NUMBERS IN MULTIPLICATION

Example:

3 × 4 = —

Facts Given by Child

3 × 4 means 3 4’s.

I count my blocks by fours—I take 1 four, another, another.

I find that 3 4’s are 12.

3 × 4 = 12.

To the Teacher:

Now the child is ready to give a number story about 3 × 4.