Multiplication (tables): Private: 10x: decapods

The Number Bit!

In this exciting lesson, you will need to solve a range of multiplying-by-2 word problems that feature a variety of decapods, including crabs, shrimps and lobsters. Try using PAWS to arrive at the right answer!

P  =  Picture the problem in your mind.

A =  Annotate the word problem by highlighting the important information.

W =  Write down the number sentence that needs to be solved.

S  =  Solve the number sentence using an efficient strategy.

Prior learning: Counting in multiples of 10 using a variety of pictorial representations to assist.