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 times 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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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 (×). For example, 3 × 4 = 12.

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What does the term 'factors' mean?

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Factors are the numbers you multiply together to get a product. In 3 × 4 = 12, 3 and 4 are the factors.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 3 × 4 = 12, 12 is the product.

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How can you represent multiplication with repeated addition?

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You can represent multiplication as repeated addition. For example, 4 × 3 can be written as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, 3 × 4 = 4 × 3.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 × 3) × 4 = 2 × (3 × 4).

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What is a multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers. It helps in learning and memorizing multiplication facts.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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To find the total number of items in equal groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, 4 groups of 3 items each is 4 × 3 = 12.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know that 4 × 3 = 12, you can also say that 12 ÷ 4 = 3.