Multiplying · Grade 2
In Grade 2 you learn: equal groups and arrays.
Multiplying puts equal groups together: 4 groups of 3 is 12. To multiply a 2-digit number, split it into tens and ones and multiply each part.
Key facts
- Multiplying adds equal groups: 4 groups of 3 is 4 × 3 = 12.
Worked examples
Example 1
There are 4 plates with 3 cakes on each plate. How many cakes are there?
Answer: 12
Example 2
A box of chocolates has 3 rows with 5 chocolates in each row. How many chocolates are in the box?
Answer: 15
Example 3
A tricycle has 3 wheels. How many wheels do 6 tricycles have?
Answer: 18