Exploring Multiplication as Comparison for 4th Graders

This video tutorial by Mrs. introduces multiplication comparison in word problems. It explains how to identify keywords like 'times as many as' and 'is' to convert word problems into equations. The tutorial provides examples and practice problems to help students understand and apply these concepts effectively.

What does 'times as many as' symbolize in math problems?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

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In the equation form, what does 'is' represent?

• A subtraction sign

• An addition sign

• An equal sign

• A multiplication sign

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What mathematical operation does 'times as many as' indicate?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

If Abby planted 4 plants and Lorelai planted 8 times as many, how many did Lorelai plant?

• 4

• 8

• 32

• 12

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

If 'is' translates to an equal sign, what does '8 times as many as 4 is' equal?

• 4

• 12

• 32

• 8

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

What is the result of 3 times 2 according to the multiplication comparison?

• 9

• 6

• 5

• 12

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Converting 'blank is two times as many as three' into an equation gives us:

• 3 = 2 * blank

• blank = 3 + 2

• blank = 2 * 3

• 2 = 3 * blank

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

In the equation '12 is blank times as many as blank', what numbers fill the blanks?

• 6 and 2

• 4 and 3

• 2 and 6

• 3 and 4

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

What does '2 times 6 equals' simplify to?

• 24

• 18

• 12

• 8

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How do we interpret '5 times as many as 4' in an equation?

• 5 * 4

• 20

• 5 - 4

• 5 + 4

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