Equal Groups

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What is skip counting?

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Skip counting is counting by a number other than one, such as counting by twos, fives, or tens.

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How do you skip count by twos?

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You start at 0 and add 2 each time: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, etc.

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What does the multiplication problem 3 x 5 represent?

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It represents 3 groups of 5, which equals 15.

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What are equal groups?

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Equal groups are groups that have the same number of items in each.

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How can you determine if groups are equal?

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Count the number of items in each group and compare them; if they are the same, the groups are equal.

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If Jay has 6 fish bowls and each bowl holds 2 fish, how do you find the total number of fish?

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Multiply the number of bowls (6) by the number of fish each bowl holds (2): 6 x 2 = 12.

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What is the total number of objects if there are 7 objects in each of 3 groups?

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Multiply the number of groups (3) by the number of objects in each group (7): 3 x 7 = 21.

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What is the difference between total objects and objects in each group?

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Total objects refer to the sum of all items, while objects in each group refer to the number of items in one group.

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How can you visualize equal groups?

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You can use models like arrays or pictures to show groups with the same number of items.

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What is the importance of understanding equal groups in multiplication?

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Understanding equal groups helps in grasping the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.