Meet Multiples! Watch small numbers team up to grow bigger.

What is a Multiple?

Multiple

A multiple is a number obtained by multiplying one whole number by another. Example: \(4 \times 3 = 12\); \(12\) is a multiple of \(4\) and \(3\).

Think in Groups

Three baskets each with four apples

Multiples as Equal Groups

Imagine 3 baskets holding 4 apples each.

Count aloud: 4, 8, 12. Each total is a multiple of 4.

Key Points:

  • Equal group size stays the same.
  • Skip-counting shows multiples: 4, 8, 12.
  • Your turn—5 apples each: list the next totals.

Make Multiples Fast

Follow these simple steps to list multiples quickly.

1

Start with the Number

Write the number you need multiples of, e.g., 6.

2

Keep Adding the Number

Add it to itself: 6, 12, 18, 24… Each sum is a multiple.

3

Stop When You Have Enough

List as many multiples as asked, then move to the next task.

Pro Tip:

Know the times table? Say it aloud to list multiples even faster.

Multiple Choice Question

Question

Which number below is NOT a multiple of 6?

1
12
2
18
3
20
4
24

Hint:

A multiple of 6 must be divisible by both 2 and 3.

Match the Multiples

Active assessment: Drag each number into its correct bucket—multiples of 2 or multiples of 3.

Draggable Items

4
6
8
9
10
12

Drop Zones

Multiples of 2

Multiples of 3

Tip:

Even numbers are multiples of 2. If digits add to 3, 6, or 9, the number is a multiple of 3.

Key Takeaways

Recap: A multiple is the product of a number.

Skip count to list multiples quickly.

Every number has endless multiples.

Thank You!

We hope you found this lesson informative and engaging.