Multiplication facts up to 10: select the missing factors

What are Multiplication Facts? ๐Ÿค”

Multiplication facts are the answers to multiplying numbers from 1 to 10.

Example:

  • 3ร—4=12 โœ…
  • 7ร—5=35 โœ…

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 โœ…

How to Find Missing Factors ๐Ÿ”

Step 1: Look at the Total

Identify the product (the answer).

  • Example: ?ร—5=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 โœ…

Step 3: Check Your Answer

Multiply your answer by the known factor to see if it equals the product.

  • 6 ร— 5 = 30 โœ…

Practice Tricks โœจ

Remember multiplication tables from 1 to 10.

Use patterns:

  • Multiplying by 1 โ†’ same number โœ‹
  • Multiplying by 10 โ†’ add 0 at the end ๐Ÿ”Ÿ
  • Doubles: 2 ร— 4 = 8 , 2 ร— 5 = 10

Examples of Selecting Missing Factors ๐Ÿ“

  1. ? ร— 7 = 42 โ†’ 6
  2. 8 ร— ? = 64 โ†’ 8
  3. ? ร— 9 = 27 โ†’ 3
  4. 5 ร— ? = 35 โ†’ 7

Fun Emoji Game to Remember ๐ŸŽฏ

  • ๐ŸŽ 2 ร— ? = 10 โ†’ ? = 5 ๐ŸŽ
  • ๐Ÿถ ? ร— 3 = 12 โ†’ ? = 4 ๐Ÿถ
  • ๐ŸŒŸ 7 ร— ? = 21 โ†’ ? = 3 ๐ŸŒŸ

Tips for Students ๐Ÿ’ก

  • 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! ๐ŸŽฒ๐ŸŽจ

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