Class 2 (ICSE) • MathematicsChapter 4: Introduction to Multiplication⭐ Topic 1
Introduction to Multiplication
Multiplication is a quick way of adding the same number many times, like 3 groups of 4 being the same as 3 x 4.
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Multiplication means adding equal groups together, so 3 x 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
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- Multiplication adds equal groups quickly.
- 3 x 4 means 4+4+4=12.
- The multiplication sign is 'x'.
- Multiplication tables help us find answers quickly.
- The table of 2 and table of 5 are common ones.
- Multiplication is faster than repeated addition.
- It helps with equal groups of objects.
- Practice makes multiplication easier.
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introduction to multiplication