Explain what each factor represents in a multiplication story
I can explain what each factor represents in a multiplication story.
Explain what each factor represents in a multiplication story
I can explain what each factor represents in a multiplication story.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In a multiplication, one factor represents the group size.
- In a multiplication, one factor represents the number of groups.
- Identify the group size and the number of groups in the multiplication story.
Keywords
Factor - A factor is a number which exactly divides another whole number.
Commutative - Multiplication is commutative. This means the order of the factors can be changed without changing the calculation or product.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to identify the factors from the word problems.
Model clearly how to identify key phrases and words which will identify the operation and equation required for word problems. Pupils may benefit by highlighting which number shows the number of group size and which shows the number of groups.
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