Mathematics · Ages 7–10
Bead Box 1–10
Aim: a × b = b × a and a × (b + c) = a×b + a×c.
3 bars of 4
3 × 4 = 12
4 bars of 3
4 × 3 = 12
3 × 4 = 4 × 3 — the order changes, the product stays 12.
Mathematics · Ages 7–10
Aim: a × b = b × a and a × (b + c) = a×b + a×c.
3 bars of 4
3 × 4 = 12
4 bars of 3
4 × 3 = 12
3 × 4 = 4 × 3 — the order changes, the product stays 12.