Number and operations

3.4(E)

Many Ways to Multiply

Represent multiplication facts by using a variety of approaches such as repeated addition, equal-sized groups, arrays, area models, equal jumps on a number line, and skip counting.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to develop and use strategies and methods for whole number computations in order to solve problems with efficiency and accuracy

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One Fact, Many Ways

Today you will show one multiplication fact in many different ways. Imagine you are helping at a bluebonnet stand. You have 4 baskets. Each basket holds 3 flowers. That is an equal group, which means every group has the same number of things. You can write this as 4 x 3.