How many times can you multiply a number by itself?
Multiplication is the process of adding a number multiple times. Multiplication can be done in many ways: manually counting, using a calculator, or memorizing multiplication tables. Understanding multiplication is important for all ages.
Multiplying by 2,3,4,5,6
Factors: Two numbers that are multiplied together. Product: The answer to a multiplication problem. Multiplication Table: A chart that shows the product of two numbers.
Concepts:
The world record for multiplying two 8-digit numbers is 13.3 seconds! The largest known multiplication of two integers has more than 400 digits! Multiplying by 3 is the same as adding a number to itself twice!
Fun facts:
Work together in pairs: What is 5 times 4?
Work together in pairs: What is 8 x 6?
Brain break: Draw a picture of a spaceship made out of carrots!