Multiplication & Division using Arrays and Equal Groups

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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 is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal groups, which gives 3.

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What does an array represent in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication. It shows rows and columns, where the total number of items is the product of the number of rows and columns.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 3 rows of 4?

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3 x 4 = 12.

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How do you find the total in equal groups?

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To find the total in equal groups, multiply the number of groups by the number in each group.

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What is the equation for 2 groups of 5?

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2 x 5 = 10.

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What does 5 x 3 equal?

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5 x 3 = 15.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 5 x 3 = 15, then 15 ÷ 5 = 3.

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What is an example of an array with 3 rows and 2 columns?

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An array with 3 rows and 2 columns has 6 items total, represented as 3 x 2 = 6.

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What is the multiplication equation for this array: 4 rows of 2?

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4 x 2 = 8.