This easy-level introduction asks second graders to sort number sentences into 'Multiplication (Equal Groups)' and 'Not Multiplication' categories, recognizing the difference between expressions like 2 x 3 and 4 + 2. Fill-in-the-blank questions reinforce the language of equal groups, such as '3 groups of 4 means 3 x ___.' True or false items check whether students understand that 4 x 3 means 4 groups of 3, building the basic vocabulary of multiplication.
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Introduction to Multiplication
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
2 x 34 + 25 x 13 + 72 x 68 - 3
Multiplication (Equal Groups)
Not Multiplication
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 3 groups of 4 means 3 x 4.
2. 2 x 5 means 2 groups of 5.
3. 4 groups of 2 equals 8.
4. 5 x 3 means 5 groups of 3.
5. 1 x 6 means 1 group of 6.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. 4 x 3 means 4 groups of 3.
True False
2. 3 + 3 + 3 is the same as 3 x 3.
True False
3. 2 x 6 equals 14.
True False
4. 5 groups of 2 equals 10.
True False
Introduction to Multiplication
★ Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
2 x 34 + 25 x 13 + 72 x 68 - 3
Multiplication (Equal Groups)
Not Multiplication
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) 3 groups of 4 means 3 x 4.
2) 2 x 5 means 2 groups of 5.
3) 4 groups of 2 equals 8.
4) 5 x 3 means 5 groups of 3.
5) 1 x 6 means 1 group of 6.
★ Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1) 4 x 3 means 4 groups of 3.
True
False
2) 3 + 3 + 3 is the same as 3 x 3.
True
False
3) 2 x 6 equals 14.
True
False
4) 5 groups of 2 equals 10.
True
False
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