3rd Multiplication Models

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sentence 4 x 5 = 20 represent?

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It represents that if you have 4 groups of 5, you have a total of 20.

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How can you represent 3 x 6 using a model?

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You can draw 3 groups of 6 objects each to show that 3 x 6 equals 18.

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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 numbers in a multiplication sentence does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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If Poppy has 2 sisters and gives each 8 flowers, how can we represent this with multiplication?

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This can be represented as 2 x 8 = 16, meaning 2 groups of 8 flowers.

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What is the product of 3 x 7?

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The product of 3 x 7 is 21.

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How many eyes do 7 friends have altogether?

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Each friend has 2 eyes, so 7 x 2 = 14 eyes in total.

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What does the multiplication sentence 5 x 6 = 30 represent?

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It represents that if you have 5 groups of 6, you have a total of 30.

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What is a multiplication model?

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A multiplication model visually represents multiplication, often using arrays or groups to show how many items are in total.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while multiplication finds the total of equal groups.