Times
JamWise Education Team·Updated March 2026
Definition
A word and sign (x) meaning to multiply.
Learning context
In 3rd grade math, students encounter "times" as part of building numerical and spatial reasoning skills. At the upper elementary level, learners develop the ability to connect abstract mathematical concepts to concrete, everyday situations. Understanding this term helps students communicate their mathematical thinking with precision and builds a foundation for more advanced problem-solving in later grades.
Why music helps students learn vocabulary
Research consistently shows that pairing vocabulary instruction with music improves both recall and long-term retention. When students hear a term like "times" embedded in a memorable melody, their brains form stronger associative connections between the word, its meaning, and the emotional context of the song.
JamWise leverages this science by generating curriculum-aligned songs for every K-8 topic. Rather than drilling definitions from a word list, students encounter terms naturally within lyrics, absorbing meaning through context and repetition. Teachers report that students who learn vocabulary through JamWise jams retain terms significantly longer than those using traditional flashcard methods.
Related vocabulary
Multiply
To add a number to itself a certain number of times. 4 x 3 means adding four 3 times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
Elapsed time
The amount of time that passes between a start time and an end time.
Digital clock
A clock that shows time with numbers, not hands.
Word form
A way of writing a number using words instead of digits. The word form of 58 is fifty-eight.
Associative property
A rule that says when you add or multiply three or more numbers, how you group them does not change the answer.
Commutative property
A rule that says you can add or multiply numbers in any order and get the same answer. 3 + 5 = 5 + 3.
Equation
A math sentence with an equal sign showing that two sides have the same value. 5 + 3 = 8 is an equation.
Expression
A math phrase with numbers and operations but no equal sign. 4 + 7 and 3 x 5 are expressions.