Multiplication Strategies

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What is an array?

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An arrangement of objects in equal rows (like pop-its).

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What is the answer to a multiplication problem called?

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Product.

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What are equal groups?

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Same number of items in all groups (like hula hoops).

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What is repeated addition?

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Adding the same amount to a given number again and again.

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What does multiplication mean?

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It means adding groups of the same number together.

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What is a factor?

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A number that is multiplied by another number.

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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× (times).

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A mathematical statement that shows two numbers being multiplied.

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How can you represent 3 × 4 using an array?

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By arranging 3 rows of 4 objects each.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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It states that changing the order of the numbers does not change the product (e.g., 3 × 4 = 4 × 3).