Represent multiplication equations in different ways
I can represent multiplication equations in different ways.
Represent multiplication equations in different ways
I can represent multiplication equations in different ways.
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Key learning points
- The same multiplication can be represented in two different ways.
- If you have 5 groups of 2 you have 2 five times so 5 x 2 = 2 x 5
- Factor pairs can be written in any order.
- You can say that multiplication is commutative.
Keywords
Commutative - An operation is commutative if the values it is operating on can be written in either order without changing the calculation.
Factor pairs - A set of two factors, which, when multiplied together, give a particular product.
Common misconception
Pupils may confuse the number of groups and group size.
Continue to use the number stems and arrays to highlight the relationship between the factors and products.
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