Understanding Multiplication Using Number Lines

What does the first factor in a multiplication problem represent when using a number line?

• The number of groups or jumps

• The number of arrows

• The final product

• The total number of pieces

In the example 3 * 4, how many pieces are in each group?

• 3

• 12

• 4

• 8

What is the product of 3 * 4 using a number line?

• 12

• 15

• 8

• 7

In the example 2 * 7, how many groups are there?

• 7

• 2

• 5

• 14

What is the product of 2 * 7 using a number line?

• 12

• 14

• 9

• 10

When given a multiplication problem, what does the second factor tell you?

• The total product

• The number of arrows

• The number of pieces in each group

• The number of groups

In the example 4 * 2, how many jumps are made on the number line?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the product of 4 * 2 using a number line?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

In the example 5 * 3, what is the final product?

• 15

• 12

• 18

• 10

How many pieces are in each group in the example 5 * 3?

• 3

• 7

• 2

• 5