Multiplication and Division Review

Front

What is multiplication?

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 is division?

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 does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

Back

The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to add a number to itself a certain number of times.

Front

What is an array in multiplication?

Back

An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 4 rows of 5 objects each represent 4 x 5.

Front

How do you find the total number of items in an array?

Back

To find the total, multiply the number of rows by the number of items in each row.

Front

What is the product in multiplication?

Back

The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

Front

What is a factor in multiplication?

Back

A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product.

Front

If Chloe has 8 shells in each box and 2 boxes, how many shells does she have?

Back

8 x 2 = 16 shells.

Front

What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

Back

Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know that 4 x 5 = 20, then you also know that 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

Front

What does it mean if a multiplication problem is true?

Back

It means that the multiplication statement correctly represents the total number of items.