A product is the result of two or more numbers multiplied together.

An equation is used to show that one number or calculation is equal to another. Multiplication equations use × and = symbols.

A factor is a number which exactly divides another whole number.

Identify and explain each part of a multiplication equation

Maths

In this unit pupils will describe how objects are grouped and will represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication. In the future unit pupils will represent the 2x and 10x table in different ways using 2x/10x table to solve problems. They will explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of 2/10 and that factor pairs can be written in any order.

In the prior unit pupils extended their counting to counting the decade numbers and made representations using a variety of different manipulatives. In this unit pupils will describe how objects are grouped and will represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication.

Grouping objects in different ways and relating to multiplication

Here is 1 group of 4 ripe oranges. Select the correct multiplication expression which represents this.

Here are 2 groups of 5 ripe oranges. Select the correct multiplication equation which represents this.

There are 3 groups of 8 oranges. In this example, what does the 3 represent?

What does the 5 represent in the bar model?

Use skip counting to find the product of 6 × 10 = {{ }}

5 × 3 = 15   Match the numbers with the correct label for them in this equation.

Look at the image. Before, there were four groups of two desserts. After the party, there are four groups of ___ desserts.

Look at the image. Before, there were three groups of five milkshakes. After the party, there are three groups of ___ milkshake.

Look at the representation below. There are 6 empty plates. Select the correct multiplication expression for this.

Look at the representation below. Each vase has 1 flower. Select the correct multiplication expression for this.

Match the multiplication expressions to the addition expression.

Match the multiplication expressions to the correct groupings.

Starter Quiz