Multiplication, Arrays, and Area Models

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is an array in mathematics?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns. For example, an array of 3 rows and 4 columns can represent 3 x 4 = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the area model?

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The area model is a visual way to represent multiplication. It shows how two numbers can be broken down into parts to find the total area.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the product of 7 and 3?

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21

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What is 63 divided by 9?

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7

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is 6 x 6?

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36

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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How can you break down 7 x 7 using friendly facts?

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You can break it down as (7 x 5) + (7 x 2).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Which equation does not match the area model?

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3 x 24 = 8 does not match the area model.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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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 multiplication does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5