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 is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number multiple times. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 is the same as 3 x 4.

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How do you find the total number of legs if there are 3 dogs with 4 legs each?

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Multiply the number of dogs by the number of legs each dog has: 3 x 4 = 12.

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What does 6 x 4 represent in repeated addition?

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6 x 4 means adding 6 four times: 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24.

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The result is 20.

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The result is 15.

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What is a column in multiplication?

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A column is a vertical arrangement of numbers. In multiplication, it helps organize numbers for addition.

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What is a row in multiplication?

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A row is a horizontal arrangement of numbers. It is used to display numbers in a table.

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What is the multiplication fact for 3 x 5?

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3 x 5 = 15, which means adding 3 five times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 15.

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What is the multiplication fact for 4 x 6?

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4 x 6 = 24, which means adding 4 six times: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 24.