There is 1 bag with 2 apples in each. How many altogether?
- 2
- 4
- 0
Explanation and discussion
1 group of 2 makes 2. 1 × 2 = 2.
Explain how you worked it out. Can you give another example?
Count equal groups of fruit, books and classroom treasures.
What it is about
Connect equal groups with multiplication facts for 2, 5 and 10.
Year 3–Year 4 · 7–9 years · 30 challenges
What the class will do
- Choose and explain · 30 challenges
The multiplication market
Connect equal groups with multiplication facts for 2, 5 and 10.
Using it in class
Use the age range as a guide and review the questions for your class. Invite explanations and give thinking time. No formal curriculum alignment is claimed.
Give everyone time to think and discuss before one pupil acts at the board. The class explains and confirms together; hints and explanations stay until you move on.
Use an up-to-date browser on a computer connected to a whiteboard or shared display. Touch, mouse and keyboard; optional audio and reduced motion. No pupil accounts or personal devices.
Choose from 5 challenges up to the full activity. Discussion determines the duration: you set the pace.
A look inside the activities
There are 6 bags with 5 buttons in each. How many altogether?
- 30
- 35
- 25
Explanation and discussion
6 groups of 5 make 30. 6 × 5 = 30.
Explain how you worked it out. Can you give another example?
There are 10 bags with 10 stars in each. How many altogether?
- 110
- 90
- 100
Explanation and discussion
10 groups of 10 make 100. 10 × 10 = 100.
Explain how you worked it out. Can you give another example?
The number trail