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Multiplying by zero
Being able to generalise that
multiplying any number by zero the
product is zero, helps a student to
apply this knowledge to situations
such as 3 × 6 × 0.
Multiplying by zero
2 packets of 3 chocolates
2 × 3 = 6
Multiplying by zero
1 packet of 3 chocolates
1 × 3 = 3
Multiplying by zero
No packets of 3 chocolates
Just 3 empty chocolate wrappers!
0 × 3 = 0
Multiplying by zero
Real life story
I had 3 bags and I put zero lollies in each bag.
How many lollies did I have?
Zero lollies!
3 × 0 = 0
Multiplying by zero
Real life story
I had 3 bags and I put zero lollies in each bag.
How many lollies did I have?
Zero lollies!
3 × 0 = 0
Multiplying by zero

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Top Drawer Teachers: Multiplying by Zero

  • 1. Multiplying by zero Being able to generalise that multiplying any number by zero the product is zero, helps a student to apply this knowledge to situations such as 3 × 6 × 0. Multiplying by zero
  • 2. 2 packets of 3 chocolates 2 × 3 = 6 Multiplying by zero
  • 3. 1 packet of 3 chocolates 1 × 3 = 3 Multiplying by zero
  • 4. No packets of 3 chocolates Just 3 empty chocolate wrappers! 0 × 3 = 0 Multiplying by zero
  • 5. Real life story I had 3 bags and I put zero lollies in each bag. How many lollies did I have? Zero lollies! 3 × 0 = 0 Multiplying by zero
  • 6. Real life story I had 3 bags and I put zero lollies in each bag. How many lollies did I have? Zero lollies! 3 × 0 = 0 Multiplying by zero