Multiplication Flashcards
1
Q
The order of teaching
A
- making equal groups with concreate apparatus
- pictorial representation of groups where learners circle pictures
- using arrays
- number lines
For each of these, learners should write repeated addition number sentences. Learners should also identify ____ groups of ____.
2
Q
Multiplicative thinking
A
involves recognising and working with relationships between numbers
3
Q
Commutative property of multiplication
A
The order of the two numbers/factors does not affect the answer/product.
4
Q
What methods help model the commutative property?
A
- arrays
- number lines
5
Q
The identity element property
A
1 multiplied by any other number will always have an answer of the other number multiplied.
i.e. 1 x a = a
6
Q
The property of multiplying by zero
A
Any number multiplied by 0 will always have an answer of 0.
