Reteach Multiplication Equal Groups

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add equal groups together. For example, 3 x 4 means 3 groups of 4.

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What does the first number in a multiplication sentence represent?

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The first number represents the number of groups.

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What does the second number in a multiplication sentence represent?

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The second number represents how many objects are in each group.

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How can you write repeated addition as multiplication?

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For example, 4 + 4 + 4 can be written as 3 x 4.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a set of objects arranged in rows and columns, showing equal groups.

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How do you find the total number of objects in an array?

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Count the number of rows and multiply by the number of columns.

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If there are 5 rows and 4 columns in an array, what is the multiplication sentence?

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5 x 4.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 bags with 3 marbles in each?

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6 x 3.

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How do you count the number of groups in a multiplication problem?

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Count the number of rows or the first number in the multiplication sentence.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 rows of 3 flowers?

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4 x 3.