What Are Multiplication Facts?
Multiplication is like fast adding!
When you know your multiplication facts, you can solve problems much faster. These are the basic multiplication problems where both numbers are 12 or less. For example, 7 × 8 = 56 is a multiplication fact you'll want to remember!
How to Learn Multiplication Facts
1️⃣ Understand that 4 × 3 means 4 groups of 3
2️⃣ Practice with arrays and repeated addition
3️⃣ Memorize the facts through fun games and songs
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Array Adventure
Let's visualize 5 × 4 using an array of stars:
Count all the stars: ?
That's right! 5 rows × 4 stars = 20 stars total!
Example 2: Fact Family Fun
Complete the fact family for these numbers:
6, 7, 42
× = 42
× = 42
42 ÷ = 6
42 ÷ = 7
× = 42
42 ÷ = 6
42 ÷ = 7
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it musical: Sing multiplication facts to familiar tunes to help memorization.
- Real-world practice: Point out multiplication in daily life ("If we buy 3 packs of 4 juice boxes, how many will we have?").
- Flashcard games: Turn fact practice into a game with timed challenges or family competitions.