Multiplying and Dividing
Use times and divide to calculate.
Multiplying and Dividing is a free Javascript for Kids lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 2 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Javascript for Kids learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
Bigger Math Magic!
Hello again, wizard! 🧙 Today you learn to multiply and divide! ✖️➗
The Times Sign
In code, we use * (a star) to multiply. ⭐
Multiply means add the same number many times, fast!
Multiply Two Numbers
Run this to multiply 3 times 4! ▶️
console.log(3 * 4)Multiplying Is Fast Adding
3 * 4 is the same as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3! 🔢
But the star is much faster to write. ⚡
Boxes of Candy
You have 5 boxes with 6 candies each. How many candies? 🍬 Run it!
console.log(5 * 6)The Divide Sign
We use / (a slash) to divide. ➗
Divide means share equally into groups!
Divide Numbers
Run this to share 10 into 2 equal groups! 🍕
console.log(10 / 2)Sharing Pizza
You have 12 pizza slices to share with 4 friends. 🍕 Run it!
console.log(12 / 4)Multiply Big
Run this to see a big multiplication! 🚀
console.log(10 * 10)Divide Evenly
Share 20 stickers among 5 kids. 🌟 Run this.
console.log(20 / 5)Four Math Powers
Now you know all four math powers: + - * /! 💪
You can do almost any math now!
Quick Check
Math quiz! 🧮
Multiply Master!
Awesome! 🎉 You learned to multiply with * and divide with /.
Your math powers are growing! 🧙✨
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Multiplying and Dividing” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Multiplying and Dividing” is free to read here on the web, and the Javascript for Kids course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Javascript for Kids course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Multiplying and Dividing”?
Use times and divide to calculate. You practise Javascript for Kids with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Javascript for Kids?
No prior experience is required. Javascript for Kids on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 2 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Multiplying and Dividing” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Javascript for Kids lesson?
Yes. Every Javascript for Kids lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Adding and Subtracting
- Multiplying and Dividing
- The Remainder Trick
- Math with Variables