Multiplication is Repeated Addition

Students will use repeated addition to show the relationship between multiplication and addition. They also will write multiplication number sentences for given equal group situations using the x symbol.I can show how multiplication is related to repeated addition.

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1. 1

   When groups have the same number of things, they are called equal groups, and adding the same number many times is known as repeated addition.

2. 2

   Multiplication is a faster way to count equal groups, and the 'x' symbol means groups of.

3. 3

   For 3 groups of 5 cookies, you can use repeated addition like 5 + 5 + 5, or use multiplication as a shortcut by writing 3 x 5.

“You have 4 boxes. Each box has 6 crayons. Show this situation using repeated addition and then write a multiplication number sentence to find the total number of crayons.”

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