How many times does one number fit into another?
Example: 2 fits 3 times into 6, so 2 × 3 = 6.
The filled in number shows the answer.
Example
2 + 2 + 2=6→2passt3mal
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 counting the sum along, 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.
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