Discussion 1:

There are three properties in multiplication: The Identity Property, the Zero Property, and
the Commutative Property
 Let's start with the Identity Property of Multiplication.  When you multiply any number
by 1, the result remains the same as the original number.
For example:
5 times 1 equals 5
1 times 15 equals 15
42 times 1 equals 42
Now, let's explore the Zero Property of Multiplication.  When you multiply any number
by 0, the outcome is always 0.
Here are some examples:
6 times 0 equals 0
28 times 0 equals 0
15 times 0 equals 0
Lastly, we encounter the Commutative Property of Multiplication.  It means that changing
the order of numbers being multiplied doesn't affect the result.
Let me demonstrate
5 times 2 equals 10
2 times 5 also equals 10
7 times 8 equals 56
8 times 7 also equals 56
As you journey through the world of multiplication, these properties will be your
guideposts. Like tools in your toolkit, they'll help you navigate and solve mathematical
challenges.

Discussion 2:
Minerva: What is multiplication, you ask? Well, it's like a magical shortcut for repeated addition.
**Chalkboard displays: Multiplication is a Shortcut for Repeated Addition**
Minerva: Imagine you have a bunch of numbers that you want to add together. Instead of adding
them one by one, you can use multiplication to make things quicker and more magical!
**Chalkboard shows: Multiplication = Quicker Addition Magic**
Minerva: Now, let's explore the different parts of multiplication
**Chalkboard displays: Different Parts of Multiplication**
Minerva: Take a look at this example:
**Chalkboard displays: 8 x 3 = 24**
Minerva: Here, we have the number 8, which we call a "factor," and the number 3, also a
"factor." When we multiply them together, we get the "product," which is 24.
**Chalkboard shows: Factors x Factors = Product*
Minerva: Now, let's dive deeper into the terms we've just learned.
**Chalkboard displays: Factors and Product**
Minerva: Factors are the numbers we're multiplying. In this case, 8 and 3 are our factors.
**Chalkboard shows: Factors: 8 and 3**
Minerva: And the product is simply the answer we get when we multiply those factors together.
So, 8 times 3 equals 24, making 24 our product.
**Chalkboard displays: Product: 24**
Minerva: Now, let's see how multiplication is like repeated addition using some examples.
**Animation 1: Repeated Addition**
Narrator (V.O.): Imagine you have 4 groups of 3 apples. To find out how many apples in total,
you could add 3 apples four times.
**Animation shows: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12**
Narrator (V.O.): But with multiplication, you can simply say 4 times 3, which gives you the same
answer, 12.
**Animation shows: 4 x 3 = 12**
**Animation 2: Groups of Stars**
Narrator (V.O.): Let's say you have 6 groups of 2 stars. If you want to know how many stars in
total, you can add 2 stars six times.
**Animation shows: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12**
Narrator (V.O.): But again, with multiplication, you can just say 6 times 2, and you get 12.
**Animation shows: 6 x 2 = 12**
Minerva: And there you have it, the magic of multiplication! It's like a wizard's spell that helps
us add faster by using factors and finding the product.

Discussion Lesson 3:
**Narrator points to the multiplication table for 2s**
Narrator (V.O.): Our adventure begins with multiplying by 2's. Let's solve a puzzle together.
Narrator (V.O.): Meet Sarah, who has 6 pairs of socks. We're on a mission to figure out how
many socks she has.
**Visuals show pairs of socks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6**
Narrator (V.O.): To find the answer, we have different ways to help us.
**Narrator points to the problem-solving options on the table: Count by 2's, Add by 2's,
Multiply**
Narrator (V.O.): First, let's try counting by 2's. Two, four, six... Ta-da! We've got twelve socks!
**Visuals demonstrate counting by 2's: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12**
Narrator (V.O.): Another way is adding by 2's. Two plus two plus two... equals twelve too!
**Visuals show adding by 2's: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12**
Narrator (V.O.): Lastly, we can use multiplication. Six groups of two make twelve.
**Visuals show 6 x 2 = 12**
Narrator (V.O.): So, Sarah owns a total of twelve socks!
[Scene transitions to a flower-themed section]
Narrator (V.O.): Now, let's dive into multiplication by 3's, using a special trick called repeated
addition.
**Narrator points to the multiplication table for 3s**
Narrator (V.O.): Our journey continues with a flower story.
**Visuals show roses in groups of 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5**
Narrator (V.O.): We've got more ways to find the answer.
Narrator (V.O.): First, we can add these little groups: three plus three plus three... and we get
fifteen!
**Visuals show adding by 3's: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 15**
Narrator (V.O.): Or, we can do multiplication: five sets of three give us fifteen.
**Visuals show 5 x 3 = 15**
Narrator (V.O.): Both roads lead to the same answer: fifteen roses.
[Scene shifts to illustrating skip counting by 3's]
Narrator (V.O.): Now, let's try skip counting by 3's.
**Visuals show skip counting by 3's: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30**
Narrator (V.O.): This way helps us easily reach thirty by adding threes. It's a helpful trick for
multiplication.
Narrator (V.O.): Equipped with these smart moves, you're now ready to explore more about
multiplying by 2's and 3's.

