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# Method B - Each by Each

CPD: A Compendium of Mathematical Methods (By Jo Morgan), topic 3.1.2

## Tips for Keeping Track of Expansions

Some teachers tell pupils to draw arcs or arrows as they multiply in order to keep track of their steps. Variations seen in the classroom include...

### The ‘crab claw’

[GIF: The ‘crab claw’](https://media.giphy.com/media/v0VvNLK6qnT8c/giphy.mp4)

### The 'bird'

[GIF: The 'bird'](https://media.giphy.com/media/B81XkL3dtnWTe/giphy.mp4)

### The ‘smiley face’

[GIF: The ‘smiley face’](https://media.giphy.com/media/xTiN0E03sgnvms9Uli/giphy.mp4)

### The ‘rainbow’

[GIF: The ‘rainbow’](https://media.giphy.com/media/QtWflWpaB6vL2/giphy.mp4)

### The 'cat' face

[GIF: The 'cat' face](https://media.giphy.com/media/d1USMTfNFsvrG/giphy.mp4)

## Test yourself on Method B - Each by Each

- What does FOIL stand for?

[Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/d0e67498-99c8-47d2-ada7-cd629abed70c/section/6a53c45e-9571-44a8-a5d7-9f1e2d0a9277/session)

- Previous topic: [3.1.1 Method A - Grid Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/3-1-1-method-a-grid-method.md)
- Next topic: [3.1.3 Method C - Distributive Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/3-1-3-method-c-distributive-law.md)

## CPD: A Compendium of Mathematical Methods (By Jo Morgan) contents

### 1 Course Overview
- 1.1 Course Structure & Commonly Asked Questions
  - [1.1.1 Introduction to the Course & Common Questions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/1-1-1-introduction-to-the-course-and-common-questions.md)

### 2 Subtraction: KS2/3
- 2.1 Subtraction Methods
  - [2.1.1 Method A - Decomposition Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-1-method-a-decomposition-method.md)
  - [2.1.2 Method B - Equal Addition Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-2-method-b-equal-addition-method.md)
  - [2.1.3 Method C - Expanded Form Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-3-method-c-expanded-form-method.md)
  - [2.1.4 Method D - Partitioning Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-4-method-d-partitioning-method.md)
  - [2.1.5 Method E - Counting-Up Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-5-method-e-counting-up-method.md)
  - [2.1.6 Method F - Constant Difference Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-6-method-f-constant-difference-method.md)
  - [2.1.7 Method G - Partial Differences Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-7-method-g-partial-differences-method.md)
  - [2.1.8 Method H - Complementary Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-8-method-h-complementary-method.md)
  - [2.1.9 Method I - Nines Complement Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/2-1-9-method-i-nines-complement-method.md)

### 3 Expanding Double Brackets: KS3/4
- 3.1 Expansion Methods
  - [3.1.1 Method A - Grid Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/3-1-1-method-a-grid-method.md)
  - [3.1.2 Method B - Each by Each](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/3-1-2-method-b-each-by-each.md)
  - [3.1.3 Method C - Distributive Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/3-1-3-method-c-distributive-law.md)
  - [3.1.4 Method D - Inspection](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/3-1-4-method-d-inspection.md)
  - [3.1.5 Method E - Column Method](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/3-1-5-method-e-column-method.md)
  - [3.1.6 Method F - Vertical & Crosswise](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-a-compendium-of-mathematical-methods-seneca-certified/3-1-6-method-f-vertical-and-crosswise.md)