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Multiplicative Strategies Exploration
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Multiplicative Strategies Exploration
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice (Choose one)
1. Which shows 4 × 3 as repeated addition?
3 + 3 + 3 + 3
4 + 4 + 4
12 + 0
2. An array has 5 rows and 4 columns. What is the product?
9
20
45
3. Using the area model, 7 × 6 is split into 5 + 2. Which shows the correct calculation?
(5 × 6) + (2 × 6)
(7 × 3) + (7 × 3)
(5 × 2) + 6
4. Check all that are valid strategies to represent multiplication:
Repeated addition
Array
Area model
Division
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Working
5. Show two different ways to solve 8 × 5. Use one calculation box for each strategy.
Explain in one sentence why the two answers match:
6. Use an area model to solve 6 × 9. Draw the area model and write the calculation.
Write a short explanation of your steps (split, multiply, add):
7. Represent 7 × 4 as an array and as repeated addition. Draw the array and write the addition sentence.
Repeated addition: ____________________________
8. Proportional reasoning: If there are 3 red for every 7 blue balls, how many total balls are there when there are 18 red balls? Show your working.
🔍 Part 3: Reflection & Extension (Choose one)
9. Choose one multiplication from above. Which strategy would you use with counters in a group activity and why?
10. Find a real-life example of an array or area model at home (e.g. tiled floor, chocolate box). Describe it and explain which multiplicative strategy it shows.
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