Discussion Lesson 4:
**Narrator points to the multiplication table for 4s**
Narrator (V.O.): Our journey begins with multiplying by 4's. Let's solve a puzzle together.
Narrator (V.O.): Imagine a group of children crafting rag dolls. They used 4 balls of yarn for
each doll. Our mission: how many yarn balls for 5 dolls?
**Visuals show dolls and yarn balls: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5**
Narrator (V.O.): To unveil the answer, multiplication is our tool.
**Narrator points to the multiplication problem on the table: 5 x 4 = 20**
Narrator (V.O.): So, for 5 dolls with 4 yarns each, we say 5 times 4 equals 20!
[Scene transitions to a skip counting by 4's activity]
Narrator (V.O.): Here's a nifty trick: multiplication by 4's is just like counting by 4's.
**Visuals show counting yarn balls by 4's: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20**
Narrator (V.O.): Now, let's skip count by 4's up to 40.
**Visuals show skip counting by 4's: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40*
Narrator (V.O.): Marvelous! You're getting the hang of multiplying by 4's.
[Scene transitions to multiplication by 5's]
Narrator (V.O.): Next, let's journey into the world of multiplication by 5's. Let's explore a
fascinating question about our hands.
Narrator (V.O.): Look at your hands. Did you notice they have lines called fingerprints and
handprints? Let's find out how many hands and fingers you have.
Narrator (V.O.): We can add: 5 fingers plus 5 fingers equals 10 fingers.
**Narrator points to the multiplication problem on the table: 2 x 5 = 10**
Narrator (V.O.): Brilliant! 2 times 5 equals 10.
[Scene transitions to a skip counting by 5's activity]
Narrator (V.O.): Guess what? Multiplying by 5's is as easy as counting by 5's.
**Visuals show counting fingers by 5's: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25**
Narrator (V.O.): Let's skip count by 5's up to 100.
**Visuals show skip counting by 5's: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80,
85, 90, 95, 100**
Narrator (V.O.): Incredible! You've unlocked the power of multiplying by 4's and 5's, and even
mastered skip counting.

Discussion Lesson 5:
Narrator (V.O.): Welcome, eager learners! Today, we're stepping into the world of multiplication
by 6's and 7's. Get ready for a fun-filled journey of discovery!
**Narrator points to the multiplication table for 6s**
Narrator (V.O.): Our adventure starts with multiplying by 6's. Let's work on a puzzle together.
Narrator (V.O.): Picture two Boy Scout patrols from San Fernando Elementary School joining
the Provincial Jamboree. If each patrol holds 6 scouts, our mission is to unveil how many scouts
will attend.
**Visuals show Boy Scout patrols and scouts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6**
Narrator (V.O.): To unveil the answer, let's try different methods.
**Narrator points to the problem-solving options on the screen: Count by 6's, Add by 6's,
Multiply**
Narrator (V.O.): First, let's count by 6's. Six, twelve... and there you have it, twelve scouts!
**Visuals demonstrate counting by 6's: 6, 12**
Narrator (V.O.): Another way is adding by 6's. Six plus six equals twelve too!
**Visuals show adding by 6's: 6 + 6 = 12**
Narrator (V.O.): Lastly, multiplication by 6's reveals that two sets of six equal twelve.
**Visuals show 2 x 6 = 12**
Narrator (V.O.): Thus, we conclude that twelve scouts will be attending.
[Scene transitions to skip counting by 6's]
Narrator (V.O.): Here's a neat trick: multiplication by 6's is just like skip counting by 6's.
**Visuals show skip counting by 6's: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60**
Narrator (V.O.): You're doing great! You've got the hang of multiplying by 6's.
[Scene transitions to multiplication by 7's]
Narrator (V.O.): Next, we journey into the world of multiplication by 7's.
**Narrator points to the multiplication table for 7s**
Narrator (V.O.): Imagine second-grade students divided into groups of 7. We have a captivating
problem to solve.
**Visuals show groups of students: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7**
Narrator (V.O.): To discover the total, we have various strategies.
Narrator (V.O.): We can add: three plus three plus three... until we reach twenty-one!
**Visuals show adding by 7's: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 21**
Narrator (V.O.): Or, we can use multiplication: seven groups of three equal twenty-one.
**Visuals show 7 x 3 = 21**
Narrator (V.O.): Both routes lead us to the same conclusion: twenty-one students.
[Scene transitions to skip counting by 7's]
Narrator (V.O.): Here's another trick: multiplication by 7's is just like skip counting by 7's.
**Visuals show skip counting by 7's: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70**
Narrator (V.O.): Amazing! You've unlocked the secrets of multiplying by 6's and 7's, and even
mastered skip counting along the way.
Discussion Lesson 6:
[Scene: An animated educational setting with baskets of mangoes and chicken coops.]

