Multiplication strategies EQ: How do I identify fact families for multiplication? 1. An array Example: 4 x 3 = 12 3 x 4 = 12 XXX XXXX XXX

MULTIPLICATION STRATEGIES EQ: How can I use arrays, models, and equations to show multiplication? Repeated Addition Example: 5 x 2 = 10 Five twos 5 groups of 2 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10 *** Therefore 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 5 x 2

Multiplication strategies EQ: How can I use arrays, models and equations to show multiplication? Bar Diagram Example: 5 x 6 = 30 - - - - - - - - 30 - - - - - - - - 6

Multiplication strategies EQ: How can I use arrays, models and equations to show multiplication? Equal groups Example: 3 groups of 5 or 3 x 5 = 15