Multiplication – Counting Equal Groups Made Easy

Introduction

Sometimes we need to count things that come in groups. For example, if you have 4 bags and each bag has 5 marbles, how would you find the total number of marbles? Instead of adding 5 again and again, we use multiplication. It helps us find answers quickly and easily.

In this worksheet, you’ll practice counting equal groups, writing multiplication sentences, and solving real-life problems. Let’s get started.

Solved Examples

1. There are 3 baskets. Each basket has 4 apples.
   3 × 4 = 12 apples

2. A train has 5 compartments. Each compartment has 2 benches.
   5 × 2 = 10 benches

3. Jake has 6 stacks of coins. Each stack has 3 coins.
   6 × 3 = 18 coins

4. Lily planted 2 rows of flowers. Each row has 7 flowers.
   2 × 7 = 14 flowers

5. There are 4 boxes. Each box has 5 toys.
   4 × 5 = 20 toys

These are all examples of multiplication in daily life.

Real-Life Use

Multiplication helps in many places:

• In school: counting books on shelves

• At home: sharing snacks equally

• In shops: calculating prices of more than one item

• In games: counting scores or pieces

When we see equal groups, we can always use multiplication to find the total.

Practice Time

1. Emma reads 3 pages every day for 5 days.
   Addition: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 15
   Multiplication: 5 × 3 = 15

2. There are 4 jars. Each jar has 6 candies.
   Addition: 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24
   Multiplication: 4 × 6 = 24

3. Tom walks 2 kilometers every day for 7 days.
   Addition: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 14
   Multiplication: 7 × 2 = 14

Conclusion

Multiplication is a simple way to count things in equal groups. It saves time and makes solving problems quicker. The more you practice, the better you’ll get.

Keep going. You’re doing great — one step at a time.