Mastering Multiplication Comparisons in Grade 4 Math

This video tutorial covers multiplication comparisons, demonstrating how to use multiplication to compare quantities. It explains the commutative property using examples like 6 * 3 and 3 * 6, and applies these concepts to solve problems involving jelly beans and video games. The tutorial emphasizes understanding multiplication equations and solving problems with different wordings.

What does the commutative property of multiplication state?

• You can add numbers in any order and get the same sum.

• You can divide numbers in any order and get the same quotient.

• You can multiply numbers in any order and get the same product.

• You can subtract numbers in any order and get the same difference.

If Tala has 12 jelly beans, which is four times more than Emma, how many jelly beans does Emma have?

• 2

• 6

• 3

• 4

21 is 7 times as many as which number?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

24 is six times as many as which number?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

16 is 2 times as many as which number?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

3 times as many as 7 is equal to what number?

• 18

• 19

• 21

• 20

5 times as many as 8 is equal to what number?

• 40

• 35

• 30

• 45

9 times as many as 3 is equal to what number?

• 26

• 27

• 25

• 24

Lucas has 32 video games, and Carter has 8. How many times more games does Lucas have compared to Carter?

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 3 times

• 2 times

If 8 times a number equals 32, what is the number?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5