Representing Multiplication Facts

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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 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sentence 5 x 6 mean?

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5 x 6 means you have 5 groups of 6. It equals 30.

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How can you represent multiplication on a number line?

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You can jump forward on the number line in equal steps. For example, for 5 x 6, you would make 5 jumps of 6.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. For example, 4 x 3 can be written as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is skip counting?

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Skip counting is counting by a number other than one, like counting by twos (2, 4, 6) or threes (3, 6, 9).

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What is the product of 3 x 7?

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The product of 3 x 7 is 21.

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What multiplication fact is represented by the number line that shows jumps of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30?

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The multiplication fact is 5 x 6.

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If you have 4 groups of 5, what multiplication sentence can you write?

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You can write 4 x 5 = 20.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is a faster way to do repeated addition.

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What does the multiplication sentence 6 x 5 equal?

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6 x 5 equals 30.