Grade 2 Math

Commutative tasks (swap)

Commutative tasks (swap) helps children practise building fluency with commutative tasks (swap) and equal groups. Read the short guide, solve one browser task, and print a fresh worksheet when more repetition is useful.

How to solve this

  • Read the commutative tasks (swap) task carefully and underline the numbers you already know.
  • Use patterns in the table: square numbers repeat the same factor, and swap tasks keep the same product.
  • After solving, check whether the answer fits the number range and the question.

Examples

3 × 8 = 24

8 × 3 = 24

7 × 4 = ?

4 × 7 = 28

What children practice

  • Commutative tasks (swap)
  • seeing multiplication patterns
  • using commutativity
  • building confidence with known facts

Practice online

Try one short exercise in the browser.

Printable worksheet

Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.

Related topics

Back to Grade 2 Math Previous topic: Square numbers Next topic: Multiplication word problems
Square numbersMultiplication word problems1 times table

FAQ

What should children know before commutative tasks (swap)?

It helps if children are comfortable with basic times-table facts from 1 to 10.

What can we do if commutative tasks (swap) feels hard?

Use patterns in the table: square numbers repeat the same factor, and swap tasks keep the same product.

How much practice is enough?

A focused round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for second graders. Stop while the child can still explain one step clearly.