Mathematics · Class 4
Tables and Shares
Learn Tables and Shares with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read3 MCQs · 1 examples
Chapter Overview
Multiplication and division are inverse operations: if 6 × 4 = 24, then 24 ÷ 6 = 4 and 24 ÷ 4 = 6.
Tables and Shares connects multiplication tables with division, equal grouping, and fair sharing. Learners use known facts to solve quotients and interpret remainders in practical situations.
Multiplication Facts
- Multiplication is repeated addition of equal groups.
- Changing factor order does not change the product.
- Break a difficult factor into easier parts, such as 7 × 6 = 5 × 6 + 2 × 6.
- Skip-counting builds table fluency.
Sharing and Remainders
- Division can mean sharing equally or making equal groups.
- The remainder is what cannot be placed equally.
- A remainder must be smaller than the divisor.
- Check division by multiplying quotient and divisor, then adding remainder.
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Share with a Remainder
29 pencils are shared equally among 4 children. How many does each receive and how many remain?
- 1The greatest multiple of 4 not above 29 is 28.
- 228 ÷ 4 = 7.
- 329 − 28 = 1 remains.
Answer
7 pencils each, 1 pencil left
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Multiplication forms equal groups
- ✓ Division shares or groups equally
- ✓ Related facts form a fact family
- ✓ Remainder is less than divisor
Exam Tips
- • Estimate the quotient using a nearby table fact
- • Write what the remainder represents
- • Check with divisor × quotient + remainder
Practice MCQs — Tables and Shares
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 3Score: 0/0
What is 8 × 7?