Foundations of Multiplication Quiz

The prerequisite skill for learning multiplication is to be somewhat familiar with the addition process.

The meaning of 'multiply' in the context of arithmetic is to repeatedly add a number to itself a certain number of times.

The concept of multiplication is usually presented for the first time to children of Class 2, of the age group 6 or 7.

<p>It is not necessary for children to have mastered addition before beginning multiplication because if they have begun to feel comfortable with addition and have understood what it means in simple contexts, then the process of learning multiplication can be begun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help children discover what multiplication really is, we need to be clear about what the prerequisite skills are and not present it as a series of unrelated facts to be learnt by heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers