Year 2
Year 2
Identifying that multiplication is commutative
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the commutative law of multiplication. We will also be describe arrays using the multiplication symbol.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Simple multiplication can be thought of as ______________ . Select the correct answer.
Addition
Subtraction
Q2.
2 + 2 + 2 =
2 + 3
8
Q3.
A tray can hold 2 rows of 5 pies. How many pies can fit in one tray?
15
5
3 Questions
Q1.
Which equation best describes the array?
3 + 5
5 - 3
Q2.
Multiplication is commutative.
Never
Sometimes
Q3.
Year 4’s book corner has five rows with two places in each. Year 5’s book corner has two rows with five places in each. Which book corner is bigger?
Year 4's book corner
Year 5's book corner