Multiplication: Equal Groups and Arrays

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 times 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is an array?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each.

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What does equal groups mean?

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Equal groups are groups that have the same number of items in each. For example, if you have 4 groups of 2 apples, each group has 2 apples.

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How do you write repeated addition for 3 times 5?

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3 times 5 can be written as 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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If you have 4 boxes with 3 toys in each box, how many toys do you have in total?

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You have 4 times 3, which is 12 toys in total.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 rows of 2?

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The multiplication sentence is 5 times 2, which equals 10.

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How can you show 2 times 3 using an array?

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You can show it as 2 rows of 3 objects each.

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What is the total number of apples if you have 6 groups of 4 apples?

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You have 6 times 4, which equals 24 apples.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means giving the same amount to each person or group.

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If Abby has 3 times as many red beads as white beads, what can we say about the number of red beads?

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Abby has more red beads than white beads.