standard_description: 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.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to whole numbers less than or equal to 1,000,000.
problem_activity: Stage 2: Subtract from 20
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Number cards 0–10
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
How Close? Stage 2 Recording Sheet

Narrative
Before playing, students remove the cards that show the number 10 and set them aside.
Each student picks 4 cards and chooses 2 or 3 to subtract from 20 to get close to 0. The student whose difference is closest to 0 wins a point for the round. Students pick new cards so that they have 4 cards in their hand and then start the next round.


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