Summary
A full multiplication lesson covering equal groups, arrays, and the times table up through × 10. Daniel introduces the multiplication symbol and connects repeated addition to multiplication. Suitable for a full mini-lesson or flipped-classroom pre-teaching.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Multiplication is a fast way to add equal groups.
- What does 4 × 3 mean? How many equal groups of how many?
- How is an array different from just drawing groups?
- Why does the order of the numbers not change the product (commutative property)?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: multiply, product, factor, array, equal groups, times table.
Try it: Draw an array for 3 × 5. Write the multiplication sentence and the matching addition sentence.