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Equal Groups

Authored by Emily Tate

Mathematics

3rd Grade

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Equal Groups
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This quiz focuses on the foundational concept of multiplication as repeated addition and equal groups, which is perfectly aligned with 3rd grade mathematics curriculum. Students work with visual representations to understand that multiplication involves counting equal-sized groups and determining how many objects are in each group. The questions systematically build understanding by having students identify the number of groups, count objects within each group, and then translate these concrete observations into both repeated addition sentences and multiplication equations. The core mathematical reasoning required includes recognizing patterns in equal groups, understanding the relationship between addition and multiplication, and developing fluency with basic multiplication facts within 5x5. Students must demonstrate their ability to move fluidly between visual models, repeated addition expressions, and multiplication number sentences, which forms the conceptual foundation for all future work with multiplication and division. Created by Emily Tate, a Mathematics teacher in US who teaches grade 3. This quiz serves as an excellent instructional tool for introducing and reinforcing the conceptual understanding of multiplication before students move into memorizing multiplication facts. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge about equal groups, as guided practice during initial instruction on multiplication concepts, or as formative assessment to gauge student understanding of the relationship between repeated addition and multiplication. The visual elements make it particularly effective for homework assignments where students can work independently while still having concrete supports. The progression from simple group counting to more complex word problems allows for differentiated instruction within the same assessment. This quiz directly supports 3.OA.1 (interpreting products of whole numbers), 3.OA.3 (using multiplication within 100 to solve word problems), and 3.OA.5 (applying properties of operations as strategies to multiply), providing comprehensive coverage of third-grade multiplication standards.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Multiplication is the repeated addition of equal groups.

Count the number of groups you see in the picture.

5

6

4

20

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

The same number of objects are in every group. Count one group to find the number in each.

4

20

5

3

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

This picture shows two groups of turtles. There are 4 turtles in each group. What multiplication sentence describes the picture.

groups X each

2 x 4

2 + 4

2 x 8

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Choose the correct equation for the picture. The first digit is the number of groups (bags). The second digit is how many objects in each group (marbles).

6 X 3

4 X 3

6 + 6

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

How many groups are there?

5
3

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

How many are in each group?

3
5

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

How many are in each group?

3
4
12

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.1

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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