Introducing Multiplication
Introducing Multiplication
• Example:
• 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 is the same as 3 × 3 = 9.
Parts of a Multiplication Sentence
• 1. Multiplier: How many groups?
• 2. Multiplicand: How many in each group?
• 3. Product: The total!
• Example:
• 3 × 4 = 12
• - 3: Number of groups
• - 4: Number in each group
• - 12: Total number
Why Do We Use Multiplication?
• - It’s quicker than adding the same number
many times.
• - Useful in everyday life, like counting candies,
toys, or chairs!
Let’s Try It Together!
• Activity:
• - Look at the groups below. Write a
multiplication sentence!
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• Answer: 3 groups of 3 apples = 3 × 3 = 9
Multiplication Table (1-5)
• - Display the multiplication table for numbers
1 to 5.
• - Keep it colorful and add images of groups for
some examples.
Practice Makes Perfect!
• Solve these:
• 1. 2 × 4 = ___
• 2. 5 × 3 = ___
• 3. 4 × 1 = ___
Conclusion
• - Multiplication is repeated addition.
• - It makes counting faster and easier!
• - Practice every day to get better.