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 many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does 'groups of' mean in multiplication?

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'Groups of' means you have a certain number of sets that are the same size. For example, 5 groups of 2 means you have 5 sets of 2.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence shows a multiplication problem using numbers and the multiplication sign (x). For example, 4 x 3 = 12.

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How can you represent 3 x 4 using addition?

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You can represent 3 x 4 as 4 + 4 + 4, which means adding 4 three times.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the answer you get when you multiply two numbers together. For example, in 6 x 7, the product is 42.

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What does it mean to have equal groups?

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Equal groups mean that each group has the same number of items. For example, if you have 4 groups of 3 apples, each group has 3 apples.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over again. For example, 5 x 2 can be written as 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2.

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How do you write '4 groups of 5' as a multiplication sentence?

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You write it as 4 x 5.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while multiplication is adding the same number multiple times.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.