Multiplying and Dividing
Use times and divide in Python.
Multiplying and Dividing is a free Coding 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 Coding for Kids learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
More Math Magic! ✖️
Now for even cooler math: multiply and divide!
These are like super-powered adding and sharing! 🦸
print(3 * 4)The Times Sign * ✖️
In Python, the * star means multiply (times)!
3 * 4 means 3 groups of 4. Quick adding! ⚡
print(2 * 5)Multiply Is Fast Adding 🚀
3 * 4 is the same as 4 + 4 + 4!
Multiply is just super fast adding. The computer loves it! 😎
print(4 * 3)Bags of Marbles 🔵
You have 5 bags with 2 marbles each. How many marbles?
Multiply! 5 * 2. So many marbles! 🎱
print(5 * 2)The Divide Sign / ➗
The / slash means divide, which is sharing!
10 / 2 means share 10 into 2 equal groups. Fair sharing! 🤝
print(10 / 2)Sharing Pizza 🍕
You have 8 pizza slices to share with 4 friends.
Divide! 8 / 4. Everyone gets a fair share! 😋
print(8 / 4)Sharing Equally 🍫
Dividing makes sure everyone gets the SAME amount!
6 chocolates shared by 3 kids. 6 / 3. Yay, fairness! 🍫
print(6 / 3)Big Multiply 🦣
The computer can multiply big numbers instantly!
Try 12 times 12. Watch it solve in a flash! ⚡
print(12 * 12)Double It! ✌️
To double a number, multiply by 2!
Doubling is super fun. 7 doubled is 7 * 2! 🎉
print(7 * 2)Mix It Up 🎲
Pick numbers to multiply or divide. Try your own!
Math is like a fun puzzle game. 🧩
print(9 * 3)Multiply Master! 🌟
You can now multiply with * and divide with /! Amazing!
You are a math superhero! 🦸
print(100 / 10)Quick Check ✅
Multiply question! ✖️
Math Superstar! 🌟
You learned to multiply with * and divide with /!
Next, you will learn about whole numbers and decimals! 🔢
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 Coding 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 Coding for Kids course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Multiplying and Dividing”?
Use times and divide in Python. You practise Coding 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 Coding for Kids?
No prior experience is required. Coding 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 Coding for Kids lesson?
Yes. Every Coding 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
- Whole Numbers and Decimals
- Math with Variables