1. Multiplying by 9

2. Today we are going to learn how to multiply by 9.

3. You can use your fingers to help find 9s facts! Put both
hands down on your desk, palms down. Mentally
number your fingers from left to right.

4. To find 4 X 9, bend down finger number 4. Fingers to the left of
the bent finger show the number of tens in the product. Fingers
to the right of the bent finger show the number of ones in the
product.

5. 4 X 9 = 36

6. Now., let’s multiply 5 X 9. Bend down finger number 5.
Fingers to the left of the bent finger show the number of
tens in the product. Fingers to the right of the bent
finger show the number of ones in the product.

7. 5 X 9 = 45

8. Multiplying by 9s is cool and fun!