Narrator (V.O.): Hi, young learners! Today, we're diving into the realm of multiplication by 8's
and 9's. Join us for a fun and exciting journey of discovery!

**Narrator points to the multiplication table for 8s**

Narrator (V.O.): Our journey begins with multiplying by 8's. Let's tackle a problem together.

Narrator (V.O.): Imagine baskets filled with 8 juicy mangoes each. Our task is to find out how
many mangoes reside in 4 baskets.

**Visuals show mango-filled baskets: 1, 2, 3, 4**

Narrator (V.O.): To uncover the answer, let's explore a few paths.

Narrator (V.O.): We can add: eight plus eight plus eight plus eight equals thirty-two.

**Visuals show adding by 8's: 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32**

Narrator (V.O.): Another approach is multiplication: 8 times 4 equals 32.

**Visuals show 8 x 4 = 32**

Narrator (V.O.): Thus, we conclude that there are 32 mangoes in 4 baskets.

[Scene transitions to skip counting by 8's]

Narrator (V.O.): Here's a neat secret: multiplying by 8's is just like skip counting by 8's.

**Visuals show skip counting by 8's: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80**

Narrator (V.O.): Wonderful! You're becoming an expert in multiplying by 8's.

[Scene transitions to multiplication by 9's]

Narrator (V.O.): Now, let's explore multiplication by 9's.

**Narrator points to the multiplication table for 9s**

Narrator (V.O.): Imagine Dexter's pet chicken, a prolific egg-layer, producing 9 eggs a day. Our
challenge is to unveil the daily egg bounty if Dexter has 4 chickens.

**Visuals show chicken coops: 1, 2, 3, 4**

Narrator (V.O.): To unravel the answer, let's follow a similar trail.

Narrator (V.O.): We can add: nine plus nine plus nine plus nine equals thirty-six.

**Visuals show adding by 9's: 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 36**

Narrator (V.O.): Alternatively, multiplication unveils the truth: 9 times 4 equals 36.

**Visuals show 9 x 4 = 36**

Narrator (V.O.): Both methods lead us to the same destination: 36 eggs.

[Scene transitions to skip counting by 9's]

Narrator (V.O.): Guess what? Multiplying by 9's is similar to skip counting by 9's.

**Visuals show skip counting by 9's: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90**

Narrator (V.O.): Fantastic! You've mastered the art of multiplying by 8's and 9's, and even
conquered skip counting.

[The scene gently fades, leaving a sense of accomplishment and eagerness to explore further.]

Discussion Lesson 7
[Scene: A colorful and engaging animated classroom setting.]

Narrator (V.O.): Welcome, curious learners! Today, we're diving into two exciting topics:
multiplying by 10s and mastering word problems. Get ready for a fun-filled lesson!

**Narrator points to the multiplication table for 10s**

Narrator (V.O.): Let's begin with multiplying by 10s. It's like magic for numbers!

[Animated visuals illustrate multiplying by 10s]

Narrator (V.O.): When we multiply any number by 10, it becomes ten times bigger! It's super
simple!

**Visuals show examples: 2 x 10 = 20, 5 x 10 = 50, 8 x 10 = 80**

Narrator (V.O.): Multiplying by 10 just adds a zero to the end of the number. Voila!
[Scene transitions to word problems]

Narrator (V.O.): Now, let's tackle word problems together. We'll unlock the secret to solving and
analyzing them step by step.

[Animated visuals depict a word problem: "Jenna has 5 baskets. Each basket has 10 apples. How
many apples does Jenna have?"]

Narrator (V.O.): First, we read the problem carefully. Jenna has 5 baskets, and each basket has 10
apples.

[Visuals show baskets and apples: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Narrator (V.O.): Next, we identify the numbers we need: 5 and 10.

[Animated visuals highlight the numbers 5 and 10]

Narrator (V.O.): Now, let's think about what the problem is asking. We want to find out how
many apples Jenna has in total.

[Visuals show a thought bubble with "Total Apples?" and arrows pointing to the apples]

Narrator (V.O.): To solve this, we use our multiplication skills. We know that each basket has 10
apples, and Jenna has 5 baskets.

[Visuals show multiplication steps: 5 x 10 = 50]

Narrator (V.O.): Jenna has 50 apples in all!

[Scene transitions to analyzing the solution]

Narrator (V.O.): But our journey doesn't stop there. We also want to understand the answer we
found.

[Visuals show a magnifying glass zooming in on the solution: 5 x 10 = 50]

Narrator (V.O.): We multiplied 5 by 10 to find the total number of apples. This means Jenna has
5 groups of 10 apples each.

[Visuals show groups of apples: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50]

Narrator (V.O.): So, multiplying helps us solve problems and understand the situation better!

[The scene transitions back to the classroom.]

Narrator (V.O.): Congratulations, young problem solvers! You've learned how to multiply by 10s
and solve word problems like a pro.

Narrator (V.O.): Keep exploring, keep learning, and remember: Math is an adventure waiting to
be explored!

[The scene gently fades, leaving a sense of accomplishment and excitement to tackle more math
challenges.]