Equal Groups and Arrays

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What is an array?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to show equal groups.

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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.

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How do you write a multiplication sentence for an array?

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You can write a multiplication sentence by multiplying the number of rows by the number of items in each row.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 rows of 6?

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4 x 6 = 24.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number several times, which is the same as multiplication.

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What is the repeated addition for 3 groups of 5?

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5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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How can you find the total in an array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What does '5 groups of 3' mean?

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It means you have 5 groups, and each group has 3 items.

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What is the equation for 2 rows of 4?

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2 x 4 = 8.

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If you have 6 + 6 + 6, what is the multiplication sentence?

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3 x 6 = 18.