Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·conceptual
Multiplicative Comparison
Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison (e.g. 35 = 5 × 7 means 35 is 5 times as many as 7); represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as equations
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is mastering more complex multiplication and division — working with larger numbers, understanding factors and multiples, solving multi-step problems, and beginning to use formal written methods.
Evidence of understanding
- Explain that '4 times as many' means multiply by 4
- Write an equation for: Sarah has 3 times as many stickers as Tom, who has 8 stickers
- Distinguish multiplicative comparison from additive comparison in word problems
Assessment prompt
Can Multiplicative Comparison look at '35 = 5 × 7' and explain it as '35 is five times as many as 7' — understanding it as a comparison, not just a multiplication fact?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.