Helpful Hints for
Multiplication
Multiplication Hints
Repeated Addition
One way to learn multiplication is to use
a method known as repeated addition.
4+4+4+4+4=20
4x5=20
3+3+3=9
3x3=9
Multiplication Hints
Skip Counting
One way to learn multiplication is to skip
count by the same amount each time.
2x6=?
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
2x6=12
3x5=?
3, 6, 9, 12, 15
3x5=15
2014 Wise Guys www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wise-Guys
Helpful Hints for
Multiplication
Multiplication Hints
Repeated Addition
One way to learn multiplication is to use
a method known as repeated addition.
4+4+4+4+4=20
4x5=20
3+3+3=9
3x3=9
Multiplication Hints
Skip Counting
One way to learn multiplication is to skip
count by the same amount each time.
2x6=?
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
2x6=12
3x5=?
3, 6, 9, 12, 15
3x5=15
2014 Wise Guys www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wise-Guys
Helpful Hints for
Multiplication
Multiplication Hints
Practice the Facts
A great tip for understanding multiplication is
to simply practice and memorize the facts.
7 x 5= 35
3 x 6= 18
6 x 8= 48
9 x 8= 72
Multiplication Hints
Number Line
One way to learn multiplication is to
use a number line and then skip count.
4 x 4=?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2014 Wise Guys www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wise-Guys
Helpful Hints for
Multiplication
Multiplication Hints
Practice the Facts
A great tip for understanding multiplication is
to simply practice and memorize the facts.
7 x 5= 35
3 x 6= 18
6 x 8= 48
9 x 8= 72
Multiplication Hints
Number Line
One way to learn multiplication is to
use a number line and then skip count.
4 x 4=?
2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2014 Wise Guys www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wise-Guys
Helpful Hints for
Multiplication
Multiplication Hints
Manipulatives
One way to help understand multiplication is
through the use of objects (or manipulatives).
3 x 4=?
Three times six can be
read as 3 groups of 4.
Multiplication Hints
Multiplication Chart
As a last resort, you can always
refer to a multiplication chart.
2014 Wise Guys www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wise-Guys
Helpful Hints for
Multiplication
Multiplication Hints
Manipulatives
One way to help understand multiplication is
through the use of objects (or manipulatives).
3 x 4=?
Three times six can be
read as 3 groups of 4.
Multiplication Hints
Multiplication Chart
As a last resort, you can always
refer to a multiplication chart.
2014 Wise Guys www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wise-Guys
