Multiplying by 2 is one of the easier facts for students to learn. Most students are comfortable with adding and subtracting by 5th grade so I use this in order to build their understanding of 2's.
I explain to students how multiplying by 2's is the same as their double facts in addition. For example 2 x 7 is the same as 7 + 7. The addition fact is easily recalled by students so I just help them the make the connection there.
I think it is important with 2's to make sure students are comfortable with the word doubles and twice.
I have included a short video for multiplying by 2. This is meant to be more of a review and practice instead of a concept introduction.
Spinner Tool
Students are given one of the spinners to fill out as a reference tool. The tool will be primarily used during the current level of the multiplication program but should be kept as a reference going forward to higher levels.
Flashcards
There is a set of flashcards provided for the current level. Each set of flashcards include the facts with their turn-around facts. It is important that the students are comfortable with the commutative property of multiplication.
Games for Practice
Jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe
Line It Up
Face-Off
There are two timed tests associated with this new factor. The first timed test is designed to be a one minute test of 40 problems and includes only multiplication facts with the new factor. The second timed test is designed to be a two minute test of 60 problems and includes all multiplication facts learned in the leveled program thus far.