The number line was first used in 1685 by John Wallis. He described addition and subtraction as a man walking forwards and backwards on the number line.

How can you use the number line to understand multiplication? Watch this video to find out!

How to Use the Number Line for Multiplication

Practice multiplication using the number line on the next page.

You can use the number line to help you understand what happens when performing multiplication, and as a tool to help you in problems. This video shows how.

A line with numbers going on forever in both directions from 0.