What to do with this activity?

If you think of it, multiplication is just a quick way of adding over and over again. For instance, if 5 people are going to eat 3 potatoes each at dinner, that is 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3, a total of 15 potatoes. An easier way to say it is 5 multiplied by 3 (or 5 X 3). That's the basic idea your child needs to grasp when doing a multiplication sum.  

If your child needs to go over the basics of multiplication, you might like to watch this Khan Academy video together. The link has advanced lessons too. Have a look at the Oxford Owl PDF document top right above. If your child finds maths difficult, talk to the teacher about ways you can support them. 

Your child might have fun practising their multiplication online at IXL suitable for fifth class students. Choose under the heading multiplication and start at a lower level, then advance. The good thing is that if you get the answer wrong, IXL will show you how to approach the sum.