Want to increase independence with big multiplication? These pixel art reveal pictures provide immediate feedback while students practice the traditional method of 2 x 2 digit multiplication. Students will enter numbers into the template for every step of the standard algorithm and as they do, the boxes will turn colors to give feedback, and a Thanksgiving picture will appear. Easy to use teacher directions plus enticing festive pictures makes these activities perfect for the lead up to Thanksgiving Break! This resource is for practicing 2 digits x 2 digit. If you want 2 digits x 1 digits, click here!

How does it work?

Each of the 3 activities is one Google Sheet. When you open the google sheet, you will see multiplication problems for the standard algorithm, with colored boxes for students to answer every digit of the problem. Students will type each digit into the box. As they do, a Thanksgiving picture will appear as if by magic. The answer boxes also change colors to show right or wrong. Therefore, students get immediate feedback. This frees up time for you during lesson because students can be independent. My favorite part? NO GRADING!

Unlike other pixel arts, students cannot google the answers because they have to show each step of the algorithm. As an added scaffold, the boxes are color coded to show the different steps of multi-digit multiplication.

What do you get?

You get a google drive folder that will be added automatically to your drive. The folder contains 3 google sheets and 3 answer keys. Each Google Sheet has 2 multiplication problems, for a total of 6 self-checking questions.

Corn (2 problems, 2 digit x 2 digit)

Maple Leaf (2 problems, 2 digit x 2 digit)

Turkey (2 problems, 2 digit x 2 digit)

Use these as a no-prep math station or independent work. These are great full group because you can project them on the board, and also make fantastic warmups. These activities are google sheets files and work with any device that is connected to the internet. You can assign them in Google Drive or Google Classroom or in another learning platform. 

This resource provides an innovative and engaging way for students to:

• Get repeated, consistent practice with the standard algorithm
• Self-Correct and push forward if feeling stuck
• Increase Independence and Confidence with big multiplication

Are you interested in practicing 2 digits by 1 digits as well? 

Click here to save and get a bundle with 2 x 2 digits AND 2 x 1 Digits! 

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Standards Addressed:

4.NBT.B.5

Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

MA.4.4.D

Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop and use strategies and methods for whole number computations and decimal sums and differences in order to solve problems with efficiency and accuracy. The student is expected to: use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply up to a four-digit number by a one-digit number and to multiply a two-digit number by a two-digit number. Strategies may include mental math, partial products, and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties;