Grade 4/Multiplication
Multiplication Tables 2-10: Find the Missing Factor (519)
Simple drill practice finding missing factors in multiplication equations (tables 2-10).
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Teaching Notes
Emphasize the inverse relationship between multiplication and division to help solve. Encourage using known facts or skip counting strategies.
Vocabulary
Factor: A number multiplied by another.
Product: The answer to a multiplication.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing the product with a factor or vice versa.
- Incorrectly recalling multiplication facts.
- Dividing the smaller number by the larger number.
Differentiation
SupportUse manipulatives or a multiplication chart for support.
ChallengeCreate own missing factor problems for a peer to solve.
Discussion Questions
- How can knowing division help you find the missing factor?
- What is the relationship between multiplication and division?
- How can you check your answer for a missing factor problem?
- Why is it important to know multiplication facts fluently?
Extension Activities
- Use counters to show groups.
- Draw arrays to find missing factors.
- Play math fact games.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to find how many groups of 5 fit into 20.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Estimated Time
15 minutes
Skills Practiced
missing factor multiplicationdivision as inverse
Prerequisites
- Basic multiplication facts (up to 10x10)
- Understanding of division as inverse of multiplication
Next Steps
- Multi-digit multiplication
- Division with remainders
- Solving word problems with missing factors
- Division Facts 2-10 Practice
- Multi-Digit Multiplication Introduction
- Multiplication & Division Word Problems