Irma said, “I can draw a rectangle to show the problem, too.”

  1. What is another way to multiply 20 30?

Nila and Alexis tried their methods on the same problem.

  1. Explain how Alexis used the turn-around rule. How did she change the order of the factors?
  2. Use Irma's rectangle method to multiply 40 60. Draw the rectangle.
  3. Use Nila's or Alexis's method to multiply 30 90. Write the number sentences.
  4. Use any method you choose to multiply 70 50.
  5. Which method is the most efficient: Irma's, Nila's, Alexis's, or a different method? Explain why you think so.