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Multiplication counts equal-sized groups. For 23 × 4, split 23 into 20 and 3: 20 × 4 = 80 and 3 × 4 = 12; together they make 92.

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Multiplication counts equal-sized groups. For 23 × 4, split 23 into 20 and 3: 20 × 4 = 80 and 3 × 4 = 12; together they make 92. This decomposition explains what happens in written multiplication.

What to check

Check what each factor represents and estimate before calculating. 23 × 4 should be reasonably close to 20 × 4 = 80. With multi-digit factors, preserve place value in every partial product.

Explain and check

Work through one example aloud before independent practice. To check 18 + 7 = 25, calculate 25 − 7. If a word problem asks about meters or coins, include that unit and check whether the answer fits the situation.