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Write Multiplication Sentences for Equal Groups ✏️

When we learn to write multiplication sentences for equal groups, we are using multiplication to count groups that have the same number of things inside. In Year 2, Key Stage 1, the National Curriculum teaches us how to understand and write these sentences to make counting easier and quicker.

What Are Equal Groups? 🧺

Equal groups mean that each group has the same number of objects. For example, if we have 3 baskets, and every basket has 4 apples, all the baskets have the same number of apples — 4 apples in each basket.

How Do Equal Groups Help Us? ⚡

Instead of counting each apple one by one, we can use multiplication. Multiplication is a quick way to add the same number many times. For example, 4 apples + 4 apples + 4 apples is the same as 3 groups of 4 apples.

Writing a Multiplication Sentence 📝

A multiplication sentence tells us how many groups there are and how many items are in each group.

  • The first number tells us how many groups there are.
  • The multiplication sign (×) means “groups of” or “times.”
  • The second number tells us how many items are in each group.

For the baskets example, we say:

3 × 4 = 12

This means 3 groups of 4 apples, which makes 12 apples altogether.

More Examples 🔢

  1. There are 5 plates with 2 cookies on each plate.
    Write the multiplication sentence:
    5 × 2 = 10
  2. There are 4 boxes with 6 pencils in each box.
    Write the multiplication sentence:
    4 × 6 = 24

How to Remember 🧠

  • Count how many equal groups (this number goes first).
  • Count how many items are in each group (this number goes second).
  • Multiply them to find the total number of items.

Using equal groups to write multiplication sentences helps us solve problems faster and understand how multiplication works!

20 Examination-Style Questions with Answers on Writing Multiplication Sentences for Equal Groups 🧮✅

Here are 20 questions to help you practise writing multiplication sentences for equal groups. Each question tells you about groups of things and you need to write a multiplication sentence. The answers are given after each question to check your work.

Questions

  1. There are 3 bags. Each bag has 4 apples.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 3 × 4 = 12
  2. Sam has 5 boxes. Each box has 2 pencils.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 5 × 2 = 10
  3. There are 6 plates. Each plate has 3 cupcakes.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 6 × 3 = 18
  4. Mrs Smith has 4 baskets. Each basket has 7 oranges.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 4 × 7 = 28
  5. There are 2 shelves. Each shelf has 8 books.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 2 × 8 = 16
  6. A farmer has 9 pens. Each pen holds 5 sheep.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 9 × 5 = 45
  7. There are 7 rows of chairs. Each row has 6 chairs.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 7 × 6 = 42
  8. Emma has 10 boxes. Each box contains 3 toys.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 10 × 3 = 30
  9. There are 5 jars. Each jar has 9 marbles.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 5 × 9 = 45
  10. Tom has 8 bags. Each bag has 4 sandwiches.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 8 × 4 = 32
  11. There are 3 flower pots. Each pot has 10 flowers.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 3 × 10 = 30
  12. Lily has 6 boxes. Each box has 7 crayons.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 6 × 7 = 42
  13. There are 4 trays. Each tray has 5 fish.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 4 × 5 = 20
  14. A classroom has 7 tables. Each table has 4 books.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 7 × 4 = 28
  15. There are 9 baskets. Each basket holds 3 apples.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 9 × 3 = 27
  16. Sarah has 2 boxes. Each box has 6 hats.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 2 × 6 = 12
  17. There are 8 packs of cards. Each pack has 7 cards.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 8 × 7 = 56
  18. John has 5 trays. Each tray holds 8 cookies.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 5 × 8 = 40
  19. There are 10 bowls. Each bowl has 2 balls.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 10 × 2 = 20
  20. A shop has 6 shelves. Each shelf has 9 cans.
    Write a multiplication sentence.
    Answer: 6 × 9 = 54

These questions help you practise writing multiplication sentences for equal groups. Remember, the number of groups times the number in each group gives the total amount! Keep practising to become confident!

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