Mastering Multiplication Through Repeated Addition

Why does the teacher believe math is beautiful?

• Because it involves memorizing formulas.

• Because it has only one way to solve problems.

• Because it offers multiple ways to solve a problem.

• Because it is easy to understand.

What does 5 times 3 represent in terms of groups?

• Three groups of three

• Three groups of five

• Five groups of three

• Five groups of five

How does the teacher describe the difference between 5x3 and 3x5?

• They have different answers.

• One is addition and the other is subtraction.

• They represent the same total but different groupings.

• They are completely different problems.

What is the repeated addition form of 5 times 3?

• 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3

• 5 + 5 + 5

• 3 + 5 + 3 + 5

• 5 + 3 + 5 + 3

In the example with kitty cats on a boat, what does 4 times 3 represent?

• Three groups of four cats

• Three groups of three cats

• Four groups of three cats

• Four groups of four cats

What is the correct multiplication equation for four groups of three?

• 3 times 4

• 4 times 3

• 4 plus 3

• 3 plus 4

How many groups are there in the repeated addition of 4 + 4 + 4?

• Four groups

• Two groups

• Three groups

• One group

What is the repeated addition form of 5 times 3 in the baseball example?

• 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3

• 5 + 5 + 5

• 5 + 3 + 5 + 3

• 3 + 5 + 3 + 5

In the practice problem, what is the correct multiplication statement for 2 + 2 + 2 + 2?

• 4 plus 2

• 2 plus 4

• 4 times 2

• 2 times 4

Why is 4 times 3 incorrect for the repeated addition of 4 + 4 + 4?

• Because it represents four groups of three.

• Because it represents one group of four.

• Because it represents three groups of four.

• Because it represents two groups of four.