Multiplication facts up to 10: select the missing factors
Key notes :-
What are Multiplication Facts? ๐ค
Multiplication facts are the answers to multiplying numbers from 1 to 10.
Example:
- 3ร4=12 โ
- 7ร5=35 โ
What Are Missing Factors? โ
Sometimes a multiplication problem has a missing number.
Example:
- ? ร 4 = 24
- Here, the missing factor is 6, because 6 ร 4 = 24 โ
How to Find Missing Factors ๐
Step 1: Look at the Total
Identify the product (the answer).
- Example: ?ร5=30 โ Product is 30
Step 2: Divide the Product by the Known Factor
Use division to find the missing factor.
- 30 รท 5 = 6 โ
Step 3: Check Your Answer
Multiply your answer by the known factor to see if it equals the product.
- 6 ร 5 = 30 โ
Practice Tricks โจ
Remember multiplication tables from 1 to 10.
Use patterns:
- Multiplying by 1 โ same number โ
- Multiplying by 10 โ add 0 at the end ๐
- Doubles: 2 ร 4 = 8 , 2 ร 5 = 10
Examples of Selecting Missing Factors ๐
- ? ร 7 = 42 โ 6
- 8 ร ? = 64 โ 8
- ? ร 9 = 27 โ 3
- 5 ร ? = 35 โ 7
Fun Emoji Game to Remember ๐ฏ
- ๐ 2 ร ? = 10 โ ? = 5 ๐
- ๐ถ ? ร 3 = 12 โ ? = 4 ๐ถ
- ๐ 7 ร ? = 21 โ ? = 3 ๐
Tips for Students ๐ก
- Memorize tables up to 10.
- Use division to find missing factors.
- Practice daily with small quizzes.
- Turn it into a fun game with emojis and objects! ๐ฒ๐จ
Learn with an example
Choose two numbers from the box to complete the multiplication number sentence.
[ 3 , 4 , 8 , 9 ]
___ ร ___ = 27
solution:
Look for numbers in the box that are factors of 27.
3 is a factor of 27. What number can you multiply by 3 to get 27?
3 ร 9 = 27
9 is in the box.
The multiplication number sentence is 3 ร 9 = 27.
Choose two numbers from the box to complete the multiplication number sentence.
[ 2 , 6 , 7 , 9 ]
____ร ___ = 14
solution:
Look for numbers in the box that are factors of 14.
2 is a factor of 14. What number can you multiply by 2 to get 14?
2 ร 7 = 14
7 is in the box.
The multiplication number sentence is 2 ร 7 = 14.
Choose two numbers from the box to complete the multiplication number sentence.
[ 2 , 3 , 4 , 9 ]
___ร___ = 27
solution:
Look for numbers in the box that are factors of 27.
3 is a factor of 27. What number can you multiply by 3 to get 27?
3 ร 9 = 27
9 is in the box.
The multiplication number sentence is 3 ร 9 = 27.
Let’s try some problems! โ๏ธ

