Multiplication is an important math skill that all Primary 3 students should understand how to do. To help students begin to learn to multiply, it is important to understand what multiplication actually means.

Multiplication can be thought of as repeated addition. For example, if you are asked to multiply 3x4, this means you add 3 four times:

3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12

This is the same thing as multiplying 3x4.

To help students practice multiplication, it can be helpful to use skip counting. This is when a student will count by the same number over and over to help them find the answer to a multiplication problem. If a student needs to know 7x4, they can count by 7s to get the answer.

7, 14, 21, 28

In this case, the answer is 28.

Another helpful way to practice multiplication is to use picture models. For example, for the problem 3x4, the student can draw 4 rows of 3 to represent the answer.

By counting the squares, the student can see that the answer is 12.

Practicing multiplication can help students become more confident with math facts and build their skills as they progress in their studies.