Equal Groups

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What is an equal group?

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An equal group is a set of items that are the same in number. For example, if you have 3 groups of 4 apples, each group has the same number of apples.

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What does a column represent in an array?

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A column in an array is a vertical line of items. For example, in a 3x4 array, there are 4 columns.

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What does a row represent in an array?

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A row in an array is a horizontal line of items. For example, in a 3x4 array, there are 3 rows.

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How do you write a number sentence for equal groups?

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You can write a number sentence by adding the number of items in each group. For example, for 6 groups of 4, you can write 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4.

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What is an array?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns. For example, 2 rows of 3 apples can be arranged in an array.

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How many total items are in 4 columns of 3?

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There are 12 items in total because 4 columns of 3 means 4 x 3 = 12.

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What is the difference between rows and columns?

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Rows go across (horizontally) and columns go up and down (vertically).

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Can you give an example of 2 rows of 5?

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An example of 2 rows of 5 is: 5 + 5 = 10.

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What is a number sentence?

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A number sentence is a mathematical statement that shows a relationship between numbers using operations like addition or multiplication.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, 3 groups of 4 is 3 x 4 = 12.