Math Grade 2-3

Multiplication as Equal Groups

Use groups, arrays, and repeated addition to multiply

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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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