Multiplication facts show the total when you combine equal groups. Division facts show how to separate a total into equal groups. Facts up to 12 involve numbers from 1 through 12.
Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means they undo each other. If 7 × 8 = 56 is true, then 56 ÷ 8 = 7 must also be true.
To verify a fact, you can use strategies like repeated addition for multiplication, repeated subtraction for division, or recall from memory. A fact is true only if both sides of the equation represent the same amount.
Always relate the fact back to what you know. Use a fact you are sure of, like 5 × 5 = 25, to help figure out nearby facts like 5 × 6 = 30.
Recognizing patterns can help you quickly identify true and false statements without calculating every time.
Watch for tricky false facts that swap numbers. The order matters in division (56 ÷ 7 is not the same as 7 ÷ 56), but it does not matter in multiplication (7 × 8 equals 8 × 7).
True or false questions can be written as direct equations or hidden within simple word problems. Your task is to identify the core fact and check it.
When solving, first find the numbers and the operation (multiplication or division). Write the fact as a simple number sentence before deciding if it is true or false.
Building fluency means knowing facts from memory, but you can use reliable tools to get there.
Accuracy is more important than speed at first. Take your time to verify each fact. With practice, your recall will become fast and automatic.