Functional Skills Maths: Multiplication (Level 1)

Count equal groups using 2s, 5s and 10s

Equal Groups

  • Multiplication means making equal groups.
  • We use the × sign.
  • 3 × 2 means 3 groups of 2.
  • 3 groups of 2 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6.

The 2 Times Table

  • Counting in 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.
  • 1 × 2 = 2. 2 × 2 = 4. 3 × 2 = 6.
  • 4 × 2 = 8. 5 × 2 = 10. 6 × 2 = 12.
  • Double a number = multiply by 2.

The 5 and 10 Times Tables

  • Counting in 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25.
  • 5s always end in 5 or 0.
  • Counting in 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50.
  • 10s always end in 0.

Worked Examples

Example 1: 3 × 2

  1. 3 groups of 2.
  2. Count in 2s: 2, 4, 6.
  3. Answer: 3 × 2 = 6

Example 2: 4 × 5

  1. 4 groups of 5.
  2. Count in 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20.
  3. Answer: 4 × 5 = 20

Practice Questions

  • 2 × 2 = ?
    Hint: 2 groups of 2. Count in 2s: 2, 4.
    Answer: 4
  • 3 × 5 = ?
    Hint: 3 groups of 5. Count in 5s: 5, 10, 15.
    Answer: 15
  • 2 × 10 = ?
    Hint: 2 groups of 10. Count in 10s: 10, 20.
    Answer: 20
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