Understanding Multiplication – Keeping Skills Sharp

63 Activity Pages. PDF, JPG and PNG file formats. Year 1,2 and Remediation 

Understanding multiplication is a crucial milestone in a young child’s mathematical development. To make this concept more accessible, educators and parents can employ a variety of strategies that cater to different learning styles. This resource covers the following strateges:

• Pictorial Representation – Groups/sets of, Repetitive Addition, Multiplication symbol.
• Skip Counting in equal increments using the number line, 100 square, groups/sets of.
• Arrays – Visual grids that represent multiplication problems – Rows and columns.
• Problem Solving – Children to solve Mandy’s problems to complete her Shopping List for her birthday party. 
• Vocabulary – Children to familiarise themselves with the words associated with Multiplication.
• Fact Families – Covering the 2, 3, 5 and 10 Times Tables.

By incorporating these varied strategies, children can develop a robust understanding of multiplication, laying a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.