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Unit 2: Multiplication & Division Basics

Multiplication & Division Basics

Discover the meaning of multiplication and division through equal groups, arrays, and sharing scenarios. Learn multiplication tables and develop number sense.

3 Interactive LessonsEqual Groups & ArraysVisual Learning ToolsReal-World Scenarios
Learning Objectives

Multiplication Skills:

  • • Understand multiplication as equal groups
  • • Use arrays to represent multiplication
  • • Master multiplication tables 1-5
  • • Solve simple multiplication problems

Division Skills:

  • • Understand division as equal sharing
  • • Use grouping to solve division problems
  • • Connect multiplication and division
  • • Solve simple division problems

Lessons

Explore 3 comprehensive lessons covering multiplication and division concepts

Lesson 2-1: Multiplication as Equal Groups
25-30 min
Lesson 1
Discover multiplication through equal grouping scenarios. Learn that 4 groups of 3 equals 12 using zoo feeding scenarios and visual arrays.

Real-World Scenario:

Zoo Feeding: 4 cages × 3 rabbits each = ? total rabbits

Key Skills:

Equal Groups
Array Visualization
Multiplication Concepts
Grouping Strategy

Features:

  • Zoo feeding scenario
  • Interactive array tools
  • Equal group identification
  • Visual multiplication
Lesson 2-2: Multiplication Tables & Simple Calculations
30-35 min
Lesson 2
Master multiplication tables 1-5 through interactive grid games and jumping activities. Learn multiplication facts through visual patterns.

Real-World Scenario:

Multiplication Grid: 2×3 = jump 3 times by 2

Key Skills:

Multiplication Tables
Grid Patterns
Jumping Games
Fact Memorization

Features:

  • Interactive multiplication grid
  • Jumping game activities
  • Pattern recognition
  • Fact practice
Lesson 2-3: Division as Equal Sharing
25-30 min
Lesson 3
Understand division through sharing scenarios. Learn that 12 ÷ 4 = 3 means sharing 12 items equally among 4 people.

Real-World Scenario:

Pizza Sharing: 12 slices ÷ 4 friends = ? slices each

Key Skills:

Equal Sharing
Division Concepts
Grouping Strategy
Sharing Visualization

Features:

  • Pizza sharing scenario
  • Interactive sharing tools
  • Equal distribution
  • Division visualization

Learning Strategies

Master these essential strategies for multiplication and division

Equal Groups

4 groups of 3 = 4 × 3 = 12

Arrays

Visual grid: 3 rows × 4 columns = 12

Equal Sharing

12 ÷ 4 = 3 (share 12 among 4)

Jumping Games

2 × 3 = jump 3 times by 2

Multiplication Tables 1-5 Preview

Tables 1-3:

1 × 1 = 1, 1 × 2 = 2, 1 × 3 = 3, 1 × 4 = 4, 1 × 5 = 5
2 × 1 = 2, 2 × 2 = 4, 2 × 3 = 6, 2 × 4 = 8, 2 × 5 = 10
3 × 1 = 3, 3 × 2 = 6, 3 × 3 = 9, 3 × 4 = 12, 3 × 5 = 15

Tables 4-5:

4 × 1 = 4, 4 × 2 = 8, 4 × 3 = 12, 4 × 4 = 16, 4 × 5 = 20
5 × 1 = 5, 5 × 2 = 10, 5 × 3 = 15, 5 × 4 = 20, 5 × 5 = 25

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