Page 1 - Properties of multiplication

SAI Inernational School

Class-III

LN-Properties of multiplication

Learning Objective:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand and apply the Commutative, Associative, Identity, and Zero

properties of multiplication.

• Use these properties to solve multiplication problems and explain their
reasoning.

1. Commutative Property of Multiplication

• Definition: The order of the numbers being multiplied does not change
the product.

• This helps develop number sense by recognizing that numbers can be

rearranged when multiplying.

• Example:

o 4 × 3 = 12

o 3 × 4 = 12

• Real-life Example: If you have 4 groups of 3 apples or 3 groups of 4
apples, you still have 12 apples.

2. Associative Property of Multiplication

• Definition: When three or more numbers are multiplied, the way they
are grouped does not affect the product.

• Students will recognize that multiplication can be performed in any

order of grouping without changing the result.

• Example:

o (2 × 3) × 4 = 24

o 2 × (3 × 4) = 24