Multiplication

We learned about the concepts of multiplication. The connecting idea of repeated addition to multiplication was made for the pupils in this hands on activity .

2 + 2 + 2 + 2+ 2+ 2 = 6 groups of 2
                                = 6 x 2

Pupils also need to know teh different between 5 x 4 and 4 x 5 .

I used the acronym GET to help them in crafting their multiplication equation :

GROUP x No. of items in EACH group = TOTAL  

A pupil in the class used the link cubes to represent the multiplication  equation this way. After a chat with him. the concept of groupings and number of items was reinforced and he showed the groupings concept again below his whiteboard . 

Pupils were taught the difference of 5 x 4 and 4 x 5 in the class.