In this activity, we will be multiplying numbers by 4. 

 

Here is the 4 times table.

Try to learn it by heart.

 

  0 × 4 =   0

  1 × 4 =   4

  2 × 4 =   8

  3 × 4 =   12

  4 × 4 =   16

  5 × 4 =   20

  6 × 4 =   24

  7 × 4 =   28

  8 × 4 =   32

  9 × 4 =   36

10 × 4 =   40

11 × 4 =   44

12 × 4 =   48

 

To multiply by 4, skip counting is a good technique. 

4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48

 

If you are stuck, choose a fact you know well to count on or back from. 

 

So, we know that 10 × 4 = 40

 

Count back 4 to find 9 × 4

40, 39, 38, 37, 36

 

Count on 4 to find 11 × 4

40, 41, 42, 43, 44

 

Let's look at an example

 

Example

Find 5 × 4.

 

Answer

To find 5 lots of 4, we can skip count and choose the 5th multiple.

4, 8, 12, 16, 20

 

5 × 4 = 20

 

Now you're ready to try some questions. Good luck!