Choose multiplication or division

~10 min

Decide whether the story is joining equal groups or splitting into equal groups.

Identifying Equal Groups

6 items
6 items
6 items
6 items

4 x 6

Multiplication and division are used when a story describes objects arranged in equal-sized groups. Look for words like 'each' or 'shared equally' to find these groups.

💡 If the groups are all the same size, you are likely multiplying or dividing.