How many times does one number fit into another?
The filled in number shows the answer.
Example
2 + 2 + 2=6→2fits3times
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
This exercise lays the foundation for multiplication: children recognize that multiplying means repeated adding and develop a feeling for divisor relationships.
Common pitfalls
Children often guess instead of checking systematically. Suggest writing the smaller number down several times and keeping a running total until the target number is reached.
How to practice at home
Lay coins in rows: 3 rows with 4 coins each. How many are there altogether? Counting like this without calculating builds the understanding of multiplication in a playful way.
Related: Calculation, Number house