Multiplication sentences up to 10: true or false?

1️⃣ What is a Multiplication Sentence?

A multiplication sentence shows how many groups of a number we have.

Example:

  • 3 Γ— 4 = 12 βœ… (3 groups of 4 = 12)

Emoji version: 🟒🟒🟒 + 🟒🟒🟒 + 🟒🟒🟒 + 🟒🟒🟒 = 12 🟒


2️⃣ How to Check if a Multiplication Sentence is True βœ… or False ❌

  1. Count the groups.
  2. Multiply the number in each group by the number of groups.
  3. Compare with the answer in the sentence.
  4. If it matches β†’ True βœ…
  5. If it doesn’t match β†’ False ❌

Example:

5 Γ— 2 = 12 ❌

  • 5 groups of 2 = 10, not 12 β†’ ❌ False

2 Γ— 6 = 12 βœ…

  • 2 groups of 6 = 12 β†’ βœ… True

3️⃣ Multiplication Facts Up to 10 ✨

Always remember your times tables 1–10!

Example facts:

  • 3 Γ— 3 = 9
  • 4 Γ— 2 = 8
  • 7 Γ— 1 = 7

These help quickly check if a sentence is true or false.


4️⃣ Quick Tips πŸ’‘

  • Swap numbers: 3 Γ— 4 = 4 Γ— 3 βœ… (Commutative property)
  • Use repeated addition: 3 Γ— 4 = 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 βœ…
  • Draw pictures: Groups of objects help check answers visually 🟒🟒🟒

5️⃣ Practice Examples 🎯

  • 2 Γ— 5 = 10 βœ… True
  • 6 Γ— 3 = 20 ❌ False
  • 4 Γ— 4 = 16 βœ… True
  • 7 Γ— 2 = 12 ❌ False
  • 1 Γ— 9 = 9 βœ… True

Learn with an example