Mathematics - Term 1 - Week 4

Multiplication is a way to add equal groups together. For example, 4 × 3 means we have 4 groups of 3. On the other hand, division is about splitting a number into equal parts. For instance, 12 ÷ 3 means we are dividing 12 into 3 equal groups. It's important to see how these two operations are connected: multiplication can help us find the total when we have groups, while division helps us find out how many groups we can make from a total.

Let's look at 5 × 6. We can visualize this by drawing 5 groups with 6 items in each group. If we count all the items, we find that 5 × 6 = 30. Now, let's consider a division example: 30 ÷ 6. This means we want to find out how many groups of 6 we can make from 30. By counting, we see that we can make 5 groups of 6, confirming that 30 ÷ 6 = 5.

Now, let's practice together. I will give you the multiplication problem 3 × 4. Draw 3 groups with 4 items in each. Count the total items and write down the answer. After that, let's do the division problem 12 ÷ 4. Use counters or draw to show how many groups of 4 can be made from 12. Share your answers with a partner and discuss how you arrived at your solutions.

Now it's your turn to solve some problems independently. Complete the following: 1) 7 × 5 = ? 2) 35 ÷ 7 = ? 3) Draw a model for 6 × 2 and write the answer. 4) If you have 24 candies and want to share them equally among 6 friends, how many candies does each friend get? Show your working clearly and be prepared to explain your thought process.

• 21
• 24
• 30
• 26

Answer: 24

8 groups of 3 equals 24.

• 2
• 4
• 5
• 10

Answer: 4

20 divided into 5 equal groups gives 4 in each group.

Answer: 54

9 multiplied by 6 equals 54.

Answer: 5

15 divided by 3 equals 5 groups.

• 4 + 7
• 4 - 7
• 4 × 7
• 4 ÷ 7

Answer: 4 × 7

4 groups of 7 is represented by multiplication.

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

Answer: 6

36 divided by 6 equals 6.

Answer: 6

30 divided by 5 equals 6 boxes.

Answer: 48

12 multiplied by 4 equals 48.