Multiplication Strategies 3rd grade

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sentence 3 x 5 = 15 mean?

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It means that if you have 3 groups of 5, you will have a total of 15.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, a 3 x 4 array has 3 rows and 4 columns.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two numbers together. For example, in 4 x 5, the product is 20.

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What does the term 'factors' mean?

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Factors are the numbers you multiply together to get a product. In 6 x 2, the factors are 6 and 2.

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How can you use repeated addition to understand multiplication?

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You can think of multiplication as adding the same number multiple times. For example, 4 x 3 is the same as 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows two numbers being multiplied together, like 2 x 3 = 6.

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What is the difference between rows and columns?

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Rows go side to side (horizontally), while columns go up and down (vertically).

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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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What is a number sentence?

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A number sentence is a mathematical statement that includes numbers and an operation, like addition or multiplication.