5 Times table

5 times table

This table is also a very important table.
Odd numbers - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Even numbers = 2 , 4, 6 ,8
Take half of these numbers :
if odd subtract 1 then divide by 2
if even just divide by 2
5 is odd so 5-1 → 4 / 2 → 2
4 is even so 4/2 → 2
You may have a problem because your kid has not learned division yet.
Simple, demonstrate to her/him with real objects.

Since 5 is odd show 5 then remove 1 and divide the remaining
( 4 ).To do the dividing just pick up 1 object at a time and place each on each side of the dividing line until all 4 are placed with 2 on each side.
Note: Do not follow your instinct and pick up 2 objects to place on each side of the line. Your child has not learn division so he/she may not know how many to pick up (imagine say 11 objects - she will not know that the final result will be 5. By placing 1 object at a time he/she will come to know that the result is 5 and that will help your child learn division in the process.
Any number x 5:
Follow the halving process described above then add a 5 in front if the number is odd
otherwise add a 0.
9 x 5 = ?
half the nine then add 5 : ( 9 - 1) /2 = 45
8 x 5 = ?
half of 8 = 4 and since 8 is even the result is 40
The commutative law of Addition is applicable to Multiplication so the result
of 5 x any number = any number x 5