Multiplying by Drawing Pictures in Groups

This video tutorial teaches multiplication by using drawings to represent groups. It covers key concepts such as factors, products, and the commutative property of multiplication. The tutorial includes examples like multiplying 6 * 5 and 4 * 8 using pictures, and addresses common misunderstandings. A practical example involving counting fish caught over several days is used to reinforce the concept.

What are the two numbers that are multiplied together called?

Explain the commutative property of multiplication using an example.

How can you represent the multiplication problem 4 * 8 using drawings?

Describe how you can count objects in groups to find the product of a multiplication problem.

If Jack caught 2 fish each day for 4 days, how many fish did he catch in total?