OK, are you ready to try some yourself?

Get some purple, blue, green and red crayons (or markers) and let's go!  Use the colors the same way I did. 

I'll give you hints along the way.  I'm going to use triangles for mine!

2x4=

Remember, that this means that you have two groups of 4!  When you're done making your groups, you can check your answer here:

first step

Now, put the groups together... and count!

answer


Now, let's do it with the numbers switched!  I'm going to use circles for mine!

4x2=

Remember, that this means that you have four groups of 2!

first step

Now, put the groups together... and count!

answer