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 times 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 2 means you have 4 sets of 2.

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How do you find the total in multiplication?

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To find the total, you multiply the number of groups by the number in each group. For example, 4 groups of 2 is 4 x 2 = 8.

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What is an equal group?

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Equal groups are groups that have the same number of items in each. For example, 3 groups of 4 has 4 items in each group.

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If you have 5 groups of 2, how many do you have in total?

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5 groups of 2 means 5 x 2 = 10.

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What is 3 groups of 6?

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3 groups of 6 means 3 x 6 = 18.

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What does it mean if a picture shows equal groups?

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It means that each group has the same number of items.

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How can you write 6 + 6 + 6 using multiplication?

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You can write it as 3 groups of 6.

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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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How many groups are in 12 if each group has 3?

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There are 4 groups in 12 if each group has 3 (12 ÷ 3 = 4).