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Hands-On Multiplication Introduction
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Hands-On Multiplication Introduction
Show what you know about equal groups, repeated addition, and arrays. Use the drawing spaces to show your thinking.
Equal Groups
1.Mateo is helping at a bike repair shop. He sorts 4 wheels into each of 3 stacks. How many wheels are there altogether?
- 7 wheels
- 12 wheels
- 14 wheels
2.Draw 2 groups with 6 bike bells in each group. Then write a multiplication sentence to show the total.
3.Lucy places 5 helmets on each of 3 shelves. Write the repeated addition sentence and a multiplication sentence. Find the total number of helmets.
4.Select every situation that can be represented by multiplication.
- 4 riders have 3 reflectors each.
- A box has 5 red spokes and 2 blue spokes.
- There are 6 rows of 2 bike pumps.
- Ravi gives away 3 of his 8 stickers.
Arrays and Problem Solving
5.A bike shop display has 4 rows of 5 water bottles. How many bottles are on display?
6.A wheel display is arranged in 3 rows with 8 wheel lights in each row. Write a multiplication sentence and calculate the total number of lights.
7.In your own words, describe how multiplication can show equal groups.
8.Ravi puts 11 bike helmets on each of 4 tables for a safety event. How many helmets does he put out altogether? Show a way to work it out.
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