Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn something super cool about multiplication. It’s called “The Switch!” Are you ready to have some fun with numbers? Let’s go!
When you multiply two numbers, you can switch them around, and guess what? You still get the same answer! It’s like magic! Let’s see how it works:
Let’s look at some examples:
See? The answer stays the same even when we switch the numbers around!
Now it’s your turn to try The Switch! Can you figure out the answers?
Give it a try and see if you can fill in the blanks!
The Switch is a great trick to help you with multiplication. It makes it easier to remember your times tables because you know that switching the numbers won’t change the answer. So, if you know one multiplication fact, you actually know two!
Keep practicing The Switch, and soon you’ll be a multiplication master! Remember, math can be fun and full of surprises, just like magic!
Happy multiplying!
Switch Hunt: Go on a “Switch Hunt” around your home or classroom. Find objects that come in pairs, like shoes or socks. Count them in one order (e.g., 2 shoes in 5 pairs) and then switch the numbers (e.g., 5 pairs of 2 shoes). Write down your findings and see if the total number stays the same!
Number Swap Game: With a friend or family member, play a number swap game. Each person writes down a multiplication problem using small numbers (like 3 x 4). Then, swap the numbers and solve the new problem (4 x 3). Check if the answers match. Take turns and see who can come up with the most interesting number swaps!
Story Time with Numbers: Create a short story using multiplication and The Switch. For example, “There were 3 baskets with 5 apples each. When we switched, there were 5 baskets with 3 apples each. But the total number of apples was still the same!” Draw pictures to illustrate your story and share it with your class or family.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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The switch! When you multiply, you get the same answer every time. Just go like this, and you can do the switch!
2 x 5 is 10.
Switch! 5 x 2 is 10.
4 x 10 is 40.
Switch! 10 x 4 is 40.
1 x 9 is 9.
Switch! 9 x 1 is 9.
7 x 0 is 0.
Switch! 0 x 7 is 0.
Do the switch! When you multiply, you’ll get the same answer every time. Just go like this, and you can do the switch!
9 x 12 is 108.
Switch! 12 x 9 is 108.
3 x 4 is 12.
Switch! 4 x 3 is 12.
8 x 9 is 72.
Switch! 9 x 8 is 72.
4 x 6 is 24.
Switch! 6 x 4 is 24.
Alright, can you do the switch on your own? I think you can!
4 x 8 is 32.
Switch! 8 x 4 is ____.
6 x 7 is 42.
Switch! 7 x 6 is ____.
7 x 8 is 56.
Switch! 8 x 7 is ____.
6 x 9 is 54.
Switch! 9 x 6 is ____.
Do the switch! When you multiply, you’ll get the same answer every time. The switch can help you multiply!
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