Exploring 3rd Grade Multiplication Strategies

The video tutorial introduces four strategies to understand and solve multiplication problems: using pictures, arrays, repeated addition, and skip counting. Each method is explained with examples, emphasizing the concept of grouping in multiplication. The tutorial aims to make multiplication easy and intuitive for learners, encouraging them to practice and apply these strategies.

What is the main idea behind multiplication?

• Finding the total amount of objects in equal groups

• Adding numbers randomly

• Subtracting numbers

• Dividing numbers into smaller groups

What should you think of when you see the multiplication sign?

• Division of objects

• Subtraction of numbers

• Addition of numbers

• Groups of objects

How do you use pictures to solve 3 times 4?

• Draw 4 lines with 3 dots each

• Draw 3 circles with 4 dots each

• Draw 4 circles with 3 dots each

• Draw 3 lines with 4 dots each

What is the answer to 3 times 4 using the picture method?

• 15

• 9

• 7

• 12

How is an array different from a picture model?

• Arrays use lines only

• Arrays use random shapes

• Arrays use circles only

• Arrays use rows and columns

What is the answer to 3 times 4 using an array?

• 15

• 7

• 9

• 12

What does repeated addition involve?

• Dividing the same number multiple times

• Multiplying the same number multiple times

• Adding the same number multiple times

• Subtracting the same number multiple times

What is the answer to 3 times 4 using repeated addition?

• 12

• 15

• 7

• 9

How do you perform skip counting for 3 times 4?

• Count by 5s two times

• Count by 4s three times

• Count by 3s four times

• Count by 2s six times

What is the answer to 3 times 4 using skip counting?

• 7

• 9

• 12

• 15