ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Preschool Prep Company Meet the Math Facts Multiplication & Division – 4 x 8 = 32
Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. It’s like having groups of things and finding out how many there are in total. For example, if you have 4 groups of 8 apples, you can use multiplication to find out how many apples you have altogether.
When we say “four times eight,” we mean we have 4 groups, and each group has 8 items. So, we can write it like this: 4 x 8.
Let’s count by eights to see how many we have:
When we count by eights four times, we reach 32. So, 4 x 8 equals 32!
Multiplication is like a shortcut for adding the same number again and again. Instead of adding 8 + 8 + 8 + 8, we can just say 4 x 8, and we know it equals 32.
Try practicing with other numbers! What is 3 x 5? Or 6 x 2? The more you practice, the easier it gets!
Multiplication helps us solve problems faster. It’s useful in many things, like counting money, measuring ingredients for a recipe, or even playing games!
Keep exploring multiplication and see how it helps you in everyday life. Remember, learning math can be fun and exciting!
Apple Grouping Activity: Gather 32 small objects, like buttons or blocks, to represent apples. Divide them into 4 equal groups. Ask yourself, “How many objects are in each group?” This will help you see how multiplication works in real life. Try rearranging the objects into different group sizes, like 2 groups of 16, and see if you still have the same total.
Skip Counting Hopscotch: Create a hopscotch grid on the ground using chalk. Label each square with multiples of 8 (8, 16, 24, 32). As you hop from one square to the next, say the number out loud. This will help you practice counting by eights and understand how multiplication is like repeated addition.
Multiplication Story Time: Create a short story about a character who needs to solve a problem using multiplication. For example, “Sam has 4 baskets, and each basket holds 8 apples. How many apples does Sam have in total?” Draw pictures to illustrate your story and share it with a friend or family member. This will help you think about how multiplication is used in everyday situations.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Four times eight equals thirty-two.
Four times eight equals thirty-two.
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Four times eight equals thirty-two.
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Hmm, four times eight equals thirty-two.
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Four times eight equals thirty-two.
Four times eight equals thirty-two.
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Four eights equals thirty-two.
One, two, three, four.
Eights equal thirty-two.
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Four times eight equals thirty-two.
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Eight, sixteen, twenty-four, thirty-two equals thirty-two.
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Thirty-two equals thirty-two.
Four times eight equals thirty-two.
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