Exploring Multiplication Through Grouping

The video tutorial explains multiplication as a form of repeated addition using examples with fish bowls, butterflies, and stars. It demonstrates how to calculate the total number of objects in groups by multiplying the number of groups by the number of objects in each group.

If you have 4 bowls with 2 fish in each, how many fish are there in total?

• 8

• 12

• 6

• 10

What is the multiplication expression for adding 2 four times?

• 2 * 4

• 4 + 2

• 4 * 2

• 2 + 4

How many butterflies are there in 6 groups of 3?

• 20

• 18

• 16

• 15

What is the multiplication expression for adding 3 six times?

• 6 + 3

• 3 + 6

• 6 * 3

• 3 * 6

How can you find the product of 5 and 4 using groups?

• Draw 4 groups with 5 objects each

• Draw 5 groups with 4 objects each

• Add 5 four times

• Add 4 five times

If you draw 5 groups and place 4 stars in each, how many stars are there in total?

• 20

• 18

• 22

• 15

What is the total number of stars if you add 4 five times?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 16

What is the product of 5 and 4?

• 18

• 22

• 15

• 20