Exploring Multiples of Equal Groups

The video tutorial introduces the concept of equal groups and demonstrates how to solve problems using multiplication. It provides examples of items that come in equal and unequal groups, such as gum packs and families. The tutorial explains how to use number models to represent multiplication and solve number stories. It includes practice problems involving pencils, buttons, shoes, crackers, juice packs, and days in weeks, emphasizing counting by groups and using multiplication to find totals.

How many sticks of gum did Gene buy if she bought three packs with five sticks each?

• 12

• 10

• 15

• 18

Which of the following is an example of items that come in equal groups?

• Families

• Cans of soda

• Books

• Drinks

What is the result of 5 times 3?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18

How many pennies are there in total if there are five groups with five pennies each?

• 35

• 25

• 20

• 30

If there are three pencils in each box and four boxes, how many pencils are there in total?

• 11

• 13

• 10

• 12

How many buttons are there if there are two groups with eight buttons each?

• 14

• 15

• 16

• 17

How many wet shoes are there if six children have two shoes each?

• 12

• 10

• 11

• 13

How many crackers are there if three children took four crackers each?

• 11

• 10

• 12

• 13

How many cans are there if there are four packs of juice with six cans per pack?

• 26

• 20

• 22

• 24

How many days are there in two weeks?

• 13

• 12

• 14

• 15