When should the Doubling Icon be utilized?

The Doubling Icon is utilized to illustrate the concept of multiplying by two. This visual tool helps students understand that doubling a number means taking that number and adding it to itself. For example, if a student has the number 4, using the Doubling Icon visually reinforces that double 4 is 4 + 4, equating to 8. This approach makes the concept of multiplication by two more tangible for learners, especially when they can physically see the process represented. It is particularly effective in helping students grasp the idea that multiplication can be viewed as a form of repeated addition.