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Helpful Hints for Multiplication

Multiplication Hints

Repeated Addition One way to learn multiplication is to use a method known as repeated addition.

4+4+4+4+4=20 4x5=20

3+3+3=9 3x3=9


Skip Counting One way to learn multiplication is to skip

count by the same amount each time.

2x6=? 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 2x6=12

3x5=? 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 3x5=15




Practice the Facts A great tip for understanding multiplication is

to simply practice and memorize the facts.

7 x 5= 35


Number Line One way to learn multiplication is to

use a number line and then skip count.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

4 x 4=?

6 x 8= 48 3 x 6= 18

9 x 8= 72




Practice the Facts A great tip for understanding multiplication is

to simply practice and memorize the facts.

7 x 5= 35


Number Line One way to learn multiplication is to

use a number line and then skip count.

2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

4 x 4=?

6 x 8= 48 3 x 6= 18

9 x 8= 72




Manipulatives One way to help understand multiplication is through the use of objects (or manipulatives).


Multiplication Chart As a last resort, you can always refer to a multiplication chart.

3 x 4=? Three times six can be

read as 3 groups of 4.

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