Hands-On Multiplication Introduction

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I Can Statements

Today I can:

Explain multiplication as repeated addition

Use arrays to show multiplication

Solve multiplication problems with groups

Part 1: Equal Groups

1. Circle the correct answer. If there are 3 baskets with 4 tamales each, how many tamales are there?

7 tamales

12 tamales

10 tamales

2. Draw 2 groups of 5 beans in the box below. Then write the multiplication sentence.

_____ × _____ = _____

3. Complete the repeated addition and multiplication for 4 groups of 3 toys:

_____ + _____ + _____ + _____ = _____

_____ × _____ = _____

4. Circle all the situations that show multiplication:

5 children with 2 books each

3 + 4 + 2 marbles

6 rows of 4 chairs

8 - 3 cookies

📐 Part 2: Arrays and Problem Solving

5. Look at this array problem: Maria plants flowers in her garden in 3 rows with 6 flowers in each row. How many flowers did she plant?

Answer: _____ flowers

6. Write the multiplication sentence for an array with 2 rows and 7 columns:

_____ × _____ = _____

7. Explain in your own words: What does multiplication mean?

8. Challenge Problem: If there are 4 tables with 12 students at each table, how many students are there in total?

Answer: _____ students

Hands-On Multiplication Introduction

Hands-On Multiplication Introduction

I Can Statements

Part 1: Equal Groups

📐 Part 2: Arrays and Problem Solving

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