Exploring the Basics of Multiplication

The video tutorial introduces the concept of multiplication as repeated addition using examples with fish bowls, bird houses, and ladybugs. It explains how to write multiplication sentences and describes the terms multiplicand, multiplier, and product. The tutorial also covers different ways to write multiplication, such as horizontal and vertical formats, and provides practical examples to reinforce understanding.

How many fish are there in total if each of four bowls contains two fish?

• 8 fish

• 6 fish

• 4 fish

• 10 fish

What operation represents adding the same number multiple times?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

How is '4 multiplied by 2' written using the multiplication symbol?

• 4 - 2

• 4 / 2

• 4 + 2

• 4 x 2

If there are three bird houses with five birds in each, how many birds are there in total?

• 15 birds

• 13 birds

• 8 birds

• 10 birds

What is the product of 3 multiplied by 5?

• 8

• 15

• 10

• 18

What term is used for the number that is multiplied by another number?

• Sum

• Multiplier

• Product

• Multiplicand

In the multiplication sentence '2 x 5 = 10', what is 10 referred to as?

• Sum

• Product

• Multiplicand

• Multiplier

Which of the following is an example of vertical multiplication?

• None of the above

• 2 + 5 = 10

• 2 x 5 = 10 written one number above the other

• 2 x 5 = 10 written side by side

How many ladybugs are there in total if there are 5 ladybugs on each of the two leaves?

• 15 ladybugs

• 5 ladybugs

• 10 ladybugs

• 20 ladybugs

What is the correct way to express multiplication in a sentence?

• 2 divided by 5 is 10

• 2 added by 5 is 10

• 2 minus 5 is 10

• 2 multiplied by 5 is 10