Multiply or Divide?

Front

What does multiplication mean?

Back

Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

Front

What does division mean?

Back

Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

Front

What is the multiplication sentence for 8 groups of 2?

Back

8 x 2 = 16.

Front

What is the division sentence for 16 divided into 4 equal groups?

Back

16 ÷ 4 = 4.

Front

What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

Back

Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 4 x 3 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

Front

How do you know when to multiply?

Back

You multiply when you are combining equal groups or finding the total of repeated addition.

Front

How do you know when to divide?

Back

You divide when you are splitting something into equal parts or finding out how many times one number fits into another.

Front

What is a factor in multiplication?

Back

A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

Front

What is a quotient in division?

Back

A quotient is the result of a division problem. For example, in 12 ÷ 3 = 4, 4 is the quotient.

Front

What is a product in multiplication?

Back

A product is the result of a multiplication problem. For example, in 5 x 6 = 30, 30 is the product.