Today, we’re going to learn about a fun math fact: 11 times 12 equals 132! Multiplication is like adding the same number over and over again. When we say 11 times 12, it means we are adding the number 11, twelve times.
Let’s see how this works step by step:
See how we added 11 each time until we reached 132? That’s how multiplication works!
Multiplication is not just about numbers; it’s like a magic trick that helps us solve problems faster. For example, if you have 11 groups of 12 apples, you can quickly find out that you have 132 apples without counting each one!
To get better at multiplication, practice is key. Try multiplying different numbers and see what you get. You can even make a game out of it by timing yourself to see how fast you can solve multiplication problems.
Division is the opposite of multiplication. If you know that 11 times 12 equals 132, then you can also say that 132 divided by 12 equals 11. Division helps us figure out how many times a number fits into another number.
Take 132 and divide it by 11. What do you get? That’s right, you get 12! This is because 11 fits into 132 exactly 12 times.
Math is like a puzzle, and the more you practice, the better you get at solving it. Keep exploring multiplication and division, and soon you’ll be a math whiz!
Build a Multiplication Tower: Use building blocks or LEGO pieces to create a tower that represents 11 times 12. Start by stacking 11 blocks in one row. Then, add another row of 11 blocks on top, and continue until you have 12 rows. Count all the blocks together to see if you reach 132. This hands-on activity helps you visualize multiplication as repeated addition.
Fruit Basket Division: Imagine you have 132 apples and you want to share them equally among 12 friends. Use toy fruits or draw apples on paper to divide them into 12 equal groups. How many apples does each friend get? This activity helps you understand division as sharing equally.
Math Detective: Be a math detective and find examples of multiplication and division in your home. For example, count the number of wheels on 11 toy cars (4 wheels each) to find out how many wheels there are in total. Or, if you have 132 candies, see how many bags you can fill if each bag holds 12 candies. Write down your findings and share them with your class.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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11 * 12 = 132
11 * 12 = 132
11 * 12 = 132
11 * 12 = 132
11 * 12 = 132
11 * 12 = 132
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 equals 132
11 * 12 = 132
12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 equals 132
11 * 12 = 132
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