Let's solve the
"Multiplication as Repeated Addition" worksheet step by step. This worksheet helps students understand that multiplication is essentially repeated addition.
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🔹 Understanding the Example:
The example given shows:
- 4 groups of apples.
- Each group has 2 apples.
- So, we add:
2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8
- Or multiply:
4 × 2 = 8
This pattern applies to all problems below.
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🔹 Now, let’s solve each problem:
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1. Flowers (Top Left)
- There are
3 rows of flowers.
- Each row has
6 flowers.
- So, we have
3 groups of 6.
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Repeated addition: 6 + 6 + 6 = 18
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Multiplication: 3 × 6 = 18
✔ Answer:
Add:
3 groups of 6 = 18
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2. Trees (Top Right)
- There are
5 rows of trees.
- Each row has
4 trees.
- So,
5 groups of 4.
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Repeated addition: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20
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Multiplication: 5 × 4 = 20
✔ Answer:
Add:
5 groups of 4 = 20
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3. Boots (Middle Left)
- There are
4 pairs of boots.
- Each pair has
2 boots.
- So,
4 groups of 2.
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Repeated addition: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8
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Multiplication: 4 × 2 = 8
✔ Answer:
Add:
4 twos = 8
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4. Squirrels (Middle Right)
- There are
4 groups of squirrels.
- Each group has
3 squirrels.
- So,
4 groups of 3.
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Repeated addition: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12
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Multiplication: 4 × 3 = 12
✔ Answer:
Add:
4 groups of 3 = 12
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5. Bears (Bottom Left)
- There are
3 groups of bears.
- Each group has
3 bears.
- So,
3 groups of 3.
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Repeated addition: 3 + 3 + 3 = 9
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Multiplication: 3 × 3 = 9
✔ Answer:
Add:
3 groups of 3 = 9
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6. Birds (Bottom Right)
- There are
2 groups of birds.
- Each group has
4 birds.
- So,
2 groups of 4.
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Repeated addition: 4 + 4 = 8
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Multiplication: 2 × 4 = 8
✔ Answer:
Add:
2 fours = 8
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✔ Final Answers:
| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1. Flowers | 3 groups of 6 = 18 |
| 2. Trees | 5 groups of 4 = 20 |
| 3. Boots | 4 twos = 8 |
| 4. Squirrels | 4 groups of 3 = 12 |
| 5. Bears | 3 groups of 3 = 9 |
| 6. Birds | 2 fours = 8 |
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🎯 Explanation Summary:
Each problem uses
repeated addition to represent multiplication:
- Count how many
groups there are.
- Count how many items are in
each group.
- Add the number repeatedly or write it as a multiplication sentence.
For example:
If you have
4 groups of 3, then:
→ 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12
→ 4 × 3 = 12
This builds the foundation for understanding multiplication.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of repeated addition worksheet.
