Multiplication facts up to 10: select the missing factors

Key notes :-

Multiplication Basics:

• Multiplication is repeated addition.
• It involves two factors: Multiplicand (the number being multiplied) and Multiplier (the number you multiply by).
• The result of multiplication is called the Product.

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Multiplication Table (Up to 10):

• The multiplication table is essential for mastering multiplication facts.
• Review the tables from 1 to 10 to recognize patterns:
  • For example:
    • 1 × 7 = 7
    • 2 × 5 = 10
    • 3 × 4 = 12
    • 5 × 6 = 30
• Knowing the multiplication table helps students quickly identify missing factors in problems.

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Identifying Missing Factors:

• When given a product (result) and one factor, students should be able to determine the missing factor.
• Example:
  • 4 × ? = 12 → The missing factor is 3, because 4 × 3 = 12.
  • ? × 5 = 30 → The missing factor is 6, because 6 × 5 = 30.

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Inverse Operation:

• Multiplication and division are inverse operations. To find the missing factor, students can divide the product by the known factor.
• Example: If the product is 36 and one factor is 9, divide 36 ÷ 9 to find the missing factor (which is 4).

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Practice with Examples:

• Provide various multiplication facts with one missing factor to help students practice.
• Example:
  • 6 × ? = 42 → ? = 7
  • ? × 8 = 56 → ? = 7

Learn with an example