Multiplication Glossary

Here are some of the words which will crop up when doing multiplication sums.

Have a look below to see how they can be used in the simple sum 2 x 2 = 4.

Factors
2 is a factor of 4. One number is a factor of another number if it divides or goes into it exactly.

Groups of
2 groups of 2 make 4.

Lots of
2 lots of 2 make 4.

Multiple
4 is a multiple of 2.

Multiply
If you multiply 2 by 2 you get 4.

Product
The product of 2 and 2 is 4.

Sets of
2 sets of 2 make 4.

Times
2 times 2 is 4.

You'll find more maths words explained in the Skillswise Glossary.