Identify and explain each part of a multiplication equation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and explain each part of a multiplication equation.
Key learning points
- The number of groups is called a factor in a multiplication equation.
- The group size is also called a factor in a multiplication.
- The number of objects overall is called the product of the multiplication.
Keywords
Product - A product is the result of two or more numbers multiplied together.
Multiplication equation - An equation is used to show that one number or calculation is equal to another. Multiplication equations use × and = symbols.
Factor - A factor is a number which exactly divides another whole number.
Common misconception
Children may confuse the terminology of factor and product and therefore be inaccurate when describing equations.
Take time to clearly model use of terminology and ask questions such as: 'What does the 3 represent?' 'What does the 5 represent?' 'What does the 15 represent?' Continue to explicitly use key terms such as factor and products within explanation.
Teacher tip
This lesson is about multiplication equations. Children will learn about what the product is and how to calculate this. Provide lots of opportunities for pupils to explain what the different parts of a multiplication equation represent. Continue to skip count in 2s 5s and 10s to find the product.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at the image. Before, there were four groups of two desserts. After the party, there are four groups of ___ desserts.
Q2.Look at the image. Before, there were three groups of five milkshakes. After the party, there are three groups of ___ milkshake.
Q3.Look at the representation below. There are 6 empty plates. Select the correct multiplication expression for this.
Q4.Look at the representation below. Each vase has 1 flower. Select the correct multiplication expression for this.
Q5.Match the multiplication expressions to the addition expression.
3 × 1
4 × 0
2 × 1
3 × 0
4 × 1
Q6.Match the multiplication expressions to the correct groupings.
10 groups of 0
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1
0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0
10 groups of 1
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Here is 1 group of 4 ripe oranges. Select the correct multiplication expression which represents this.
Q2.Here are 2 groups of 5 ripe oranges. Select the correct multiplication equation which represents this.
Q3.There are 3 groups of 8 oranges. In this example, what does the 3 represent?
Q4.What does the 5 represent in the bar model?
Q5.Use skip counting to find the product of 6 × 10 =
Q6.5 × 3 = 15 Match the numbers with the correct label for them in this equation.
factor
factor
product
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