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Math Grade 2-3

Multiplication as Equal Groups

Use groups, arrays, and repeated addition to multiply

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Practice understanding multiplication as equal groups by writing repeated addition sentences, multiplication sentences, and finding totals.

Read each problem carefully. Think about the number of groups and the number in each group. Show your work in the space provided.

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Use groups, arrays, and repeated addition to multiply

Math - Grade 2-3

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Think about the number of groups and the number in each group. Show your work in the space provided.
  1. 1
    Four bags with three apples in each bag.

    There are 4 bags. Each bag has 3 apples. How many apples are there in all? Write a repeated addition sentence and a multiplication sentence.

  2. 2
    Four groups of five counters.

    Write a multiplication sentence for 5 + 5 + 5 + 5.

  3. 3
    Six desks with two pencils on each desk.

    A teacher puts 2 pencils on each of 6 desks. How many pencils are there in all?

  4. 4
    Three plates with four cookies on each plate.

    Look at the equal groups. There are 3 plates with 4 cookies on each plate. Write the multiplication sentence and find the total number of cookies.

  5. 5
    Five empty group circles for drawing stars.

    Draw 5 equal groups with 2 stars in each group. Then write the total number of stars.

  6. 6
    Four rows of chairs with five chairs in each row.

    There are 4 rows of chairs. Each row has 5 chairs. How many chairs are there in all?

  7. 7
    Three groups of six counters.

    Which repeated addition sentence matches 3 × 6? Choose one: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 or 6 + 6 + 6. Explain your choice.

  8. 8
    Seven baskets with two eggs in each basket.

    A farmer has 7 baskets. Each basket has 2 eggs. How many eggs does the farmer have in all?

  9. 9
    Four groups of four counters.

    Fill in the blanks: 4 groups of 4 is the same as ___ + ___ + ___ + ___ = ___ and ___ × ___ = ___.

  10. 10
    Two aquariums with eight fish in each aquarium.

    There are 2 aquariums. Each aquarium has 8 fish. Write a multiplication sentence to show the total number of fish.

  11. 11
    Six tricycles, each with three wheels.

    Maya sees 6 tricycles. Each tricycle has 3 wheels. How many wheels are there in all?

  12. 12
    Five groups with three dots in each group.

    Circle the multiplication sentence that matches the picture: 5 × 3 = 15 or 3 × 5 = 15. The picture shows 5 groups with 3 dots in each group.

  13. 13

    Write a story problem that matches 3 × 4 = 12.

  14. 14
    Nine flowers arranged in three equal groups.

    There are 9 flowers. They are arranged in 3 equal groups. How many flowers are in each group? Write a multiplication sentence that matches.

  15. 15
    A comparison of two groups of seven objects and seven groups of two objects.

    Sam says 2 × 7 means 2 groups of 7. Lee says it means 7 groups of 2. Who is correct for this worksheet's equal group meaning? Explain.

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