Free preview Intro to multiplication

Multiplication as equal groups

▶ Introduction to multiplication

Let's dive into the concept of multiplication using the example of a squirrel collecting acorns. Together, we'll see that multiplication is all about adding equal groups together. We'll find that 5 groups of 3 acorns each can be represented as 5 times 3, which equals 15 acorns.

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▶ Multiplication as repeated addition

Let's explore the idea of multiplication being the same as repeated addition. It shows how to express multiplication problems using repeated addition and highlights that multiplication is commutative, meaning the order of the numbers doesn't change the outcome.

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