Check out these color by number math multi-digit multiplication worksheets - featuring scaffolded practice with box method multiplication and standard algorithm multiplication! Students will enjoy this coloring activity while sharpening their multiplication skills!

In these activities, students practice multiplying 3 digit by 1 digit numbers, 2 by 2 digit numbers, and 3 by 2 digit numbers.

Special features of this product:

• Standard algorithm + Box method scaffolding
  • Scaffolding helps all students, regardless of skill level, successfully complete this activity independently.
  • 2 different methods allows for easy, supported, differentiation. Students are able to work the problems the way they understand it best!

• Multiples
  • Many students have trouble multiplying large numbers because they simply are not fluent with their multiplication facts. There is a spot on each worksheet that prompts students to list the multiples that are needed to complete that activity. Each worksheet only requires students to multiply by 1 or 2 different factors. (Ex. 321 x 5, 123 x 5, 762 x 5, or 892 x 3, 902 x 3, 637 x 3). This will make it easier for students to focus on the process of multiplying large numbers as opposed to being tripped up on not knowing the multiplication facts.

• Fun color by number sheets
  • After students complete the math, they are able to color fun summer-themed pictures! The coloring sheets are engaging and calming.
  • Color by number sheets are also self-checking!

Ideal uses for this product:

• Intervention - The support included in these worksheets makes it ideal for use in intervention settings such as summer school, tutorials, etc.
• End of the Year Activity - The color by number component makes the assignment fun and engaging - perfect for students who may be restless or need a little extra encouragement to complete work! Also, multiplying large numbers is a vital skill to a student’s success in mathematics, and can always stand to be practiced!
• Sub Plans - The scaffolding component enables students to be able to complete the assignment independently.

Other uses for this product:

• Independent practice
• Early finishers
• Tutorials
• and more...

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Keywords: summer activity, summer school, end of the year, box method, standard algorithm, 3 by 1 digit multiplication, 2 by 2 digit multiplication, 3 by 2 digit multiplication, color by number, color by code, scaffold, intervention