Multiplying It Out: Making Sense of Multiplication in Grades 3–5

Multiplication understanding grows when students make sense of groups, arrays, and patterns. In this session, participants will explore how multiplication develops in grades 3–5, from building equal groups to multiplying multi-digit numbers. Teachers will use hands-on manipulatives, visual models, and engaging strategies to help students see how the methods connect. Participants will leave with fun games and ready-to-use activities that reinforce multiplication concepts and build student confidence.