Beginning Multiplication Strategies

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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 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the equation 2 x 5 = 10 represent?

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It represents 2 groups of 5, which means if you have 2 groups with 5 items in each group, you have a total of 10 items.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows the multiplication of two numbers, like 3 x 4 = 12.

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How can you represent 4 x 3 using addition?

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You can represent 4 x 3 as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3, which equals 12.

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What does 0 x any number equal?

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0 x any number equals 0. For example, 0 x 5 = 0.

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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 numbers in a multiplication sentence does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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What does the equation 5 x 2 = 10 mean?

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It means there are 5 groups of 2, which totals 10.

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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 help visualize multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.

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What does 3 x 4 look like with objects?

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It can be represented as 3 groups of 4 objects, like 4 apples in each of 3 baskets.