Understanding Multiplication and Division

What is multiplication often compared to?

• Repeated subtraction

• Repeated addition

• Finding the inverse

• Sharing equally

In the example 3 times 4 equals 12, what does the number 12 represent?

• The number of times to subtract

• The total number of items

• The number of items in each group

• The number of groups

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

How many dots are in each group when 15 dots are divided equally among 3 groups?

• 3

• 5

• 15

• 45

What is the result of multiplying 5 by 3?

• 8

• 15

• 5

• 10