Beginning Multiplication

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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 2 means adding 2 three times: 2 + 2 + 2.

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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, 4 groups of 3 means you have 4 sets of 3.

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What is 1 group of 5?

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1 group of 5 is simply 5.

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What is 2 groups of 3?

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2 groups of 3 is 6, because 3 + 3 = 6.

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What is 3 groups of 4?

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3 groups of 4 is 12, because 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does skip counting mean?

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Skip counting means counting by a number other than 1, like counting by 2's, 3's, or 5's.

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How do you skip count by 2's?

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You say: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ...

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How do you skip count by 5's?

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You say: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ...

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 groups of 2?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 2.

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What is 5 x 2?

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5 x 2 is 10.