Numbers 24 and 48 are fantastic figures that allow you to do many calculations for teaching basic math to your children, especially for their first addition and multiplication lessons.
Why are 24 and 48 special numbers for multiplication? Well, because both numbers can be divided by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 12. And this fact makes it easier for young children to learn multiplication tables.
The pretty illustration below, entitled DUO and created by ISALINE, features a series of hippos and oxpeckers grouped by 8. This is a fun way to visualize how you can reach 48 using multiplication.
In any case, that’s what we wish for you and your children: LOTS OF FUN!
- 1 hippo + 1 oxpecker = 2 animals (DUO)
- 2 animals + 2 animals + 2 animals + 2 animals = 8 animals
- 8 animals + 8 animals + 8 animals + 8 animals + 8 animals + 8 animals = 48 animals
- 2 animals x 4 = 8 animals
- 8 animals x 6 = 48 animals
