Multiplication grid (version 2.2)

What is it?

Multiplication grid is an interactive teaching program (ITP) which allows you to set up a multiplication grid to demonstrate the grid method of multiplication for whole and decimal numbers. The grid size can be changed to accommodate different calculations. The calculation is defined at the bottom of the screen by changing the digits using the hidden pointers. Decimal points can be inserted by clicking between two adjacent digits. The numbers are partitioned and the respective components in the calculation revealed and hidden by clicking on the ? in the cell.

Downloads

Multiplication Grid (Mac) (HQX 1.4Mb)

This version of Multiplication grid runs on Apple Mac OS computers. Download the file and click on the file to extract the application.

Multiplication grid guide (WORD 149Kb)

Multiplication grid guide (PDF 144Kb)

Multiplication Grid (Shockwave SWF 26Kb)

This is an interactive Flash movie file. Click on the title to preview the movie in your browser. To save it on your computer right-click on the title and opt to 'Save Target As...' [Apple Macintosh users click and hold].

Multiplication Grid (PC) (EXE 826Kb)

This version of Multipication Grid runs on Windows based personal computers. This is an '.exe' file which may be rejected by some networked computers where an internet firewall is in place. If in doubt download the zipped version.

Multiplication Grid (ZIP 458Kb)

This version of Multiplication grid runs on Windows based personal computers. You will need to have an unzip utility, such as WinZip for Windows or StuffIt Expander for Windows and Apple Macintosh, installed on your computer to unzip this file.