Friday, September 9, 2011

Multiplication & Division

Dear Parents,

Primary 1 Multiplication
"The emphasis is on understanding the meaning of multiplication rather than on the memorisation of multiplication facts." 2011 MOE CPDD

Meaning of Multiplication
  • A whole is made up of equal parts
  • Adding up the parts to find the whole
  • Repeated addition
  • Putting together equal groups
  • Groups with equal numbers of objects

Meaning of Division
  • Breaking up into equal groups
  • 2 types of division situations
    • Sharing - Find the number of objects in each group
    • Grouping - Find the number of groups

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