Commutative property It makes no difference in which order two numbers are multiplied. The commutative property does not apply to division
Factor One of two or more numbers that are multiplied together to obtain a product. Factors are whole numbers which can be divided exactly into a given number.
Multiple A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.
Multiplication An operation on two numbers that tells how many in all. The first number is the number of sets and the second number tells how many in each set. When multiplying we use the times sign 'x'.
We can think of multiplication as repeated addition. Students in early primary are taught multiplication in this way. In a multiplication question the first number is the number of sets and the second number tells how many in each set.
We might assume that multiplication always makes something larger. But this isn't true if the number of sets is a decimal or a fraction.
Multiplication tables can seem hard, but practice makes perfect. You can practice your tables, and other mental and written skills, with our our FREE multiplication exercises - click the image at right.
In a UK report which looks at the limited impact of the money spent on the the Skills for Life programme, author Dame Mary Marsh points out that poor numeracy is somehow far less shameful than poor literacy, and calls for a cultural shift in the nation's attitude to maths.
we're not in the habit of falling for promotional videos with cute themes all the time. But this one, from Google's Chrome OS team, is worth a look for two reasons: playful destruction, and maths.
An OECD report has indicated the importance of maths for a healthy economy: "The level of mathematical knowledge among the general population was found to have a direct relation to Gross Domestic Product."
Easy ways to improve your children's maths with everyday activities.
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