Write multiplication sentences for number lines

key notes :

What is a number line?

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals.

It helps us count, add, subtract, and multiply. ➕➖✖️

Multiplication on a number line:

Multiplication is repeated addition.

Example: 3×43 \times 43×4 means 3 jumps of 4 each on the number line. 🐾🐾🐾🐾

How to draw jumps on a number line:

• Start at 0.Make jumps of the number being multiplied.Count how many jumps you make (the other number in the multiplication).

Example: 5×2

Start at 0 → jump 2 → jump 2 → jump 2 → jump 2 → jump 2 ✅

Multiplication sentence: 5 × 2 = 10 🎉

Tips to remember:

Each jump = one group of the number.

The last number you land on = the answer (product). 🏁

Multiplication is faster than adding the same number many times. ⏩

Practice examples:

4×34 → start at 0, jump 3 four times → answer = 12 ✅

6×2 → start at 0, jump 2 six times → answer = 12 ✅

3×5 → start at 0, jump 5 three times → answer = 15 ✅

Fun tip:

Draw small arrows for jumps and write the numbers on the number line. ✏️🖍️

Use colors: red for jumps, blue for numbers, green for answer 🌈

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