones place. Diagnose and correct.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 81

    7×3=21 ones=2 tens+1 one. The tens are 2×3 tens plus 2 carried tens =8 tens. Answer 81.

Exit · 3 questions

Exit check

Solve independently; revisit the skill if an important explanation is missing.

  1. E1

    Calculate 35 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 70

    35×2 = 0 + 60 + 10 = 70; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  2. E2

    Calculate 45 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 90

    45×2 = 0 + 80 + 10 = 90; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

  3. E3

    Calculate 16 × 2 and show the exchanges.

    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 32

    16×2 = 0 + 20 + 12 = 32; combine partial products and exchange groups of ten.

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