Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It combines groups of equal sizes.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How can multiplication be represented visually?

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Multiplication can be represented using arrays, groups, or area models, showing how many groups of a certain size are combined.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 groups of 3?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 3 = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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If 5 groups of 2 are combined, what is the total?

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5 groups of 2 equals 10, represented as 5 x 2 = 10.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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What does the term 'factors' refer to in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers that are multiplied together to get a product.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the product of 6 and 7?

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The product of 6 and 7 is 42, represented as 6 x 7 = 42.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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How do you find the number of groups in a multiplication problem?

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To find the number of groups, divide the total product by the size of each group.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is a shortcut for repeated addition; for example, 4 x 3 is the same as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product; for example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way in which factors are grouped does not change the product; for example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5