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.

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What does 'equal groups' mean in multiplication?

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Equal groups mean that the items are divided into groups that have the same number of items. For example, 4 groups of 2 means 4 x 2.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 3 objects each represent 3 x 3.

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How can repeated addition be used in multiplication?

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Repeated addition is when you add the same number multiple times. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 3 x 4.

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What is the multiplication equation for 4 + 4 + 4 + 4?

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4 x 4 = 16.

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What is the multiplication equation for 6 + 6 + 6 + 6?

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6 x 4 = 24.

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What is the multiplication equation for 7 + 7 + 7?

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7 x 3 = 21.

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What does the multiplication symbol 'x' mean?

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The 'x' symbol means to multiply or to find the total of equal groups.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.