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Egyptian Multiplication: doubling and adding

Egyptian Multiplication: doubling and adding

Interactive lesson on the ancient Egyptian doubling method (e.g. 23 × 14). Students build a doubling table, pick the rows that add up to the multiplier, and add the matching products. It shows the distributive property and links to binary place value. The lesson notes that it uses modern numerals, not hieratic script. Three difficulty levels, a challenge round and a printable PDF worksheet. Free, no sign-up....

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