Mathematics - Term 4 - Week 8

Multiplication is a way of adding the same number multiple times. For example, 3 multiplied by 2 (3 x 2) means we add 3 two times: 3 + 3 = 6. Division, on the other hand, is about sharing or grouping. For instance, if we have 6 apples and we want to share them equally among 2 friends, we divide 6 by 2 (6 ÷ 2), which gives us 3 apples each. Understanding these concepts helps us solve real-life problems.

Let's look at the problem 4 x 3. We can visualize this by drawing 4 groups of 3 dots: ••• ••• ••• •••. When we count all the dots, we find there are 12 dots in total. Therefore, 4 x 3 = 12. This shows how multiplication combines groups of equal size.

Now, consider the problem 12 ÷ 4. We can think of this as sharing 12 candies among 4 friends. If we distribute the candies equally, each friend gets 3 candies. Thus, 12 ÷ 4 = 3. This illustrates how division breaks a total into equal parts.

Let's practice together! Solve the following multiplication problem: 5 x 2. Think of it as 5 groups of 2. How many do we have in total? (Students will respond, and the teacher will guide them to count the groups.) The answer is 10. Now, let's try another one: 6 x 3. How can we visualize this? (Encourage students to draw or use counters.)

Now it's your turn! Solve these division problems on your own: 15 ÷ 3 and 20 ÷ 5. Show your working clearly. For the first problem, think about how many groups of 3 can fit into 15. For the second, how many times does 5 go into 20? Remember to check your answers and see if they make sense!

• 7
• 12
• 10
• 15

Answer: 12

3 groups of 4 equals 12.

• 5
• 4
• 3
• 6

Answer: 4

20 divided by 5 equals 4.

Answer: 4

8 divided by 2 equals 4.

Answer: 3

3 fits into 9 three times.

• 14
• 12
• 10
• 16

Answer: 14

7 groups of 2 equals 14.

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Answer: 3

18 divided by 6 equals 3.

Answer: 25

5 groups of 5 equals 25.

Answer: 4

16 divided by 4 equals 4.