Multiplication Strategies 3rd grade

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a set of objects arranged in rows and columns. It helps visualize multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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Write a multiplication sentence for this array: X X X X X X X X X X X X.

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4 x 3 = 12.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 is the same as 3 x 4 = 12.

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How do you find the total number of legs if there are 3 dogs with 4 legs each?

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Multiply the number of dogs by the number of legs: 3 x 4 = 12 legs.

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If Riley has 2 groups of 6 marbles, how many marbles does he have in total?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of marbles in each group: 2 x 6 = 12 marbles.

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What does the multiplication sentence 7 x 2 = 14 mean?

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It means there are 7 groups of 2, which equals 14 in total.

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What is the product of 4 x 4?

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The product is 16.

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How can you check your multiplication?

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You can check by using addition. For example, for 3 x 4, add 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is the multiplication fact for 5 groups of 3?

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The multiplication fact is 5 x 3 = 15.