Grouping and Sharing (Multiplication and Division) — Chapter Summary
CBSE · Class 2 · Mathematics
Summary of Grouping and Sharing (Multiplication and Division) for CBSE Class 2 Mathematics. Part of the CBSE Class 2 Mathematics syllabus.
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Overview
Grouping means making equal groups. Sharing means dividing things equally into groups. Multiplication helps find the total when equal groups are made. Division helps find how many in each group or how many groups can be made. The chapter uses real examples like bicycles, autorickshaws, flowers, butt
Key Concepts
Adding the same number again
Adding the same number again and again is called repeated addition. For example, 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8. This is the same as 4 × 2 = 8.
The sign for multiplication is ×
The sign for multiplication is ×. It is read as times. For example, 4 × 2 = 8.
Equal groups mean each group has
Equal groups mean each group has the same number of items. For example, 4 bouquets with 3 flowers each make 12 flowers in all.
Sharing equally means giving the same
Sharing equally means giving the same number to each group or person. For example, 24 bananas shared among 3 monkeys means each monkey gets the same n
The table of 4 can be
The table of 4 can be made by adding the table of 2 to itself. This gives 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40.
Learning Objectives
- Understand multiplication as repeated addition
- Learn the sign × for multiplication
- Find totals by making equal groups
- Understand division as sharing equally
- Use multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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