Understanding Multiplication through Skip Counting and Number Lines

This video explores different ways to represent multiplication, focusing on groups, skip counting, and number lines. It demonstrates how to visualize multiplication as repeated addition and skip counting, using examples like 4 times 2 and 5 times 4. The video also shows how to use a number line to understand multiplication, illustrating concepts with hops and skip counting. Finally, it compares different multiplication scenarios, such as 7 times 3 and 3 times 7, highlighting the commutative property of multiplication.

How can 4 times 2 be represented using groups?

• As 4 groups of 2

• As 2 groups of 4

• As 2 groups of 3

• As 4 groups of 3

What is the result of adding four 2s together?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

On a number line, how many hops of 2 are needed to represent 4 times 2?

• 2 hops

• 3 hops

• 4 hops

• 5 hops

What is the final number reached when skip counting by 4s five times?

• 16

• 18

• 20

• 22

How many hops of 4 are taken to represent 5 times 4 on a number line?

• 6 hops

• 5 hops

• 4 hops

• 3 hops

What is the result of 7 times 3 using a number line?

• 21

• 19

• 18

• 20

How many hops of 3 are needed to reach 21 on a number line?

• 5 hops

• 6 hops

• 8 hops

• 7 hops

What is the result of taking 3 hops of 7 on a number line?

• 22

• 21

• 20

• 19

What property of multiplication is demonstrated by 7 times 3 and 3 times 7 giving the same result?

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

What is the final number reached when taking 3 hops of 7?

• 19

• 22

• 20

• 21