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Introduction to Multiplication

Introduction to Multiplication

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🔢 Part 1: Understanding Multiplication

1. Look at this picture: 3 groups of 4 apples. How many apples are there altogether?

Write the repeated addition: ____ + ____ + ____ = ____

Write the multiplication: ____ × ____ = ____

2. Circle the correct meaning of multiplication:

Adding the same number many times

Taking away numbers

Counting backwards

3. Draw 2 groups of 5 dots:

Total dots: ________

📊 Part 2: Arrays

4. Look at this array: 3 rows of 4 counters. Fill in the blanks:

Number of rows: ____

Number of columns: ____

Total counters: ____

Multiplication sentence: ____ × ____ = ____

5. Draw an array to show 5 × 2:
6. Which arrays show the same total? Check all that apply:

2 rows of 5

5 rows of 2

3 rows of 4

10 rows of 1

✖️ Part 3: Times Tables Practice

7. Complete the 2 times table:

1 × 2 = ____

2 × 2 = ____

3 × 2 = ____

4 × 2 = ____

5 × 2 = ____

8. Complete the 5 times table:

1 × 5 = ____

2 × 5 = ____

3 × 5 = ____

4 × 5 = ____

9. Complete the 10 times table:

1 × 10 = ____

2 × 10 = ____

3 × 10 = ____

🦘 Part 4: Real-World Problems

10. There are 5 kangaroos. Each kangaroo has 2 joeys. How many joeys are there altogether?

Answer: ________ joeys

11. Match the multiplication sentences with their meanings:
1. 3 × 5
2. 2 × 10
3. 4 × 2
A. 4 groups of 2
B. 3 groups of 5
C. 2 groups of 10
12. Sarah has 3 packets of stickers. Each packet has 10 stickers. How many stickers does she have in total?
13. Draw a picture to show 4 × 5:

🎯 Part 5: Challenge Questions

14. Which multiplication fact gives the same answer as 5 + 5 + 5 + 5?

4 × 5

5 × 5

3 × 5

15. Explain how you would teach a friend what multiplication means:
16. Create your own multiplication story problem using groups of animals:

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