SSAT Elementary Level Quantitative

A foundational course that builds essential math skills for the SSAT Elementary Level.

Number Sense and Place ValueAddition and SubtractionMultiplication and Division Basics
Working with FractionsWord Problems and Logical ThinkingMeasurement and Geometry
Math in Everyday ShoppingMath at Home and in HobbiesMath in Nature and the World
Estimation and CheckingManaging Time During the TestReading Carefully and Following Directions
Number Sense and Pla...Addition and Subtrac...Multiplication and D...Working with Fractio...Word Problems and Lo...Measurement and Geom...Math in Everyday Sho...Math at Home and in ...Math in Nature and t...Estimation and Check...Managing Time During...Reading Carefully an...
Basic Concepts

Multiplication and Division Basics

Multiplication and Division

Multiplication is fast adding, and division is fast subtracting! These skills help us work with groups of numbers quickly.

Multiplication

When you have equal groups, you can multiply. \( 3 \times 4 = 12 \) means 3 groups of 4 make 12.

Division

Division breaks a big group into smaller, equal groups. \( 12 \div 3 = 4 \) means if you split 12 into 3 groups, each group has 4.

Tips and Tricks

  • Use arrays or draw pictures.
  • Remember: Multiplication and division are opposites!

Real-World Connection

Sharing cookies with friends or putting equal numbers of crayons in boxes uses multiplication and division!

Examples

  • 4 x 2 = 8

  • 8 ÷ 2 = 4

In a Nutshell

Multiplication makes groups, and division shares groups equally.

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Working with Fractions