Before a child learns
basic multiplication, he or she requires a good
foundation in numbers and addition. These topics help children grasp the underlying concept of multiplication,
which is grouping objects together.
Then, after a child gains
proficiency in basic multiplication, it becomes a foundation
block for other topics that require understanding of
basic multiplication, such as division (where groups
are broken down) and block graphs (where groups of numbers
are represented pictorially).
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