Understanding Multiplication with Base 10 Blocks

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What do you do with ten tens in base 10 blocks?

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Exchange them for a 100 block.

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What is the product of 3 and 60 using base 10 blocks?

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180.

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How many crayons does one box contain?

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30 crayons.

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How many crayons are in 8 boxes if each box has 30 crayons?

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240 crayons.

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What is the first step in visualizing multiplication with base 10 blocks?

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Grouping the tens.

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What does a base 10 block represent?

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A visual representation of numbers using units, rods, and flats.

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How many units are in one rod in base 10 blocks?

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10 units.

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What is the value of one flat in base 10 blocks?

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100 units.

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If you have 4 rods, how many units do you have?

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40 units.

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What is multiplication?

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A way to add a number to itself a certain number of times.