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Math-U-See Gamma

Math-U-See Gamma teaches single- and multiple-digit multiplication. Students see multiplication modeled concretely with the blocks before moving to written work, building both fact fluency and conceptual understanding.

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What Math-U-See Gamma Covers

  • Single-digit multiplication facts
  • Multiple-digit multiplication and the distributive property
  • Commutative and associative properties
  • Area of rectangles and squares
  • Factors, prime, and composite numbers
  • Place value through the millions, rounding, and estimation
  • Measurement conversions

Math-U-See Gamma Table of Contents

Once students have mastered the concepts of addition and subtraction (covered in Alpha and Beta), they are ready for multiplication. Gamma teaches single-digit facts and multiple-digit multiplication skills.

30 lessons

  • Lesson 1·Rectangles, Factors, and Products

  • Lesson 2·Multiply by 1 and 0; Commutative Property

  • Lesson 3·Skip Count by 2, 5, and 10

  • Lesson 4·Multiply by 2; 1 Quart = 2 Pints

  • Lesson 5·Multiply by 10; 10¢ = 1 Dime

  • Lesson 6·Multiply by 5; 5¢ = 1 Nickel

  • Lesson 7·Area of a Rectangle and a Square

  • Lesson 8·Solve for an Unknown

  • Lesson 9·Skip Count by 9; Equivalent Fractions

  • Lesson 10·Multiply by 9

  • Lesson 11·Skip Count by 3

  • Lesson 12·Multiply by 3; 3 Feet = 1 Yard, 1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons

  • Lesson 13·Skip Count by 6; Equivalent Fractions

  • Lesson 14·Multiply by 6

  • Lesson 15·Skip Count by 4; 4 Quarts = 1 Gallon

  • Lesson 16·Multiply by 4; 4 Quarters = 1 Dollar

  • Lesson 17·Skip Count by 7; Multiples of 10

  • Lesson 18·Multiply by 7 and by Multiples of 100

  • Lesson 19·Skip Count by 8; 8 Pints = 1 Gallon

  • Lesson 20·Multiply by 8

  • Lesson 21·Multiple-Digit Multiplication; Place-Value Notation; Distributive Property

  • Lesson 22·Rounding to 10, 100, and 1,000; Estimation

  • Lesson 23·Double-Digit Times Double-Digit; Multiplication by 11

  • Lesson 24·Double-Digit with Regrouping; Associative Property; Mental Math

  • Lesson 25·Multiple-Digit Multiplication; Regrouping

  • Lesson 26·Finding Factors; 25¢ = 1 Quarter

  • Lesson 27·Place Value Through Millions; 16 Ounces = 1 Pound

  • Lesson 28·More Multiple-Digit Multiplication

  • Lesson 29·Prime and Composite Numbers; Multiply by 12

  • Lesson 30·5,280 Feet = 1 Mile; 2000 Pounds = 1 Ton

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Math-U-See levels don't map neatly to school grades, so the free placement test is the reliable way to confirm Gamma is the right fit — it only takes a few minutes, and it's more than okay if it points a level back.

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Books & Materials for Gamma

Nicole's video lessons follow the publisher's books, so you'll work from your own copy of the Gamma materials alongside the videos. Our textbooks page shows exactly what you'll need and where to buy each piece.

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Math-U-See Levels

AlphaBetaGammaDeltaEpsilonZetaPre-AlgebraAlgebra 1

Math-U-See Gamma — Common Questions

Math-U-See Gamma covers Single-digit multiplication facts, multiple-digit multiplication and the distributive property, commutative and associative properties, area of rectangles and squares, factors, prime, and composite numbers, place value through the millions, rounding, and estimation, and measurement conversions. Lessons build incrementally and review earlier skills so concepts stick over time.
Math-U-See Gamma is designed for students working at roughly a 3rd Grade level, but placement is based on mastered skills rather than age. The most reliable way to confirm the right starting point is to take the free placement test.
Most students complete Math-U-See Gamma in one school year at a pace of about four to five lessons per week. You can move faster or slower — the program is self-paced, so spend extra time on tougher topics and move quickly through ones your student already knows.
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