Finding Multiplication Patterns with a Multiplication Chart

This lesson teaches how to find multiplication patterns using a chart. It covers the multiplication table, commutative and identity properties, and explores patterns in multiples of 5. The lesson also examines the results of multiplying odd and even factors, highlighting that odd times odd yields an odd product, while odd times even and even times even yield even products.

What are the factors and product in the equation 4 times 3?

Explain the commutative property of multiplication.

What does the identity property of multiplication state?

Describe the pattern observed when multiplying an odd factor by an odd factor.

What can you conclude about the product of two even factors?