Grade 4/Factoring
Find First 5 Multiples (1142)
List the first 5 multiples of a given number.
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Quick Tip
Multiples are what you get when you multiply a number by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. Think skip counting!
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Connect multiples to skip counting. Emphasize that the number itself is the first multiple (x1).
Vocabulary
Multiple: The result of multiplying a number by an integer.
Sequence: A list of numbers in a specific order.
Common Mistakes
- Starting with 1 instead of the number itself
- Confusing multiples with factors
- Calculation errors
- Forgetting the number itself is the first multiple
- Multiplication errors
- Stopping short of 5 multiples
Differentiation
SupportUse a hundreds chart to highlight multiples.
ChallengeFind the 10th or 20th multiple without listing the ones in between.
Discussion Questions
- Is a number always a multiple of itself?
- How many multiples does a number have? (Infinite)
- What does 'multiple' mean in math?
- How is finding multiples related to multiplication?
- Can a number have an infinite number of multiples?
- What is the first multiple of any number?
Extension Activities
- Find common multiples of 2 and 3.
- Buzz game: Stand up on multiples of 5.
Parent Tip
Count objects by a specific number (e.g., count groups of 3).
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Number Sense
Estimated Time
10 minutes
Skills Practiced
identifying multiples
Prerequisites
- 1140
- Repeated Addition
- Basic Multiplication Facts
Next Steps
- Finding Factors
- Prime and Composite Numbers
- Least Common Multiple
- Multiplication Facts Practice
- Identifying Factor Pairs