Intro to Multiplication - 3rd Grade

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What is multiplication?

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

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What does the 'x' symbol mean in math?

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The 'x' symbol means 'times' and is used to show multiplication.

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How can you represent 3 x 5 using addition?

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3 x 5 can be represented as 5 + 5 + 5, which means adding 5 three times.

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What is a group in multiplication?

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A group in multiplication refers to how many times a number is added together. For example, in 4 x 2, there are 4 groups of 2.

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What is the product of 6 x 3?

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The product of 6 x 3 is 18.

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If you have 4 groups of 5, what is the multiplication sentence?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 5.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over again, which is the same as multiplication.

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How do you find the total in multiplication?

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

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What is the equation for 3 groups of 6?

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The equation is 3 x 6 = 18.

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If you see 5 + 5 + 5 + 5, how can you write it as a multiplication sentence?

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You can write it as 4 x 5.