CFA Grade 3: OA.3.1

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sentence 2 x 3 = 6 represent?

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It represents that if you have 2 groups of 3 items each, the total number of items is 6.

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How do you write a multiplication equation for 6 tables with 4 students each?

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The multiplication equation is 6 x 4 = 24.

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What is the total number of students if there are 6 tables with 4 students each?

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There are 24 students in total.

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If you have 8 groups of 3 marbles, how do you find the total number of marbles?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of marbles in each group: 8 x 3 = 24.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 baskets with 4 apples each?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 4 = 16.

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How many apples are there in total if there are 4 baskets with 4 apples each?

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There are 16 apples in total.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in a multiplication problem does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way in which numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.