1. By Maricarmn
e
S econ grade
d

2. Multiplicationis the pr
ocess ofaddingequal sets
together
.
2 + 2 + 2 = 6
We adde 2 thre tim
d e es.

3. Instead of repeatedly addin w can
g, e
multiply.
3
x2
6

4. T his m s “3 groups of 2 equals 6
ean
in all”.
3
x2
6

5. T his m s “2 groups of 3 equals 6
ean
in all”.
2
x3
6

6. T his m s “3 groups of 4 equals 1
ean 2
in all”.
3
x4
12

7. T his m s “4 groups of 3 equals 1
ean 2
in all”.
4
x3
12

8. T his m s “2 groups of 6 equals 1
ean 2
in all”.
2
x6
12

9. We can also use multiplication to
fin the total n b in this set
d umer
without havin to
g coun them
t .

10. 3 x6 = 1
8
6
3

11. Or w can turn it
e
the othe w an
r ay d
showit like this.

12. 6 x 3= 1
8
3
6