Multiplying by 1-Digit Numbers Using Partial Products: Step-by-Step

Learn to multiply with the partial product strategy in this helpful worksheet! Students will first read through the step-by-step instructions for solving multiplication problems with multi-digit numbers. Then, they will solve three multiplication problems on their own, using the three-step template to break down the multi-digit numbers, find the partial products, and add to get the final product! 

This worksheet is intended to introduce fourth and fifth graders to the partial product strategy for solving multiplication problems with multi-digit numbers. Each problem includes a multi-digit number and a single-digit number, making this practice ideal for students just beginning to learn this strategy. As they learn how to solve multi-digit multiplication, students will also work on their mental math and practice recalling single-digit multiplication facts. 

To continue practicing multiplication with one- and two-digit numbers, check out Multiplying Using Partial Products: 2-Digit by 1-Digit. Students ready for more of a challenge can try Multiplying By 2-Digit Numbers Using Partial Products: Step-by-Step.